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Feb. 18, 2011
Council Releases Olive Oil Market Summary
The International Olive Council released today its January summary of the world olive oil market which presented data from the last few months of 2010.
Feb. 16, 2011
Olive Oil Prices in Spain "Unsustainable"
Olive oil is on shaky ground in Spain as growers and producers demonstrate over record lows in olive oil prices and three consecutive years of selling below cost.
Feb. 14, 2011
Argentina President Promises Aid for Troubled Olive Oil Industry
President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has pledged federal government help to Argentina's battered olive oil industry following layoffs in the Catamarca region.
Feb. 13, 2011 Asia
Feb. 9, 2011 Europe
Feb. 7, 2011 Food & Cooking
Jan. 31, 2011 Asia
China Lightens Spanish Olive Oil Stock with $9 Million Order
Jan. 31, 2011 Australia / NZ
Jan. 30, 2011
Panagiotis Karantonis: Greek Olive Oil Must Build On Quality
“If we are talking about a price oriented market, Greece wouldn’t have a chance. That means pushing through, with a national effort, a well-implemented plan."
Jan. 30, 2011
Plan to Boost Olive Oil from Jaén
Economic leaders in Spain’s Jaén province have announced a set of initiatives that they hope will further strengthen the region’s huge olive oil industry.
Jan. 24, 2011
Turkey's Bilici Group, Italian Partner to Produce Olive Oil
Tamer Bilici said, “We have gone to Italy and completed our talks with Italian officials. We plan to put the facility into operation using high technology.”
Jan. 21, 2011
Report Finds North Americans Hungry for Olive Oil, Often Misled
A new report commissioned by the Olive Council about the North American olive oil market shows more demand, and more confusion as consumers sift through competing messages.
Jan. 19, 2011
Greek Olive Oil Gains Ground in Bulgaria
A report from the Athens News Agency shows that olive oil exports from Greece to its Balkan neighbor have increased fourfold over the last four years.
Jan. 17, 2011
Boost for Palestinian Fair Trade Olive Oil
Canaan Fair Trade connects Palestinian producers with food lovers and socially and environmentally responsible communities around the world, said its founder Nasser Abufarha.
Jan. 12, 2011
Spanish Olive Oil Giant Grupo SOS Announces New Financial Strategy
With a successful refinancing and an injection of around 600 million euros, the company has announced a strategic plan to distribute dividends to investors within the next two and a half years.
Jan. 12, 2011
Olive Council Chooses Jean-Louis Barjol for Top Post
The International Olive Council has chosen Jean-Louis Barjol to lead the organization. The former sugar industry professional has taken the post of executive director through 2014.
Jan. 10, 2011
Spain's LA Organic Targets Colombia
The move into the Colombian market follows reports that find consumers there becoming more aware of the benefits of olive oil amid a growing demand for gourmet products.
Jan. 6, 2011
Spain Olive Oil Giant Hojiblanca Gets 3,000 Ton Order from China Co.
The deal marks a major breakthrough for the world's largest olive oil company, which seemed to be failing so far to capitalize on the huge emerging market.
Jan. 5, 2011
Local Olive Oil Crisis Underscores Argentina's Bigger Problems
Pomán has demanded that the Catamarca Government move to counter a crisis in the local olive oil industry that has led to fifty layoffs in the past two weeks
Jan. 4, 2011
Australia, New Zealand Draft New Olive Oil Standards
A draft of new olive oil standards for Australia and New Zealand reveals strict labeling guidelines, while leaving a key international EVOO benchmark unchanged.
Jan. 4, 2011
Oversupply Rocks Jordan Olive Oil Industry
Jordan's olive oil producers say traders are importing more than they are legally allowed causing a severe oversupply that has crippled the domestic industry.
Jan. 3, 2011
Tunisia Eyes China for Share of Emerging Olive Oil Market
Most believe the key to the future success of the Tunisian oil industry will be to mind its reputation and focus on the quality of the olive oils it produces.
Jan. 1, 2011
The International Olive Oil Council (IOOC) is an intergovernmental organization based in Madrid, Spain, with 23 member states.