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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 Europe
Madrid Workshop Defines International Study on Olive Oil Fraud Detection
Jun. 7, 2013 Business
Jun. 6, 2013 Business
Trade Dispute with China Could Impact Europe's Olive Oil Exports
Jun. 4, 2013 Australia / NZ
May. 30, 2013 Europe
Parliament Calls for More Consultation on Olive Oil Measures
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.
May. 23, 2013
Cioloş U-Turn Surprises Farmers' Union
The union representing European farmers from 36 countries blamed the Commissioner’s u-turn on political pressure.
May. 23, 2013
Refillable Olive Oil Bottle Ban Put On Ice
The European Commission has shelved its ban refillable bottles in restaurants in the face of “strong” consumer opposition.
May. 22, 2013
Widespread Backlash Over Refillable Olive Oil Bottle Ban
Europe's ban on refillable olive oil bottles has been described as silly, crazy, and likely to increase costs and waste.
May. 21, 2013
Decision Against Greece Upheld for CAP Violations
Greece will need to get by with $320 million less subsidies, after to a court found it failed to comply with CAP rules.
May. 16, 2013
Europe to Ban Refillable Olive Oil Cruets in Restaurants
Olive oil in restaurants and bars in Europe will have to be in properly-labeled, non-reusable containers from next year.
May. 14, 2013
Business Students Search for Better Understanding of Olive Oil
Graduate students from Curry College will tour California for a better understanding of the forces shaping the olive oil business.
May. 13, 2013
Growing Thirst for Olive Oil in Japan and India
The pace with which olive oil demand is rising in Japan is outstripping even that of China, according to recent IOC figures.
May. 8, 2013
Judge Orders Kangadis to Recall or Relabel Capatriti Products
A judge ordered Capatriti to either recall its products, or apply a label stating that what’s inside is not really olive oil at all.