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Jun. 10, 2015

'Believe in Olive Oil' Campaign to Launch in Japan

The IOC campaign aims to promote olive oil and its health benefits while introducing new flavors for use in traditional Japanese cuisine.

Jun. 8, 2015

Plans for an Exporters Consortium in Algeria

The proposed consortium is expected to offer members the possibility to collaborate in order to increase productivity, improve quality, boost exports, control prices, and enhance their power of negotiation.

May. 12, 2015

Russian Olive Oil Imports Slip

After steady growth over the past 15 years, Russian olive oil imports are lower in year-to-date figures released by the International Olive Council.

Feb. 2, 2015

Europe Increases Tunisia’s Export Quotas

The European Commission adopted a regulation adjusting the monthly quota for olive oil exports from Tunisia to the EU.

Jan. 16, 2015

Last Year's Huge Spanish Crop Led to Higher U.S. Imports in Latest Tally

Imports to the U.S. rose last season due to the strong output by Spain, which challenged Italy as America's leading olive oil supplier.

Jan. 15, 2015

Indian Importers Face Higher Duties

The higher tariffs following poor olive harvests in Spain and Italy paint a dire picture for importers and consumers who can expect higher retail prices.

Jan. 12, 2015

Turkey’s Olive Oil Exports Fall by Half

Producers are holding on to their stocks with expectations that prices will rise following the poor harvests in Italy and Spain.

Dec. 11, 2014

Turkey Fears Backlash in Local and Foreign Markets with Higher Prices

Producers worry that higher prices might cause local consumers and buyers in foreign markets to stay away from Turkish olive oil.

Dec. 8, 2014

Olive Oil Prices Soar, Consumption Slides in Latest Report

The International Olive Council (IOC) reported an expected 38 percent drop in olive oil production and sharply higher prices for extra virgin olive oil.

Dec. 5, 2014

Bucking the Trend: Why Olive Oil Prices in Greece are Falling

The latest reports on pricing for bulk sales of extra virgin olive oil in Greece show a steep decline as olive oil prices surge elsewhere. How can it be?

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Nov. 9, 2014

A Growing Appetite for Olive Oil in Korea

Imports of olive oil into South Korea climbed by 50 percent over last year, according to a report by the International Olive Council.

Oct. 27, 2014

Costco Reportedly Inks Deal with Greek Producer

Costco representatives and U.S. distributor Tassos Chronopoulos made a deal with Cretan olive oil producer Botzakis, S.A.

Oct. 8, 2014

Half the Spanish Olive Oil This Year, Twice the Greek as Prices Climb

Spain will see its output drop by half this season, while Greece will double its output, according to latest estimates by the International Olive Council.

Sep. 25, 2014

Spanish Olive Oil Exports Surpass One Million Metric Tons

An exceptional campaign winds down with the news of yet another milestone for Spain's olive oil export sector.

Sep. 24, 2014

Spanish Olive Oil Production Will Drop By Nearly Half, Report Says

GEA Westfalia says global olive oil production will slide to 2.6 million tons this season, down over 20 percent from last year's record.

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. 4, 2014

Tunisia Agrees to Ease Russia's Reliance on European Oil

Tunisia has agreed to provide Russians with olive oil taking advantage of souring Russo-European relations.

Sep. 2, 2014

Andalusia Boasts Record Olive Oil Exports Amidst Drought

While Andalusia celebrates record numbers for olive oil exports in the first half of 2014, a drought is forecast to cripple next year's numbers.

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