Business / page 369
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 Europe
Jul. 12, 2013 N. America
Jul. 11, 2013 Production
Jul. 11, 2013 Europe
Refillable Oil Bottles Banned in Spanish Bars and Restaurants
Jul. 10, 2013 Europe
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.
May. 30, 2013
Parliament Calls for More Consultation on Olive Oil Measures
"We could have helped," said Italian MEP Paolo De Castro, "but we were only able to learn about it from newspapers."
May. 30, 2013
Increased Trade in Olive Oil Futures
The Olive Oil Futures Market booked a €213,000 loss last year but its fortunes turned around in the first quarter of this year as movements in olive oil prices sparked even more trade.
May. 29, 2013
Spain Denies Request for Details of Olive Oil Audits
Spain has objected to a request to release details of its audits of the accuracy of olive oil labels.
May. 29, 2013
Olive Council to Probe Discrepancy in Import Data for India
The International Olive Council is investigating why its data differs from Indian Olive Association figures.
May. 28, 2013
Olive Oil an Election Issue in Albania
Two candidates for prime minister differ in their view of how much the country should invest in olive farming.
May. 28, 2013
Lawsuits targeting producers for mislabeling are popping up, and might represent just the tip of the litigation iceberg.
May. 28, 2013
Europe to Push U.S. for Solution on Olive Oil Pesticide Limits
Pesticide residue limits for olive oil will be raised during trade talks in September, according to Italian Member of Parliament Sergio Silvestris.
May. 24, 2013
Cioloș On Europe's Olive Oil Backflip
European Agriculture Commissioner Dacian Cioloș explains why he froze his plan to ban refillable olive oil bottles from restaurants.