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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. 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.

Jul. 24, 2011

New Zealand Says "No Thanks" to New Olive Oil Standards

As Australian olive oil celebrated new voluntary standards making it more difficult for European exporters to do business there, its sibling isn't along for the ride.

Jul. 12, 2011

Barjol Calls for "Synergy" in New Olive Oil Promo Campaign

Calling the American market a "top priority," Olive Council Director Jean-Louis Barjol was in Washington to kick off a new $1.7M promotion campaign under the slogan "Add Some Life."

Jun. 22, 2011

Council Chooses Exponent PR to Promote Olive Oil in North America

An IOC spokesperson said that having reviewed the six applications made last month, its Tenders Evaluation Committee had proposed Exponent PR as the successful bidder from three finalists.

Jun. 14, 2011

European Imports of Olive Oil Sharply Higher in Latest Report

Imports of olive oil into the European Union were up 27 percent in the five months to February, according to the International Olive Council’s May market newsletter, released today.

May. 30, 2011

Seville Meeting Asks "What Do Consumers Know About Olive Oil?"

Consumers' knowledge about olive oil quality, and controversial new EU rules designed to crack down on deodorized oils are on the agenda of a new annual conference in Seville.

May. 25, 2011

Six Firms Vie to Promote Olive Oil in North America

Bids from five North American and one European firm were officially opened this morning at IOC headquarters in Madrid by the International Olive Council.

May. 21, 2011

Mario Solinas Extra Virgin Olive Oil Quality Award Winners Announced

The winners of this year's edition of the prestigious olive oil competition were announced yesterday by the International Olive Council.

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May. 18, 2011

Olive Oil Production in China Grows, But Not Like Imports

China is taking a great leap forward with its olive and olive oil production and Spain is being urged to get onboard or see Italy or Israel take the lead.

May. 17, 2011

Council Predicts Second Biggest Year Ever for Olive Oil Production

The International Olive Council predicts this year to be the world's second-best for olive oil production, thanks largely to increases in Algeria, Morocco, Syria and Turkey.

May. 12, 2011

Expoliva Kicks Off in Jaén

Andalusian president José Antonio Griñán urged olive oil producers to put greater emphasis on olive oil quality, while MARM director Isabel Bombal called for the IOC to add members.

Apr. 14, 2011

Olive Council Denounces UC Davis Report's 'Undercurrent of Aggression'

The International Olive Council called the report "the same inexplicable criticism" that could cause "irreparable damage to the reputation of olive oil."

Apr. 8, 2011

Building on "Proven Success" IOC Plans Summer Launch of US Campaign

The Olive Council plans to spend $1.7 million to promote olive oil use in the United States and Canada, building on what the latest IOC market report calls its "proven success" in the world's biggest market.

Apr. 7, 2011

Q&A With IOC Director Jean-Louis Barjol

The executive director of the International Olive Council discusses Australian standards, mixed results in India and China and his ambitions in the United States.

Mar. 11, 2011

New Figures Show Growth in Imports and Higher Prices for Italian Olive Oil

Most countries saw imports rise from a year ago, and while the olive oil pricing crisis raged in Spain and Greece, Italian olive oil continued to command a premium.

Feb. 22, 2011

Davis Olive Center Responds to IOC Criticism of Report

Researchers from the UC Davis Olive Center responded recently to criticism of last year's controversial study by a group of chemists from the International Olive Council.

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