Sep. 2, 2014
Despite Drought, Calif. Olive Growers Will See Good Return
The Olive Growers Council of California reached a favorable agreement with table olive processors after drought has left many farmers hurting.
Sep. 2, 2014
Napa Olive Oil Merchant Recovering from Earthquake
Lucero Olive Oil will be open for Labor Day weekend despite damage to inventory caused by the Napa earthquake.
Aug. 28, 2014
Award-Winning Coldani Acquires Lodi Olive Oil Co.
Coldani Olive Ranch, maker of Calivirgin olive oil, acquired a regional producer to open new doors for both brands.
Aug. 22, 2014 Producer Profiles
Jun. 9, 2014 World
Apr. 16, 2014 World
U.S. Producers Win 37 Awards at International Olive Oil Competition
Mar. 29, 2014 N. America
Sep. 23, 2013 Fairs, Competitions
Sep. 10, 2013
Bill to Create California Olive Oil Commission Clears Senate
The Senate approved a measure to establish a state commission to strengthen the competitiveness of California’s olive oil industry.
May. 14, 2013
Business Students Search for Better Understanding of Olive Oil
Graduate students from Curry College will tour California for a better understanding of the forces shaping the olive oil business.
Apr. 29, 2013
California Proposes Olive Oil Commission
If a bill currently working its way through is successful, California could have a new commission to oversee its olive oil industry.
Apr. 25, 2013
U.S. Producers Win Big at International Olive Oil Competition
Olive oil brands from the United States won 21 gold and 15 silver medals at the New York International Olive Oil Competition.
Mar. 8, 2013
Napa Valley Olive Oil Competition Opens to Producers of All Sizes
Olive oil producers can register for the third annual Napa Valley Olive Oil Competition until March 29th.
Jan. 7, 2013
Texan Olive Oil Pioneers Ready for Next Phase
Texas has long been known for its crude oil. Black gold. Texas tea. But now another kind of oil is making serious headway.
Oct. 24, 2012
Spanish Producers Fear Imminent U.S. Import Restrictions
Spanish olive oil producers are up in arms over the “unfair” and “absurd” marketing order being considered in the United States Congress.
Sep. 11, 2012
California Olive Oil Goes to Washington
Everyone knows that an army marches on its stomach, but it took Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to highlight the fact that diplomacy does too.
Sep. 6, 2012
The Mystique of California Terroir
The California terroir is the combination of ideal land and climate conditions, but it's the community of growers interacting with the environment that makes the olive oil so special.
Feb. 17, 2012
Olive Oil Quality: Whither the US?
January 2012 is likely to be remembered as a watershed month in the US olive oil industry. It seems that at long last, we can glimpse a light at the end of the tunnel.
Feb. 13, 2012
California Certified: Who Made the Grade
The COOC celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and they’ve listed a veritable who’s who of California olive oil with the release of their 2012 seal winners.
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. 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. 10, 2012
New California Conference to Discuss Marketing Order, High-Density Farming
A conference in Dixon, California, will present a proposed olive oil marketing order and offer practical, information for growers and processors.
Sep. 21, 2011
Alfa Laval Unveils Mobile Service for California Millers
Just in time for California’s harvest, the trailer delivers parts and service on location to olive oil mills throughout California and adjoining states, at no extra cost to Alfa Laval customers.