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Jun. 3, 2020
Plant-Based Food Sales Skyrocket as U.S. Consumers Seek Healthier Options
While the data show that plant-based food sales in the United States grew by 90 percent over the same period last year, anecdotal evidence suggests olive oil sales grew with them.
Apr. 24, 2020
Coronavirus Crisis Hits Small Producers Hardest in Portugal
Domestic consumption has dried up as restaurants close and hotel rooms sit empty. Exports have also dropped as countries around the world cancel their orders for Portuguese oil.
Apr. 21, 2020
Italian Production in 2019 Exceeds Initial Estimates
Italian olive oil production reached 365,000 tons, an increase of 110 percent compared to 2018 and 25,000 tons higher than initial estimates. Consumption, imports and exports also increased.
Apr. 21, 2020 Business
Mixed Fortunes for European Olive Oil Sector Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
Mar. 31, 2020 News Briefs
Mar. 30, 2020 World
Consumers Reject Extra Virgin Olive Oil Bitterness, Study Finds
Dec. 26, 2019 Business
E.U. Anticipates Increase in Consumption and Exports by 2030
Aug. 9, 2019 Business
Producers and Exporters Eagerly Await Ratification of EU-Mercosur Deal
Jul. 15, 2019
Spain Sees Largest Olive Oil Consumption Increase in Nearly a Decade
Olive oil consumption in Spain rose by more than three percent, the biggest increase since 2011. Falling prices and better education about extra virgin olive oil's health benefits are attributed to the increase.
Jul. 11, 2019
Reimagining Olive Oil for Millennials
Olive oil has been used for generations, but two brands are interpreting the food for young buyers looking to purchase simple, honest products in and out of the kitchen.
Apr. 2, 2019
The Indian Olive Oil Market Shows Potential, but Comes at a Price
Spain is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing market for olive oil in India. High tariffs on imported olive oils, however, present a major hurdle for Spanish producers.
Jan. 29, 2019
Olive Oil Consumption Falling Among Spain's Youth
A new report released by a Spanish university indicated that a number of factors are contributing to the decrease in local consumption and predicted that it may not recover.
Jan. 8, 2019
EU Report Predicts Rise in Production While Consumption Slips
By 2030, the European Commission estimates that production and exports will rise from the major olive oil-producing EU countries, but consumption will sink as prices rise and lifestyles change.
Nov. 9, 2018
Olive Oil Imports Reach Record in Brazil
Only the United States and Italy import more olive as consumption continues to grow in Latin America’s most populous country.
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.
May. 9, 2018
World Olive Oil Consumption Hasn't Risen Since 2003, Even With 1B More People
Countless studies have proved the health benefits of olive oil. Why are we consuming less today than we did 14 years ago?
Apr. 30, 2018
Is India Poised for an Edible Oils Revolution?
Globalization and digital connectivity have seen a shift in the mindset of urban India, promoting healthy eating and a balanced diet.
Mar. 12, 2018
Consumers in Spain Don't Appreciate Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Researchers Say
The established position of conventional extra virgin olive oil in Spain leaves little room for its organic version.
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.
Oct. 31, 2016
U.S. Olive Oil Imports on Record-Setting Pace
The U.S. imported 306,844 tons of olive oil during the first 11 months of the 2015/2016 harvest season and, for the first time, more of it was from Spain than Italy.
Mar. 9, 2016
Drop in Olive Oil Consumption in Europe Blamed on Harvest Woes, Higher Prices
In the latest report by the International Olive Council, recent poor harvests in Italy and Spain, have led to a drop in olive oil consumption.
Mar. 2, 2016
World Olive Oil Consumption Increased by 73 Percent Over a Generation
Global olive oil usage has increased by 73 percent over the last 25 years according to an analysis by the Italian farmer's group Coldiretti.
Feb. 16, 2016
Exclusive Olive Oil Consumption Protects Against Coronary Artery Disease
Studies show some promising results for a protective effect against coronary artery disease with exclusive olive oil consumption.