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Feb. 21, 2012
Barjol Says Recent Fraud Cases Show Countries are 'Cracking Down'
Olive oil has been getting a lot of bad press lately. IOC chief Jean-Louis Barjol explains what the IOC is doing to prevent fraud, protect consumers and uphold olive oil's reputation.
Feb. 14, 2012
Spanish Police Say Palm, Avocado, Sunflower Was Passed Off as Olive Oil
Details of an alleged international olive oil adulteration scam were released today by Spanish police.
Feb. 10, 2012
Nineteen Arrested Over Alleged Olive Oil Fraud
Spanish police this week arrested 19 people allegedly linked to a complex network engaged in multi-million euro olive oil fraud, money laundering and tax evasion.
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Spain's Agriculture Minister Pledges 'Full Support' to Interprofessional
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Feb. 1, 2012
Council Offers Grants for Olive Oil Promotion in Member Countries
The International Olive Council has called for applications for grants to co-fund activities promoting olive oil and table olives in its member countries.
Jan. 28, 2012
California Senators Hear Industry's Call for a 'Level Playing Field'
Dan Flynn, Tom Mueller, Mike Bradley, Bob Bauer. It's no wonder one senator called it the "most interesting informational meeting I've ever been to."
Jan. 27, 2012
New Standards Getting Traction in Australia
Reports that many olive oils on the shelves in South Australia were adulterated with sunflower, canola and even lampante oil has put the spotlight on a new standard's usefulness in protecting consumer confidence and safety.
Jan. 25, 2012
Optimism Abounds at Indian Olive Association Meeting
Ambassadors of Spain, Italy, Portugal, Syria and Jordan were the honored guests at the annual meeting of the Indian Olive Association in New Delhi last week.
Jan. 24, 2012
Stakeholders to Testify at California Olive Oil Hearing
Extra virgin olive oil fraud will be the topic of an informational hearing Thursday at the California State Capitol in Sacramento.
Jan. 24, 2012
Woolworths Agrees to Offer Kailis Organic Olive Oil Under Private Label
Woolworths has agreed stock the failed company's olive oil as part of its "Macro Wholefoods Market" range.
Jan. 22, 2012
Spain Looks for Solutions on Olive Oil Prices, Quality
Spain is pushing for European Commission aid to bulk store extra virgin olive oil until its price improves and is debating other measures to improve quality and sustain the ailing sector.
Jan. 17, 2012
Price for Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Drops to '09 Levels
The producer price for Italian olive oil returned to the levels of 2009. Imports rose in Brazil, Europe and North America, but fell in Japan and Australia, according to new data.
Jan. 15, 2012
Food Industry Pros Attend Napa Valley Seminar on Olive Oil Quality
A sold-out seminar at the Culinary Institute of America's Greystone campus gave food buyers a better understanding of olive oil quality issues.
Jan. 8, 2012
Unaprol President Urges Europe to Lower Alkyl Ester Limits
Italy's consortium of Italian olive oil producers, responded to consumers' concerns in the wake of 'Made in Italy' mislabeling claims.
Jan. 7, 2012
China Scrutinizes Olive Oil Imports from Italy
China has alerted its local inspection and quarantine authorities to perform a careful check of the quality of Italian olive oil imported into the country.
Jan. 6, 2012
Olive Oil Prices in Spain Extend Historic Lows at Year-End
Falling prices, decreased production and poor sales have left Spain's olive oil sector in a state of disarray, though government is working to develop reparative initiatives.
Jan. 4, 2012
Alternative Energy Powers Olive Oil Producer in Chile’s Maule Region
In a year declared “International Year of Sustainable Energy for All” by the UN, one Chilean olive oil producer expects big results from his decision to go green.
Dec. 30, 2011
More Claims of 'Made in Italy' Labeling Lies
China is scrutinizing olive oil arriving from Italy while Spain raises fears of wider market manipulation in the wake of new claims of fraud involving Italian olive oil.
Dec. 28, 2011
Greeks Turn to Lower Quality Olive Oil During Crisis
During the current financial crisis, demand for first quality standardized olive oil has declined in Greece. The explanation relies in the cuts to wages and the limitation of household resources in general.