import/export / page 63
May. 14, 2012
Adulteration Risk as Olive Oil Gains Ground in China
A new report on the huge potential to sell more olive oil to China also comes with a warning - opportunists there are already cashing in by selling adulterated oil.
May. 11, 2012
Council Calls Canada, Australia Olive Oil Import Trends 'Worrying'
A decline in olive oil imports into Canada and Australia is “worrying,” the International Olive Council declares in its April newsletter.
Apr. 10, 2012
Brazil Olive Oil Imports Boom, Prices Slump
Record olive oil production in Spain and booming imports into Brazil led the March market newsletter from the International Olive Council.
Mar. 2, 2012 S. America
Feb. 27, 2012 S. America
Feb. 9, 2012 Europe
Feb. 6, 2012 Business
Jan. 17, 2012 Business
Price for Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Drops to '09 Levels
Jan. 6, 2012
Olive Oil Prices in Spain Extend Historic Lows at Year-End
Falling prices, decreased production and poor sales have left Spain's olive oil sector in a state of disarray, though government is working to develop reparative initiatives.
Dec. 16, 2011
Uruguayan Olive Oil Production Expected to Grow
Olive oil production in Uruguay is expected to double in the coming year, thanks to heavy investments and improved technological resources in the area.
Dec. 14, 2011
Global Olive Oil Consumption Forecast to Climb, Led by U.S., China, Brazil
World olive oil consumption will climb 3.2 percent in 2011/12, according to the Olive Council’s November newsletter.
Dec. 13, 2011
Study of Greek Olive Oil Sector Urges Producers to 'Standardize'
A new study finds weaknesses in the Greek olive oil industry and suggests ways to overcome the problems by achieving economies of scale.
Nov. 14, 2011
Council to Commission Survey of Olive Oil Promotion
The “first ever public reliable survey” will reveal the key players involved in activities promoting olive oil internationally, and what they are doing, according to the IOC tender.
Nov. 13, 2011
Still Lower Prices, Black Olives for Breakfast in Latest IOC Data
Worldwide trade in olive oil is up 10 percent on last year - an increase of 120,222 tons, according to figures just released by the International Olive Council.
Oct. 26, 2011
Industry Group Reports Sharp Rise in Spanish Olive Oil Exports
Spain has doubled its olive oil exports in the last decade and now sends 60 percent of its production abroad, according to figures released by the trade association Interprofesional del Aceite de Oliva Español.
Oct. 18, 2011
Olive Council Reaches Out to Emerging South American Industry
Argentina remains the IOC's only member in Latin America, but other countries in the region are lately receiving more attention from the intergovernmental organization.
Oct. 11, 2011
Olive Oil Imports Down in Australia, Way Up in Brazil
The world produced just over 3 million tons of olive oil in the 2010/11 harvest season, according to preliminary estimates released today in the International Olive Council's September Market Summary.
Oct. 10, 2011
Acesur's Gonzalo Guillén: Spain is "Exporting the Wrong Image"
In an interview with Spain's El Economista, Acesur CEO Gonzalo Guillén spoke frankly of Spain's olive oil image problem and his company's plans for international expansion.
Oct. 5, 2011
Indian Delegation Visits Spanish Producers
A high profile Indian delegation of 12 professionals from the food and beverages industry visited Spain to explore import opportunities for the Indian market.
Sep. 28, 2011
Olive Council Deputy Director Urges Producers to Improve Quality
Olive oil producers need to adapt production to reflect the reality of worldwide demand – or face further losses, warns International Olive Council's deputy director Ammir Assabah.
Sep. 27, 2011
Olivar de Segura the Top 'Ecological' Olive Oil Producer in Spain
The co-op sold one million kilos of olive oil in 2010 making it the top-selling certified ecological producer, according to Andalusia's organic farming trade group.
Sep. 14, 2011
Olive Oil Campaign Gets a Life in New York
It may not be much to work with, but with a $1.7 million dollar allowance from the Olive Council, the new "Add Some Life" promotional campaign hopes to at least make eating olive oil a little cooler.
Sep. 8, 2011
Production Edges Higher, Prices Lower in Latest Olive Council Report
Prices dipped further in Spain after a period of relative stability, while the average price for Italian extra virgin retreated from the record highs reached earlier this year.