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Mar. 4, 2013
Deal Could Stop Use of Olive Oil as Loss Leader
Use of olive oil as a loss leader for Spain’s supermarkets might be snuffed out under talks between retailers and olive oil sector.
Feb. 27, 2013
Olive Oil Production Plunges 60 Percent in Spain
Spain’s olive oil production is down 62 percent for the first four months of this season, according to recent reports.
Feb. 27, 2013
Olive Oil’s High-Oleic Rivals Mounting
Production of high-oleic acid soybean oil is set to rise 20-fold in less than five years and biotech giants expect demand to grow fast.
Feb. 21, 2013 Europe
Feb. 14, 2013 Europe
Olive Council 'Lacks Funds' to Represent Sector at Key Meeting
Feb. 11, 2013 Business
Feb. 7, 2013 S. America
Feb. 7, 2013 N. America
Feb. 4, 2013
Europe Closer to Banning Refillable Olive Oil Cruets in Restaurants
Reusable olive oil cruets would effectively be banned in restaurants and cafes across the Europe from next year, under proposed changes.
Feb. 3, 2013
‘Extra Virginity’ Author’s Latest Investigation Raises Questions
Author Tom Mueller has stirred debate by blasting the competitor of a company he has repeatedly championed.
Jan. 30, 2013
Olive Oil Production and Consumption Down in Spain
First quarter olive oil production in Spain is down by more than a half, and domestic consumption has also fallen, the latest figures show.
Jan. 25, 2013
Details Emerge of Europe's Crackdown on Olive Oil Fraud
Proposed anti-fraud measures in the European Union would require member states to do more targeted checks of olive oil.
Jan. 24, 2013
Objections Raised to Kalamata PDO Amendment
The ‘Kalamata’ PDO amendment will not be a smooth process -- objections have been raised and more time will be needed to sort things out.
Jan. 22, 2013
Australia Leads New Push to Raise Campesterol Limit for Olive Oil
New World producers are renewing a bid to raise the limit for campesterol in olive oil which they see as a trade barrier.
Jan. 22, 2013
Council Recognizes Chilean Tasting Panel
Chile raises its standing in the international olive oil community by receiving the IOC's prestigious sensory analysis panel certification.
Jan. 22, 2013
Olive Oil Healthier and Tastier for Frying
New studies in Jaén, Spain suggest extra virgin olive oil is healthier, tastier and often cheaper than other oils when frying food.
Jan. 18, 2013
U.S. Olive Oil Consumption Up 9 Percent in Latest Figures
Olive oil imports increased 38 percent in China, 21 percent in Japan, and 9 percent in both the United States and Brazil.
Jan. 18, 2013
Olive Oil Prices in India Moving Sharply Higher
Olive oil prices in India are set to go up substantially owing to a hefty increase in olive raw material costs in Spain and Italy over the last six months.
Jan. 17, 2013
Portugal's Experience Banning Olive Oil Cruets in Restaurants
In 2005, Portugal banned refillable olive oil bottles in restaurants. Now the European Union is considering a similar move.
Jan. 14, 2013
Debate Continues Over Olive Oil Labeling
Debate over what information should appear on olive oil bottles continues as the European Commission drafts new labeling laws.
Jan. 14, 2013
Could China Rival Spain as World Olive Oil Capital?
Cheap labor costs, good access to water and ambitious expansion plans could give rise to another olive oil global power.
Jan. 10, 2013
Spain’s Competition Watchdog Says Deoleo-Hojiblanca Deal Could Harm Competition
Spain’s competition commission sees potential problems with a proposed deal joining the two olive oil giants.
Jan. 8, 2013
Germans Head to Crete to Harvest Olives
In a unique partnership, people from Germany are visiting to Crete to experience the olive harvest first hand.