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Apr. 21, 2020
IOC, UN Collaborate to Have Olive Recognized as Priority Species
Along with achieving recognition for the olive tree, the IOC is also planning to invest in germplasm banks, ensuring healthy and authenticated samples are being entered and cared for.
Feb. 4, 2020
Table Olive Production Figures Released
Global production is expected to increase by almost 14 percent with Egypt the top world producer.
Dec. 19, 2019
IOC Celebrates 60th Anniversary and World Olive Day
The IOC celebrated 60 years of activity and World Olive Day during the 110th session of the Council of Members in Madrid.
Sep. 17, 2019 News Briefs
Israel Requests Documents About Its Exclusion from Olive Council Meeting
Aug. 19, 2019 World
Olive Oil is Key to Promoting Plant-Forward Diets, Report Says
Jul. 30, 2019 Business
Documents Detail Exclusion of Israeli Representative at Olive Council Meeting
Jul. 26, 2019 Business
Israel Accuses Olive Council of Blocking Access to Key Meeting, Sources Say
Jul. 8, 2019 Health
Olive Council, Europe Collaborate on Limiting Contaminants in Olive Oil
Jul. 1, 2019
Ghedira Re-elected Executive Director of IOC
Several incumbents retained their positions at the top of the International Olive Council hierarchy, but not without controversy as Italy again missed out on a leadership role and Israel's representative was unable to vote.
Apr. 30, 2019
53th Meeting of the IOC Advisory Committee Held in Cairo
The meeting in Cairo of the IOC Advisory Committee looks at a more sustainable olive oil market, restates the value of the panel test
Mar. 15, 2019
60 Years in, Olive Council Looks at Challenges Ahead
As part of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the IOC, Executive Director Abdellatif Ghedira spoke exclusively with Olive Oil Times on the challenges facing the sector.
Mar. 12, 2019
Table Olive Consumption Has Doubled Since 1999
Table olive consumption has increased most in the largest table olive producing countries. Raised awareness of the health benefits of olives may be partially responsible.
Feb. 27, 2019
Italian Trade Group Proposes New Classification for Extra Virgin Olive Oil
A proposal to lower the acidity threshold value of the extra virgin olive oil from 0.8 to 0.5 percent was presented by the consortium of Italian olive oil producers at a conference in Rome.
Oct. 8, 2018
Olive Oil Production Up More Than 25 Percent, Consumption Edges Higher
In its monthly newsletter, the International Olive Council released its preliminary data for the 2017/18 harvest season, which indicates increases in production, consumption and imports.
Jun. 21, 2018
Inside the Final Day of the 107th IOC Council of Members Session
Diplomatic and trade tensions loomed large over what was otherwise an uneventful conclusion to the 107th session of the Council of Members meeting of the International Olive Council (IOC), which concluded today in Buenos Aires. Representatives of each member nation took turns reading out the findings of each of the four committees, which were closed
May. 31, 2018
Olive Council Session Returns to S. America
The 107th meeting of the organization will take place next month in Buenos Aires and will be followed by a seminar on olive growing in the Americas.
May. 16, 2018
Egypt Rejoins International Olive Council
The IOC welcomed Egypt back into the organization and said it would work with government officials and producers to invest in the country's strengthening olive and olive oil sectors.
Jan. 22, 2018
Simplifying Science is the Goal of New U.S. Marketing Campaign
At a California conference, the International Olive Council laid out its plan to translate the wealth of proven health benefits to growing consumer consumption.
Jan. 19, 2018
Egypt Moves to Join Olive Council
Egypt's membership in the International Olive Council was revoked in 2017 after it failed to sign an agreement on changes to standards of olive cultivation, production and trading.
Jan. 10, 2018
Olive Council Scientific Conference at UC Davis
On January 17, a panel of experts will discuss the mechanisms of olive oil and their roles in the prevention of cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular and neurological diseases.
Dec. 11, 2017
Olive Oil Production and Consumption Down
The latest data from the International Olive Council for the 2016/17 campaign reveal a decline in olive oil consumption, particularly in Europe. but the outlook for the 2017/18 season is better.
Nov. 20, 2017
Former Olive Council Director Fausto Luchetti on His Long Road to Acquittal
After a trial that lasted thirteen years, the former Olive Oil Council executive director was cleared of wrongdoing.
Oct. 12, 2017
World Olive Oil Production Figures for 2017 Show Mixed Results
The current season looks mediocre after heat waves and droughts affected some areas over the summer.