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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.

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.

Nov. 11, 2013

Council Hears Why Olive Oil Quality Seals Are Burgeoning

A renewed effort to reach a single international standard for olive oil was called for by members of the sector attending a recent International Olive Council meeting, the IOC says in a summary of the event.

Oct. 17, 2013

Council Taking Closer Look at Olive Oil Quality Seals

Producers from California and Australia are among those invited to a meeting on quality seals and other strategies to promote olive oil quality.

Oct. 15, 2013

Olive Oil Promotional Campaign Launches in Brazil

“It goes with everything that’s good” is the slogan behind a new campaign to teach Brazilians about the health benefits and culinary versatility of olive oil and table olives.

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).

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Sep. 25, 2013

U.S. Launches Coordinated Strikes on E.U. Olive Oil Strongholds from Washington and Sacramento

It might not have been the offensive many were expecting over the past few weeks, though it was carefully targeted.

Sep. 23, 2013

Olive Council Welcomes U.S. Report, But Queries Objectivity in Parts

The IOC praised the U.S. International Trade Commission report but laments that "opinions as opposed to facts” are at times conveyed in it.

Sep. 9, 2013

Slowdown in North American Olive Oil Imports

Olive oil imports into the crucial North American market have slipped, according to the International Olive Council.

Aug. 30, 2013

Uruguay Joins International Olive Council

Uruguay has become the second South American country to join the International Olive Council following Argentina, which signed on in 2009.

Jul. 12, 2013

Olive Council Calls 'Add Some Life' Campaign a Success

The International Olive Council credited a $1.7 million promotion campaign with immediately boosting North American olive oil imports.

Jun. 13, 2013

Madrid Workshop Defines International Study on Olive Oil Fraud Detection

An international research project on olive oil authentication will be funded by the European Union.

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.

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.

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