Jan. 29, 2014
Italy, Spain, Tunisia America’s Top Olive Oil Suppliers
Spain’s loss was Turkey’s gain last season in the world’s biggest olive oil market, where total imports slipped six percent.
Jan. 24, 2014
Importers and California Producers Begin a Dialogue in Davis
In an unlikely meeting, California olive oil producers met with major olive oil importers at U.C. Davis to find common ground.
Jan. 13, 2014
Chile Bets On Russia As Emerging Olive Oil Market
Chile held its first exhibition in Moscow, Russia, where importers, distributors and journalists sampled oils from seven Chilean producers.
Jan. 12, 2014 S. America
Dec. 20, 2013 World
Dec. 10, 2013 Business
Dec. 3, 2013 Business
Deoleo Muscles Mills for 'Never Seen' Terms as it Moves to Hybrid Oils
Nov. 19, 2013 S. America
Nov. 11, 2013
World Olive Oil Production Predicted to Top 3.2 Million Tons
Global olive oil production is likely to reach at least 3.2 million tons in 2013/14, according to a new, higher estimate.
Oct. 30, 2013
Argentina’s Olive Oil Industry In Crisis
Argentina's olive oil industry is struggling to compete on the world stage and lacks the internal market to absorb the resulting surplus.
Oct. 15, 2013
Safe Journey For a Few Bottles of Olive Oil
Global logistics provider UPS unveiled in Italy a shipping container made especially for sending olive oil bottles internationally.
Oct. 8, 2013
World Olive Oil Consumption Slips, Production Rebounds
Global olive oil production should bounce back to about 3 million tons this season - up a fifth on 2012/13, according to a provisional forecast from the International Olive Council (IOC).
Oct. 1, 2013
Finding Success Exporting Greek Olive Oil
Oliver Frick focuses on Germany. "I believe there is a nice connection, and Germans continue to appreciate Greek extra-virgin olive oil.”
Jul. 18, 2013
Greek Olive Oil Gets Traction, But Will it Last?
Greek olive oil exports have posted strong gains in foreign markets thanks to Spain’s reduced crop. But will the good times roll?
Jun. 26, 2013
Simon Field looks at some global trends to consider when planning to sustain and grow olive oil enterprises.
Jun. 7, 2013
U.S. Continues to Dominate World Olive Oil Imports
The United States took in 40 percent of global olive oil imports in the first six months of this season, according to recent IOC figures.
Jun. 6, 2013
Trade Dispute with China Could Impact Europe's Olive Oil Exports
Spain fears being caught in the crossfire if a trade battle breaks out over new European tariffs on Chinese solar panels.
May. 29, 2013
Olive Council to Probe Discrepancy in Import Data for India
The International Olive Council is investigating why its data differs from Indian Olive Association figures.
May. 28, 2013
Europe to Push U.S. for Solution on Olive Oil Pesticide Limits
Pesticide residue limits for olive oil will be raised during trade talks in September, according to Italian Member of Parliament Sergio Silvestris.
May. 13, 2013
Growing Thirst for Olive Oil in Japan and India
The pace with which olive oil demand is rising in Japan is outstripping even that of China, according to recent IOC figures.
May. 7, 2013
Where Olive Oil Demand is Waxing and Waning
The spectacular surge in demand for olive oil in emerging markets will endure largely driven by health interests, a Rabobank report says.
Apr. 25, 2013
Spain Selling Less, Buying More Olive Oil
With its harvest a million tons below last season, Spain imported more and exported less, than in any other month in the last four years.
Apr. 22, 2013
Turkey’s Olive Oil Exports On the Rise
According to a report, Turkey managed to benefit from Spain's reduced olive oil production, doubling exports to 20,000 tons.