May. 24, 2011
Stagnant Prices, Uncertainty Take Toll on Olive Oil Futures
Flat prices and economic uncertainty are dampening Spain's fledgling olive oil futures exchange, which last year got into the black for the first time.
May. 19, 2011
Aguilera: Use Origins to Inform Consumers, Lift Prices
The regional government says that differentiation via denominations of origin, would help consumers make informed choices in the supermarket.
May. 18, 2011
Olive Oil Production in China Grows, But Not Like Imports
China is taking a great leap forward with its olive and olive oil production and Spain is being urged to get onboard or see Italy or Israel take the lead.
May. 17, 2011 Business
Council Predicts Second Biggest Year Ever for Olive Oil Production
May. 12, 2011 Europe
May. 10, 2011 Europe
May. 10, 2011 Europe
Minister Aguilera Announces Plan for Olive Oil Market Restructuring
May. 4, 2011 Business
Apr. 28, 2011
High Level Meeting to Address Low Olive Oil Prices and Industry Fragmentation
While still hoping for some temporary respite from low prices via EU private storage measures, stakeholders will gather on May 20 to consider changes with longer-term impacts.
Apr. 27, 2011
India’s Olive Oil Imports Sharply Higher
The rising consciousness of the Indian consumers about healthy foods helps the effort to promote olive oil as an alternative to the traditional cooking oils used by the average Indian household.
Apr. 17, 2011
Spanish Watchdog Says Private Storage Aid Potentially Anti-Competitive
With a decision imminent from Brussels private storage aid for Spain's struggling olive oil sector, the head of the competition authority poured cold water on the measure, calling it potentially anti-competitive.
Apr. 13, 2011
Olive Oil Lawsuit Dropped in California
The class action lawsuit followed a University of California at Davis study that found samples of imported olive oils from supermarkets failed certain tests for extra virgin classification.
Apr. 12, 2011
North American Olive Oil Association Hosts a Tasting in New York
Olive oil industry executives and journalists gathered at a midtown Manhattan Italian restaurant Monday evening for an olive oil tasting and dinner NAOOA.
Apr. 11, 2011
California Bill Would Align Laws With New U.S. Olive Oil Standards
The California State Health Committee voted unanimously in favor of Senate Bill 818, a first step toward revising the state's olive oil standards to match new USDA definitions.
Apr. 8, 2011
Building on "Proven Success" IOC Plans Summer Launch of US Campaign
The Olive Council plans to spend $1.7 million to promote olive oil use in the United States and Canada, building on what the latest IOC market report calls its "proven success" in the world's biggest market.
Apr. 7, 2011
Q&A With IOC Director Jean-Louis Barjol
The executive director of the International Olive Council discusses Australian standards, mixed results in India and China and his ambitions in the United States.
Apr. 5, 2011
Spanish Olive Oil Exports Boosted by Emerging Markets
Spain, the world's leading producer of olive oil, is maintaining its position on top of the industry's pecking order, with most of its growth tied to new markets.
Apr. 3, 2011
Catamarca Unveils New Research Facility for Olive Oil Production
"Producers will gain access to technical assistance in the field and at the pilot plant with the aim of improving the quality of their products." - Flavio Fama, National University of Catamarca
Apr. 1, 2011
Ciolos: Storage Aid Would Be Nothing But an "Aspirin"
The EU commissioner called on the Spanish regional governments to address structural problems in the olive oil sector and again rejected calls for the provision of private storage aid.
Mar. 29, 2011
Details Expected Thursday on Investigations Into Deodorized Olive Oils
The Corpo Forestale will hold a highly anticipated news conference in Rome Thursday about its recent investigations into deodorized olive oils and supply chains.
Mar. 29, 2011
Olive Oil Scandal in Lebanon Leads to Calls for Reform
Despite all the benefits of olive oil, it can stil be risky to eat in Lebanon where recently it was reported that there several olive oil brands contained toxic chemicals
Mar. 29, 2011
Thousands to Welcome Cioloş in Cordoba Friday with Calls for Storage Aid
10,000 people will gather in Cordoba Friday during a visit by European Commissioner for Agriculture Dacian Cioloş to call for the immediate provision of private storage aid for olive oil.
Mar. 23, 2011
California Olive Oil Council Elects Board Members
Elections had something to do with the record number of attendees at the annual meeting of the California Olive Oil Council. Members voted to fill six seats on a board of thirteen members.