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Oct. 14, 2012
In Argentina, a Push to Make Olive Oil a 'National Food'
A proposed campaign aims to boost domestic sales, stimulate production and change the perception of olive oil among Argentine consumers.
Oct. 14, 2012
Campaign for Spanish Olive Oil in Mexico City
Eight of Mexico City’s top restaurants will feature Spanish extra virgin olive oil as the star as part of a month-long campaign.
May. 22, 2012
Olive Council Seeks Bids for Promotional Work in Brazil, China
The IOC has called for tenders for the 2012/13 phases of its promotions in Brazil and China, both of which are to emphasize health benefits and quality.
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Alternative Energy Powers Olive Oil Producer in Chile’s Maule Region
Dec. 16, 2011 S. America
Oct. 18, 2011
Olive Council Reaches Out to Emerging South American Industry
Argentina remains the IOC's only member in Latin America, but other countries in the region are lately receiving more attention from the intergovernmental organization.
Sep. 23, 2011
American Investor Argentine Olive Ranch Buys San Juan Plantation
According to a report, an investment group headed by Ralph Rybacki will put up $11.9 million towards the purchase of a 2,471 acre olive plantation and the construction of a new olive oil factory.
Jul. 7, 2011
Chilean Olive Oil Continues Gains
Chile exported an unprecedented 1,522 tons of olive oil during the first five months of 2011, marking a 221 percent increase. The United States accounted for 40 percent of sales.
Jul. 5, 2011
Argentina’s Yancanelo Gets New Bottling Line
Yancanelo, a major producer of extra virgin olive oil in Argentina’s Mendoza providence, has announced it will invest 500,000 pesos ($121,833) in a new bottling line at its plant in San Rafael.
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
Mar. 16, 2011
Argentina’s Olive Oil Industry Continues to Face Challenges
The situation has only gotten bleaker for Argentina’s flailing olive oil industry, which finds itself in a financial predicament driven by stagnant prices and rising production costs.
Mar. 1, 2011
Chilean Olive Oil Exports Sharply Higher
Following a trend led by its booming wine market, Chile’s olive oil industry expanded sales worldwide last year according to statistics just released.
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.
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. 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
Oct. 29, 2010
Olive Oil Region in Argentina Launches Origin Certification Program
The San Juan department of Pocito hopes the certificate of origin initiative will help endorse Argentina’s industry and ensure its products are recognized across the world.
Oct. 27, 2010
Olisur's Alfonso Swett: Chile will be a 'Major Olive Oil Player'
In only its fifth year Olisur produced 1.8 million liters of olive oil on its Chilean estate, mostly for North Americans. "We must produce for other countries, and they request sustainability."
Oct. 26, 2010
Recipe Contest in Brazil Promotes Spanish Olive Oil
The campaign to promote Spanish olive oil throughout Brazil is seen as a key strategic move to woo the consumer base of a country yet to be dominated by a single olive oil provider.
Oct. 10, 2010
Tamaulipas Province in Mexico Plans First Olive Oil Processing Facility
Most of the olive oil from the new plant will be exported to the United States where the Mexican government has established contacts with distributors eager to trade.
Oct. 8, 2010
Producers in Peru Concerned About Subsidized Olive Oil Imports
Peru's olive oil imports have grown from 8,000 to 29,000 liters in just two years and could lead to the closure of new processing plants according to local producers.