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Oct. 18, 2024
Trump’s Tariff Proposals Would Sting U.S. Olive Oil Consumers
Whether there is a ten- or 60-percent tariff on all imported goods, most observers believe olive oil will become more expensive, and consumers will pay the difference.
Oct. 13, 2024
Filippo Berio Exec Forecasts Production Rebound, Falling Prices
The chief executive of the North American operation believes the sector must increase supply and production efficiency while cultivating demand.
Sep. 5, 2024
Spanish Producers, Policy Makers Explore Strategies for Success in Chinese Market
From an emphasis on quality and terroir to smaller packaging formats, Spanish olive oil sector stakeholders identified several strategies to increase olive oil consumption in China.
Aug. 11, 2024 News Briefs
Social Media Users Unimpressed With Spain's Olive Oil Tax Cut
Jul. 23, 2024 Business
The Challenges and Opportunities Facing Morocco’s Olive Oil Sector
Jul. 18, 2024 News Briefs
Despite Falling Prices at Origin, Olive Oil Retail Prices Remain Elevated
Jun. 25, 2024 News Briefs
Spanish Households Purchase More Sunflower Oil Than Olive Oil for the First Time
Jun. 12, 2024 Business
Deoleo North America CEO Says Sustainability is Key to Growing Olive Oil Sector
Jun. 10, 2024
U.S. Sees Significant Growth in Organic Olive Oil Sales
In the past two years, organic olive oil sales in the U.S. have increased by ten percent while conventional extra virgin olive oil sales slipped.
May. 28, 2024
Spanish Olive Oil Sector Works to Develop Exports to China
As high prices change consumption habits in Europe, Spanish producers and exporters seek to promote olive oil consumption in the world’s second-largest economy.
May. 9, 2024
Renewed Concerns of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Shortages in Spain
Extra virgin olive oil supplies from the world's largest producer are expected to fall short of both domestic demand and export needs, potentially signaling an impending global shortage.
May. 7, 2024
European Olive Oil Supply Hits Decade-Low
A production drop and low stocks have kept prices high, tempering demand.
Apr. 16, 2024
Algerian Olive Oil Sector Maintains Momentum Despite Poor Harvest
Olive oil production in the 2023/24 crop year is expected to be about 50 percent below average. Still, officials are confident that the sector is poised to grow.
Apr. 11, 2024
Germany's Consumer Watchdog Warns Olive Oil Quality Is Falling
The warning comes after 17 of 19 samples of labeled extra virgin olive oil were found to be marginal, at best.
Apr. 1, 2024
Italians Have Changed Their Olive Oil Purchase Habits, Survey Finds
Despite rising prices and lower availability, 48 percent of Italian households continue to purchase as much olive oil as they did in previous years.
Mar. 13, 2024
High Prices Are Changing How Italians Feel About Olive Oil
Consumer surveys show Italians are buying less extra virgin olive oil, while other data confirm lower supermarket sales.
Mar. 6, 2024
US Surpasses Spain as Second-Largest Olive Oil Consumer
Experts predict the U.S. will overtake Italy to become the world’s largest consumer of olive oil.
Feb. 7, 2024
Acesur CEO Highlights Andalusia's Key Role in Sector's Future
Gonzalo Guillén believes production capacity is the limiting factor to increase olive oil consumption and Andalusia remains best positioned to expand the market.
Feb. 1, 2024
Tunisia's Olive Oil Price Cap Gets Mixed Response from Consumers
The government capped the price of olive oil to keep household costs down, but locals question the efficacy of the plan.
Jan. 25, 2024
Record Olive Oil Prices Drive Down Consumption in Spain
Consumers are using less olive oil, buying smaller formats and switching to lower-quality categories.
Jan. 16, 2024
El Niño Decimates Peruvian Olive Harvest
Olive oil production in Peru is expected to fall by as much as 90 percent in 2024.
Jan. 16, 2024
IOC Leader Focuses on Expanding Cultivation, Fighting Climate Change
The International Olive Council director, Jaime Lillo, says the future of olive oil production lies beyond the Mediterranean.
Jan. 15, 2024
Producers in Uruguay See Awards Fueling Exports, Local Olive Oil Culture
Uruguayans turned heads at the 2023 World Olive Oil Competition, setting their sights on export markets and homegrown appreciation.