NAOOA
Dec. 15, 2021
Brightland Drops Claims that Most Olive Oils in U.S. Are Adulterated, Rancid
The California-based company volunteered to remove statements from its website after the North American Olive Oil Association filed a complaint.
Jul. 29, 2021
Trucker Shortage, Pay Increases Hit U.S. Olive Oil Market
A sharp increase in truckers' wages has caused a spike in olive oil prices.
May. 27, 2020
Trade Group Petitions FDA for Olive Oil Standard of Identity
The North American Olive Oil Association seeks to establish an olive oil standard of identity, which the association said will help prevent fraud and increase consumer confidence in olive oil.
Oct. 16, 2019
Importers Ask for Tariff Exemption for Goods Shipped Before October
The NAOOA and 80 other trade organizations argue that tariffs applied to goods shipped from Europe prior to October would only hurt American importers and consumers.
May. 1, 2019
U.S. Trade Rep. to Hold Public Hearing on Olive Oil Tariffs
Among those giving testimony at the hearing will be the executive director of the North American Olive Oil Association, which is also circulating a petition to get olive oil removed from the list.
Apr. 23, 2019
Trade Group Petitions U.S. Over Potential Olive Oil Tariffs
The North American Olive Oil Association has said American consumers will be directly hurt by potential tariffs on European olive oil imports and called the suggested move a "tax" on Americans' health.
Aug. 29, 2018 Business
Jul. 11, 2018 Business
CEO of Largest Olive Oil Company Calls the Industry's Business Model 'Broken'
May. 23, 2018 Business
May. 17, 2018 Business
Nov. 3, 2017 Business
Oct. 17, 2017
Olive Oil Importers Name New Director
The North American Olive Oil Association has named Colavita attorney Joseph R. Profaci executive director of the trade group of major American olive oil importers.
Jul. 20, 2017
Bring It On: Olive Oil Importers Welcome More Testing by FDA
Members of the House Committee on Appropriations have called on the Food and Drug Administration to update its report on the authenticity of extra virgin olive oil sold in the U.S.
Mar. 3, 2017
Trade Group’s Lawsuit Against ‘Dr. Oz’ is Dismissed
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Alford J. Dempsey, Jr. said that the Court was “not convinced” that the Dr. Oz Show disparaged imported olive oil or falsely labeled it a “health hazard.”
Dec. 19, 2016
Trade Group Sues Specialty Store Distributor for ‘False Statements’
The North American Olive Oil Association (NAOOA) filed a lawsuit against California-based distributor Veronica Foods for what it called "false, misleading and scientifically unsubstantiated statements."
Nov. 29, 2016
Trade Group Sues 'Dr. Oz' for Statements About Imported Olive Oil
The suit filed today in Georgia by the trade group that represents the largest American importers and bottlers challenges Oz on what it calls his “false attacks” on imported olive oils.
Jan. 19, 2016
Olive Oil Commission of California Holds Informational Meeting
The OOCC was formed by the California olive oil industry for the purpose of developing, verifying and enforcing standards for California olive oil, and for conducting research on olives and olive oil. It held a meeting in Sacramento last week.
May. 28, 2015
Two Out of Three California Olive Oils Fail New Homegrown Standards, Report Finds
A trade group released two reports raising questions about new California standards, which it says were hastily developed to avoid legal challenges.
Feb. 7, 2013
Trade Group Sues Olive Oil Producer for Deceptive Labeling
It was the first time the North American Olive Oil Association, a trade group of importers, has taken legal action against a producer.
Dec. 6, 2012
USITC Holds Hearing on Olive Oil Market Conditions
The USITC held a hearing as part of an investigation into the conditions of competition in the olive oil market.
Oct. 24, 2012
Spanish Producers Fear Imminent U.S. Import Restrictions
Spanish olive oil producers are up in arms over the “unfair” and “absurd” marketing order being considered in the United States Congress.
Oct. 14, 2012
USITC Stalking the Olive Groves
Hopefully the USITC report will be used to support long-term goals, not only the short-term interests of U.S. olive oil producers.
Oct. 10, 2012
The USITC Investigation of the Olive Oil Market: Thoughts from Legal Experts
An expert analysis of the United States International Trade Commission's olive oil investigation.
Oct. 4, 2012
Trade Commission Investigates Olive Oil Industry 'Competitiveness'
The global competitiveness of the U.S. commercial olive oil industry will be the subject of a U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) investigation.
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.
Mar. 18, 2012
American Olive Oil Producers Draft Federal Marketing Order
American olive oil producers are drafting a federal marketing order that would set higher quality standards, redefine grades and require new testing of all olive oil produced here.