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.
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.
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.
Aug. 27, 2013 Production
Spain Considers Trial Release of Genetically-Modified Olive Flies
Aug. 27, 2013 Production
Aug. 12, 2013 Europe
Aug. 9, 2013 Business
Aug. 9, 2013 Opinions
Aug. 6, 2013
Greek Olive Oil Producers Turn to China
Greek olive oil producers are looking to China to seize new business opportunities in the midst of a crisis.
Jul. 30, 2013
An 'ID' for Apulian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Apulia launched a project to promote its extra virgin olive oils through innovation and quality certification.
Jul. 18, 2013
Greek Olive Oil Gets Traction, But Will it Last?
Greek olive oil exports have posted strong gains in foreign markets thanks to Spain’s reduced crop. But will the good times roll?
Jul. 18, 2013
Cyprus Considers its Own Cruet Ban
Cypriot Minister of Agriculture Nicos Kouyialis says he supports adopting a ban on refillable olive oil containers.
Jul. 12, 2013
Olive Council Calls 'Add Some Life' Campaign a Success
The International Olive Council credited a $1.7 million promotion campaign with immediately boosting North American olive oil imports.
Jul. 11, 2013
An Olive Harvest Festival in New Zealand
In Martinborough, New Zealand's an olive-themed harvest festival gave guests a tree-to-table experience.
Jul. 11, 2013
Refillable Oil Bottles Banned in Spanish Bars and Restaurants
The Spanish government is preparing a royal decree banning refillable olive oil containers in restaurants and bars.
Jul. 10, 2013
Greece Gets 'Agourelio Chalkidikis' PDO
Local producers say the distinction adds value to their oil known for its low acidity, bright green color and pleasant bitterness.
Jul. 8, 2013
Greeks Seek Aid for Olive Crop 'Disaster'
Unfavorable weather continues has taken its toll on Greece's olive crops, leaving many farmers with little or no production.
Jun. 25, 2013
Farm Bill Amendment Draws Attention to Divided Industry
The battle over an import control provision drew attention to a greatly divided olive oil industry.
Jun. 25, 2013
Barjol Attends Trade Group Meeting in France
The director of the International Olive Council presented an update on world production, imports, exports and consumption.
Jun. 13, 2013
Madrid Workshop Defines International Study on Olive Oil Fraud Detection
An international research project on olive oil authentication will be funded by the European Union.
Jun. 7, 2013
U.S. Continues to Dominate World Olive Oil Imports
The United States took in 40 percent of global olive oil imports in the first six months of this season, according to recent IOC figures.
Jun. 6, 2013
Trade Dispute with China Could Impact Europe's Olive Oil Exports
Spain fears being caught in the crossfire if a trade battle breaks out over new European tariffs on Chinese solar panels.
Jun. 4, 2013
Australian Company Fined for Deceptive Olive Oil Labeling
MOI International sold a product labeled '100% Olive Oil' with small print on the package indicating it was mostly canola.