Nov. 19, 2013
Uruguayan Producers Say Exports Will Triple Last Year's
Increased local consumption, exports and market mobilization continue to demonstrate Uruguay's potential as a small but vital player on the world olive oil stage.
Nov. 19, 2013
In Search of Mislabeled Olive Oil to Make a Buck
Reading the 2010 study that found most extra virgin olive oils mislabeled, a Washington man went out to find one to complain about.
Nov. 11, 2013
World Olive Oil Production Predicted to Top 3.2 Million Tons
Global olive oil production is likely to reach at least 3.2 million tons in 2013/14, according to a new, higher estimate.
Nov. 11, 2013 Europe
EU Olive Oil Sector Eager for Details of New School Promotion Plan
Nov. 11, 2013 World
Nov. 5, 2013 Europe
Oct. 30, 2013 S. America
Oct. 28, 2013 Business
Spain Starts Season with Low Stocks, Concerns About Forecasts
Oct. 21, 2013
Conditions Ripe in Andalusia for Return to Peak Olive Oil Production
Spain could return to record levels and pump out about 1.6 million tons of olive oil this season, based on a a new forecast that Andalusia alone will make more than 1.3 million tons.
Oct. 17, 2013
Concern in Europe Over New Olive Oil Standards
Europe’s olive oil sector is keeping a wary eye on the United States and Australia for any moves to introduce mandatory quality standards, the minutes of an E.U. consultation committee show.
Oct. 17, 2013
Council Taking Closer Look at Olive Oil Quality Seals
Producers from California and Australia are among those invited to a meeting on quality seals and other strategies to promote olive oil quality.
Oct. 15, 2013
Olive Oil Promotional Campaign Launches in Brazil
“It goes with everything that’s good” is the slogan behind a new campaign to teach Brazilians about the health benefits and culinary versatility of olive oil and table olives.
Oct. 15, 2013
Safe Journey For a Few Bottles of Olive Oil
Global logistics provider UPS unveiled in Italy a shipping container made especially for sending olive oil bottles internationally.
Oct. 15, 2013
Quality Seal Sought to Protect Image of Spanish Olive Oil
Supporters say a proposed quality seal will help protect Spanish olive oil from “smear campaigns" by new producer countries.
Oct. 10, 2013
Catalan Competition Authority Considers Investigation Into Price Manipulation
Growers’ claims that abusive behavior in the olive oil sector is artificially driving down ex-mill prices may be investigated.
Oct. 10, 2013
What an Olive Oil Brand Needs to 'Make it Big' in the U.S.
Maria Reyes, category manager for one of the largest distributors, says it takes time, and money to break into the U.S. mass market.
Oct. 10, 2013
Copa Cogeca and Italy's Traceability Achievement
Copa-Cogeca held an event at the European Parliament to highlight the benefits of olive oil and ensure consumers are better informed.
Oct. 8, 2013
World Olive Oil Consumption Slips, Production Rebounds
Global olive oil production should bounce back to about 3 million tons this season - up a fifth on 2012/13, according to a provisional forecast from the International Olive Council (IOC).
Oct. 8, 2013
Organic Olive Oil Leads Category in Germany
German consumers are demanding more information on the qualities, and origins of olive oils, according to Spain’s ICEX.
Oct. 1, 2013
Hojiblanca Group Renamed Dcoop
Spain’s giant Hojiblanca Cooperative Group -- the world’s biggest producer of extra virgin olive oil -- was renamed after a merger.
Oct. 1, 2013
Finding Success Exporting Greek Olive Oil
Oliver Frick focuses on Germany. "I believe there is a nice connection, and Germans continue to appreciate Greek extra-virgin olive oil.”
Sep. 30, 2013
Greeks Respond to Calls for New Tests for Olive Oil Quality
We asked three prominent Greeks how they view the proposed adoption of new testing methods for extra virgin olive oils.
Sep. 30, 2013
Spain Speculates on American Takeover of Deoleo
Agribusiness and food giants Cargill and Bunge are rumored to be considering a takeover of the world’s biggest olive oil distributor.