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Aug. 27, 2012
Report Forecasts Olive Oil Prospects for Spain, Italy, Greece
A report projects the largest producers will have their ups and downs towards 2020. Only Spain is expected to experience a rise in production
Aug. 18, 2012
Olive Oil Importers Lobby Congress to Oppose Marketing Order
A new group called the Alliance for Quality Standards is urging lawmakers to oppose the adoption of an olive oil marketing order proposed by California producers.
Aug. 14, 2012
French Association AFIDOL Blames Bad Weather for €300k Loss
The French interprofessional organization recently introduced stickers to help consumers identify olives and olive oil produced in France.
Aug. 13, 2012 Asia
Aug. 13, 2012 Europe
Aug. 8, 2012 Business
New Olive Oil Brands Find Space in Indian Edible Oils Market
Aug. 7, 2012 Europe
Aug. 6, 2012 Production
Aug. 6, 2012
Cretan Producers Suggest Ways to Improve EU Action Plan
The Association of Olive Oil Producing Municipalities of Crete (SEDIK) has compiled a memo with suggestions to improve the Europe's olive oil action plan.
Aug. 2, 2012
Producer Prices Rally in Spain
The farmgate price for olive oil is finally on the up in world production leader Spain, which some are attributing to expectations that after three years of bumper harvests the next will be a lean one.
Jul. 30, 2012
Signs Point to More Olive Oil in India
The consumption patterns in the food and beverages segment in the Indian market show a growing trend in favor of healthier products, including olive oil.
Jul. 29, 2012
Olive Oil Importers Ask FDA for 'Enhanced Standard of Identity'
The NAOOA, whose members are companies that import olive oil into the U.S., petitioned the FDA to adopt standards established by the International Olive Council.
Jul. 17, 2012
Uruguay Moves to Join Olive Council
At its annual meeting the International Olive Council said Uruguay has begun the process to join the intergovernmental organization.
Jul. 16, 2012
Olive Pomace Patented as Substrate for Mushroom Growth
A University of Granada spin off company, MISUR, has developed a substrate for mushroom growth based on olive pomace.
Jun. 29, 2012
Olive Oil Quality Issues Raised at European Advisory Group Meeting
The importance of addressing potential contaminates in olive oil was among the issues raised at this month’s meeting of the Advisory group on Olives.
Jun. 25, 2012
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Jun. 19, 2012
Cioloş Unveils Plan for Ailing Olive Oil Sector
A new grade of olive oil is among changes that could spring from an action plan for Europe’s ailing olive oil sector.
Jun. 12, 2012
City Offers Soap for Used Cooking Oil
Valencian city Vila-real wants its residents to swap their used vegetable oil for soap made from recycled oil as part of a campaign to highlight the importance of reducing water contamination.
Jun. 10, 2012
Olive Oil Producers in Spain Project Drop-Off
Jaén’s olive oil producers say their next harvest will be just half of this year’s record output.
Jun. 7, 2012
Producer Prices Lowest Since 2009
The latest round of subsidized olive oil storage has failed to rally prices, which the International Olive Council says remain at their lowest levels since 2009.
Jun. 6, 2012
Spanish Table Olives Campaign Reaches 10 Countries
Spanish table olives will be promoted in ten countries during 2012, according to the Table Olive Interprofessional Organization (lnteraceituna).
May. 31, 2012
Olive Council: Rising Consumption Will Spur Price Recovery
The olive oil price crisis should ease with rising consumption in developing countries, the International Olive Council said today amid a world media spotlight on the issue.
May. 30, 2012
Extra Virgin Vigilance in Australia
Australia’s consumer watchdog has fined a local olive oil producer for alleged mislabelling and promises more action on fake extra virgin olive oils.