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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 Europe
Jan. 17, 2011 Africa / Middle East
Jan. 12, 2011 Business
Spanish Olive Oil Giant Grupo SOS Announces New Financial Strategy
Jan. 12, 2011 Business
Jan. 10, 2011 Europe
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.
Dec. 20, 2010
Olive oil is being aggressively promoted in India with campaigns by the International Olive Council and major olive oil producers.
Dec. 13, 2010
Council Predicts Increase in World Olive Oil Demand
In its latest estimates, the Olive Council predicts consumption will rise 3.6%, to 2.97 million tons while production will drop 2.5 percent, to 2.94 million tons.
Dec. 12, 2010
California Olive Ranch Rings in Change with New Year
The largest olive oil producer in the United States continues to expand in new markets while rolling in new packaging and consumer education initiatives.
Dec. 8, 2010
UC Davis Olive Oil Sensory Lab Earns IOC Certification
As an IOC accredited panel, the UC Davis Olive Oil Lab is an important resource for producers, retailers and importers in the assessment of olive oil quality.
Dec. 5, 2010
The consolidation in the bottling industry is to blame for the critical imbalance in the value chain of Spain's olive oil industry, the Spanish newspaper reported today.
Dec. 5, 2010
Australian Olive Association Names Lisa Rowntree First CEO
Lisa Rowntree is well known in the industry and was appointed after an extensive process during which over 30 applicants were considered for the position.
Dec. 3, 2010
World's Most Expensive Olive Oil Brand Splits with Supplier
Lambda, the high-design olive oil with the sticker shock price tag and its suuplier, the award-winning Kritsa Cooperative on Crete have parted ways, a source at the cooperative told Olive Oil Times.
Nov. 23, 2010
California Survey Confirms Olive Oil Boom
"We estimated 1.1 million gallons, but it gave people the opportunity to do a comparison to a country very well known as a producer, which is thrilling.” Patricia Darragh
Nov. 23, 2010
Tests Find Higher Alkyl Ester Levels in Supermarket Olive Oils
Under new European rules expected to go into effect next year, one third of the supermarket oils tested by ARPAM would not be considered extra virgin.