Feb. 9, 2015
Turkish Olive Oil's Indian Ambitions
A Turkish delegation took part in Food Hospitality World in Mumbai to develop the potential of this new market. The goal of Turkey is to take the 25% of olive oil imports market share in the Asian country.
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 Asia
Jan. 12, 2015 Asia
Dec. 11, 2014 Asia
Turkey Fears Backlash in Local and Foreign Markets with Higher Prices
Dec. 8, 2014 Business
Dec. 5, 2014 Europe
Bucking the Trend: Why Olive Oil Prices in Greece are Falling
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.
Sep. 2, 2014
Olive Oil Among Top Organic Imports in U.S.
Organic olive oil worth $166 million was imported by the United States last year, the first in which it was tracked by the USDA.
Aug. 28, 2014
Indian Olive Association Responds to Reports of Olive Oil Blockade
The Indian Olive Association released a statement in response to the widely-reported Indian blockage of European olive oil.
Aug. 21, 2014
Drought Just a Bump in the Road for California Olive Oil
Despite the long-lasting drought, domestic production is increasing as Americans become more educated about local olive oils.
Aug. 12, 2014
Spain Replaces Italy as Top Olive Oil Exporter to the U.S. and Japan
The global leader in olive oil production reached a new milestone thanks to a record harvest, and poor showings among European competitors.
Aug. 11, 2014
Olive Oil Skirts Russia’s Controversial Ban on Food Imports
Olive oil is not part of a Russian ban on food imports from the United States, European Union, Canada, Australia and Norway.
Aug. 4, 2014
India Blocks European Olive Oil After EU Bans its Mangoes, MEP Claims
India has blocked arrivals of European foods after its mangoes were banned over quality concerns, Italian politician Mara Bizzotto claims.
Jul. 29, 2014
Snapshot of Italian Olive Oil Exports
Figures show a collaboration between ICE and Unaprol since 2010 has boosted Italian olive oil exports in key markets.