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Aug. 18, 2014
IOC Seeks New Method to Measure Extra Virgin Olive Oil Phenolics
The IOC's tender to define new testing methods for phenolic compounds for nutritional labeling claims is a watershed moment for olive oil quality.
Aug. 4, 2014
With No Deal on Olive Council’s Future, Europe Favors Treaty Extension
Lack of a deal on the future of the IOC means the treaty governing it is likely to be prolonged a year beyond its December expiration.
Jul. 8, 2014
Olive Council Reports Upswing in World Olive Oil Market
Global sales of olive oil and olive pomace oil rallied in April, the International Olive Council says in its latest market newsletter.
Jul. 8, 2014 N. America
Survey Finds Consumers Both Enthused, and Confused, About Olive Oil
Jul. 4, 2014 Food & Cooking
Fancy Food Show Rife with Opportunities for Olive Oil Stakeholders
Jul. 1, 2014 World
Jun. 29, 2014 Business
Olive Council Wants Members to Crack Down on Flavored Olive Oils
Jun. 20, 2014 Business
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.
Jan. 10, 2014
Olive Council Investigating Taiwan’s Rejection of Pomace Oil Imports
Olive oil’s peak body is reaching out to Taiwan as the island continues to reject shipments of olive pomace oil.
Dec. 10, 2013
Olive Oil Imports Down in North America and China
Imports of olive oil and olive pomace oil fell six percent in North America this year, according to the International Olive Council.
Nov. 27, 2013
Olive Council Decision-Makers Meeting This Week in Madrid
The future of the International Olive Council is among key topics to be discussed at the annual session in Madrid this week.
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.