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. 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.
Oct. 1, 2014
Olive Council Warns of 'Standstill' if Prices Get Too High
Jean-Louis Barjol answered questions at the University of Jaén concerning a potential slowdown in olive oil consumption.
Sep. 9, 2014 Business
U.S. Olive Oil Imports Bounce Back, Not So Much in China, Brazil
Aug. 18, 2014 Opinions
Aug. 4, 2014 Business
With No Deal on Olive Council’s Future, Europe Favors Treaty Extension
Jul. 8, 2014 Business
Jul. 8, 2014 N. America
Survey Finds Consumers Both Enthused, and Confused, About Olive Oil
Jul. 4, 2014
Fancy Food Show Rife with Opportunities for Olive Oil Stakeholders
Olive oil producers, exporters, retailers and promotion committees converged at the massive event that draws over 24,000 visitors.
Jul. 1, 2014
At the Fancy Food Show in New York, the International Olive Council wasted yet another opportunity to do something that mattered.
Jun. 29, 2014
Olive Council Wants Members to Crack Down on Flavored Olive Oils
Asking member countries to take a strict line on flavored olive oils is among the initiatives planned by the International Olive Council.
Jun. 20, 2014
Europe’s Olive Oil Advisory Group Debates Changes
The future of the IOC and progress in transatlantic trade talks were debated at a meeting of the European Commission’s olive oil advisory group.
Jun. 13, 2014
IOC Presents Mario Solinas Quality Awards
All of the winners of this year's awards hailed from Spain and Portugal, countries that have performed well in previous editions.
Jun. 11, 2014
Olive Council Reports on Flavored Oils, Fall in World Trade
Olive oil and olive pomace oil imports are down nearly 8 percent across seven major markets, the latest International Olive Council market newsletter shows.
May. 30, 2014
Council Seeks Input on Olive Oil Definitions and Test Methods
Under a new system designed to boost transparency, the IOC has begun circulating proposals on new or revised methods of analysis, parameters or limits.
May. 29, 2014
Hard Line Proposed on Flavored Olive Oil Labeling
The days of flavored olive oils being labeled ‘extra virgin olive oil’ could be numbered in International Olive Council member countries.
May. 8, 2014
More Grim Figures For Global Olive Oil Trade
Olive oil imports are down about nine percent on last year in seven major markets outside Europe according to the International Olive Council.
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. 29, 2014
Worldwide Study of Olive Oil Growers’ Production Costs
The true cost of producing olives for olive oil is under investigation by an IOC-appointed committee due to report by May.
Mar. 24, 2014
World Poised to Make Over 3M Tons of Olive Oil
The IOC has trimmed its estimate for world production this season to 3.05 million tons, while GEA Westfalia Separator forecasts a record 3.3 million tons.
Mar. 10, 2014
'Worrisome' Fall in World Olive Oil Trade
Olive oil imports are down in all the major world markets, a situation the International Olive Council (IOC) finds alarming.
Feb. 11, 2014
Olive Council Examines ‘Legality’ of Flavored Extra Virgin Olive Oils
The growing range of extra virgin olive oils flavored with plant extracts poses a dilemma for the olive oil sector. Are they extra virgin?
Feb. 10, 2014
Dismal trade data marks the start of the 2013/14 olive oil season with imports down in all the major markets, according to figures in the International Olive Council’s latest newsletter.