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Mar. 12, 2021
New Plant Parasite Discovered in Chinese Vineyards
A new root-knot nematode species was identified in southwest China. Researchers are working to determine whether the parasite is as deadly as other species of nematodes.
Feb. 16, 2021
Olive Oil is Becoming One of Asia’s Most Popular Ingredients
Consumption and production are on the rise in Asia's two largest economies. Consumers still prefer imported brands to domestic ones.
Jul. 22, 2020
Geographical Indications Protected in New China-E.U. Trade Deal
The PDO and PGI status of two dozen extra virgin olive oils from five different European countries will be formally protected as part of the deal, which is expected to be ratified later this year.
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Jan. 26, 2020
Australia Hails Sino-American Trade Deal, but Danger Lurks for Farmers
The new accord favors global economic growth in general but could lead to a reduction of the Australian share in the Chinese market.
Jul. 16, 2018
Can China Become a Major Olive Oil Producer?
China's growing demand is helping move forward domestic production.
Apr. 9, 2018
Olive Oil Products Fraud Uncovered in China
Growing demand has also spurred illegal operations stretching from Beijing to Guangzhou, churning out mislabeled, inferior and counterfeit olive oil.
Feb. 15, 2018 Asia
China Wants More Olive Oil and Italy Is the One Providing It, for Now
Jul. 11, 2017 Business
China Arrests Five for Forging Expiration Dates on Olive Oil
May. 15, 2017 Asia
Sep. 7, 2016 Asia
Nov. 3, 2014 Asia
Oct. 24, 2014
Executive Arrested in Taiwan Cooking Oil Scandal
Investigators say a Taiwan company blended pork lard and kitchen waste in its cooking oils sold to schools and, most likely, export markets.
Oct. 16, 2014
Farmers Denounce Yet Another Sale of 'Made In Italy'
At a time when disappointments seem to pile on top one another, some here ponder the repercussions of another foreign ownership of a marquis Italian brand.
Oct. 8, 2014
Chinese Co. Buys Majority Stake in Filippo Berio Producer
China's Bright Foods has acquired a majority stake in Italian olive oil producer Salov, maker of the top-selling Filippo Berio brand.
Sep. 9, 2014
U.S. Olive Oil Imports Bounce Back, Not So Much in China, Brazil
U.S. olive oil imports bounced back strongly, but the news is not as good in the other key markets of China and Brazil.
Sep. 9, 2014
Chinese Search Giant Unveils Chopsticks to Detect Olive Oil Quality
Baidu says its chopsticks can detect adulteration in olive oil and other foods.
Apr. 14, 2014
New Data Shows Continuing Decline in World Olive Oil Imports
A worrying fall in world trade in olive oil and olive pomace oil continues, the latest market figures shows.
Mar. 20, 2014
Greek Olive Oil Producers Struggle in China
Greek olive oil producers and distributors are finding that their products have not been an easy sell in China.
Mar. 1, 2011
Turkish Olive Oil Aims for Asia
Turkey is one of the producing countries that have embarked on an aggressive marketing campaign in the Asian region for the promotion of its olives and olive oil.
Jan. 31, 2011
China Lightens Spanish Olive Oil Stock with $9 Million Order
Chinese vice premier Li Keqiang‘s visit to Spain resulted in a $7.5 billion trade agreement that includes a nine million dollar purchase of Spanish olive oil stock.
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. 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.
Dec. 8, 2010
Chef Calls Olive Oil "Perfect" for Chinese Cuisine
The executive chef of the Great Wall Hotel in Beijing, said that olive oil is perfect for cooking Chinese food, "especially for stewing, braising, and earthen pot cooking."
Oct. 12, 2010
Spanish Olive Oil Continues Push into China
A recent study found that 82% of olive oil sold in China is labeled extra virgin, with Spain providing nearly half of the olive oil consumed in the huge emerging market.
Aug. 4, 2010
Cooking with Olive Oil in China
The rise in the use of cooking oils has been provoked by the economic growth of the past two decades which has made oil, once scarce and prohibitively expensive, common and affordable.
Jun. 27, 2010
Chinese Consumers Confused by Olive Oil Choices
High prices and the lack of solid information are leaving consumers in China bewildered about the quality, value and health benefits of the olive oils being marketed to them.
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