Feb. 21, 2013
Olive Council Activities in Limbo
Fallout from the Arab Spring is among factors in a current paralysis the IOC director called "extraordinary" and "difficult."
Feb. 14, 2013
Olive Council 'Lacks Funds' to Represent Sector at Key Meeting
The intergovernmental organization says a lack of funds will prevent it attending the key Codex meeting on international standards.
Feb. 11, 2013
E.U. Committee Favors More Olive Oil Controls
New regulations designed to prevent and detect olive oil fraud appear likely to go ahead after votes in Brussels last week.
Jan. 22, 2013 S. America
Jan. 18, 2013 Business
Dec. 6, 2012 Business
Nov. 28, 2012 Production
Nov. 19, 2012 Production
Common Fund Nurseries to Serve as Models for New Technologies
Nov. 19, 2012
Valencian Company Wins Contract to Promote Olive Oil in Brazil
The campaign in Brazil, the world’s fifth most populous country, will be run by Grupo AGR Comunicación.
Nov. 9, 2012
U.S. Olive Oil Imports Continue Steady Climb
Olive oil and olive pomace oil imports into the United States grew 7 percent this year, according to the latest Olive Council figures.
Oct. 24, 2012
For Olive Council, ‘Positive Journalism’ Hard to Come By
The International Olive Council suddenly cancelled a journalism contest because there were not enough entrees.
Oct. 10, 2012
World Olive Oil Output Set to Fall 20 Percent
The International Olive Council says olive oil production in 2012/13 will be about 2.75 million tons, 20 percent off last year’s all-time high.
Sep. 12, 2012
Council Establishes Olive Oil Price 'Observatory'
Improved tracking of olive oil prices and the provision of market forecasts and analysis are among the goals for a new 'business intelligence observatory' being set up by the International Olive Council.
Jul. 29, 2012
Olive Oil Importers Ask FDA for 'Enhanced Standard of Identity'
The NAOOA, whose members are companies that import olive oil into the U.S., petitioned the FDA to adopt standards established by the International Olive Council.
Jul. 17, 2012
Uruguay Moves to Join Olive Council
At its annual meeting the International Olive Council said Uruguay has begun the process to join the intergovernmental organization.
Jul. 12, 2012
Argentina to IOC: Campesterol Level Must Change
Argentina continued its push for a revision to the International Olive Council limit for campesterol in olive oil at the IOC Council of Members meeting in Buenos Aires.
Jun. 28, 2012
New University Courses in Portugal Focus on Olive Oil Quality, Sustainability
Three universities and the International Olive Council are collaborating in a series of courses to be held this summer in Portugal.
Jun. 19, 2012
Cioloş Unveils Plan for Ailing Olive Oil Sector
A new grade of olive oil is among changes that could spring from an action plan for Europe’s ailing olive oil sector.
Jun. 7, 2012
Producer Prices Lowest Since 2009
The latest round of subsidized olive oil storage has failed to rally prices, which the International Olive Council says remain at their lowest levels since 2009.
May. 31, 2012
Olive Council: Rising Consumption Will Spur Price Recovery
The olive oil price crisis should ease with rising consumption in developing countries, the International Olive Council said today amid a world media spotlight on the issue.
May. 22, 2012
Olive Council Seeks Bids for Promotional Work in Brazil, China
The IOC has called for tenders for the 2012/13 phases of its promotions in Brazil and China, both of which are to emphasize health benefits and quality.
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. 17, 2012
Barjol: Without U.S., We'd Be 'Drowning in a Sea of Olives'
“There’s a need here for us all to educate consumers about why a certain price needs to be paid for this product,” the IOC director said while attending the World Bulk Oil Exhibition in Madrid.