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).

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Europe

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 Europe

Hojiblanca Group Renamed Dcoop

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Oct. 1, 2013 Europe

Finding Success Exporting Greek Olive Oil

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Sep. 30, 2013 Europe

Greeks Respond to Calls for New Tests for Olive Oil Quality

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Sep. 30, 2013 Business

Spain Speculates on American Takeover of Deoleo

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Sep. 25, 2013 Opinions

U.S. Launches Coordinated Strikes on E.U. Olive Oil Strongholds from Washington and Sacramento

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N. America

Sep. 25, 2013

California Establishes Olive Oil Commission

The California Olive Oil Commission would conduct research and recommend olive oil grades and labeling standards in the state.

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Business

Sep. 23, 2013

Olive Council Welcomes U.S. Report, But Queries Objectivity in Parts

The IOC praised the U.S. International Trade Commission report but laments that "opinions as opposed to facts” are at times conveyed in it.

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Europe

Sep. 19, 2013

Spain Expects Stronger Olive Oil Season

Early estimates suggest Spain is set for a return to higher olive oil production in 2013/13 with a harvest well over a million tons.

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World

Sep. 12, 2013

Trade Commission Releases Report on Year-Long Investigation into U.S. Olive Oil Competitiveness

Olive oil producers, importers and marketers around the world are sifting document to try to gauge how it might affect their interests.

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N. America

Sep. 10, 2013

Bill to Create California Olive Oil Commission Clears Senate

The Senate approved a measure to establish a state commission to strengthen the competitiveness of California’s olive oil industry.

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Europe

Sep. 10, 2013

Greece Turns Away Cretan Olive Oil Producers Seeking Aid

Cretan olive oil producers seeking aid following devastating weather conditions will have to turn to the European Union first.

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Europe

Sep. 10, 2013

Cyprus Olive Oil Use Slips As Crisis Forces Hard Choices

New figures show olive oil consumption is down in Cyprus due to the economic crisis hitting the country.

Fairs, Competitions

Sep. 9, 2013

First 'Oro Chile' to Recognize Latin American Olive Oil Excellence

The Chilean Center of Chemical Development is organizing an extra virgin olive oil competition called Oro Chile 2013.

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Business

Sep. 9, 2013

Slowdown in North American Olive Oil Imports

Olive oil imports into the crucial North American market have slipped, according to the International Olive Council.

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Europe

Sep. 2, 2013

In Italy, Tax Reduction Will Help Olive Growers

Unaprol Chairman Massimo Gargano takes stock of the situation as Italy reduces the burden for agricultural properties.

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S. America

Aug. 30, 2013

Uruguay Joins International Olive Council

Uruguay has become the second South American country to join the International Olive Council following Argentina, which signed on in 2009.

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Production

Aug. 27, 2013

Spain Considers Trial Release of Genetically-Modified Olive Flies

Genetically-modified olive flies will be released in a Catalan olive grove if a field trial is approved in Spain.

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Production

Aug. 27, 2013

Winds Blow in Bad Break for Crete

The coming olive harvest on Crete could be off as much as 60 percent after southerly winds brought unfavorable conditions at the worst time.

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Europe

Aug. 12, 2013

Spain’s Olive Oil Watchdog Reports Increase in Violations

Spain’s olive oil watchdog inspected hundreds of plants last season, recommending 17 fines -- up sharply from the previous year.

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Business

Aug. 9, 2013

Trade Commission's Olive Oil Report Due Out Monday

The long-awaited report on olive oil industry competitiveness will be delivered Tuesday to the House Ways and Means Committee.