Jun. 3, 2013
Madrid Seeks the 'Perfect' Olive Oil
The Spanish capital has carried out tastings in shopping centers throughout the city to determine what locals consider to be best characteristics of extra virgin olive oil , all in a bid to create a new ‘super’ oil.
Apr. 29, 2013
Deoleo Reports Tough Time for Global Olive Oil Sales
Deoleo, the world’s biggest olive oil company, says American consumers helped offset a fall in sales in mature markets.
Apr. 9, 2013
Spanish Olive Oil Gets New Look
Spanish olive oil has updated its image with a new logo it hopes will help reinforce its role as the sector‘s world leader.
Apr. 4, 2013 World
Mar. 31, 2013 Business
Deoleo and Hojiblanca Cleared to Form Global Olive Oil Giant
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Jan. 7, 2013
Single Servings Win Innovation Awards
The expanding range of single servings of olive oil was evident at the SIAL international food fair in Paris.
Dec. 7, 2012
Australian Masterchef contestant Justine Schofield took to the stove to cook up a Spanish style feast for the people of Sydney.
Dec. 1, 2012
Argentina Declares Olive Oil a ‘National Food’
A new initiative will promote domestic marketing, production and consumption of olive oil in Argentina, where for every four liters of oil produced, just one is consumed at home.
Nov. 19, 2012
Valencian Company Wins Contract to Promote Olive Oil in Brazil
The campaign in Brazil, the world’s fifth most populous country, will be run by Grupo AGR Comunicación.
Nov. 12, 2012
Dalmia Cites India's Growing Demand for Olive Oil
India’s olive oil imports might rise by 45 percent, but it's still an incredibly small amount for one and a quarter billion people.
Nov. 7, 2012
Experts Share Key Trends in Olive Oil Retail
Consumer insights in key markets were shared by experts at the Terra Creta olive oil conference in Crete.
Oct. 19, 2012
EU Olive Oil Promotion Policies 'Unfair'
EU promotional mechanisms are encouraging unfair competition between member states, according to the Extra Virgin Olive Oil Consortium.
Oct. 18, 2012
Pitching Olive Oil a Little at a Time
Some companies are proposing olive oil in small doses in a bid to attract those who might otherwise not try it at all.
Oct. 17, 2012
Hojiblanca Goes After Tough Iranian Market
Despite high entrance fees and strict bureaucratic regulations, the Hojiblanca group is stepping up promotional efforts in Iran.
Oct. 14, 2012
Calls for Europe to Promote Olive Oil in General
The need for more generic promotion of olive oil was among issues discussed at the European Commission’s group on olives and olive oil.
Oct. 14, 2012
In Argentina, a Push to Make Olive Oil a 'National Food'
A proposed campaign aims to boost domestic sales, stimulate production and change the perception of olive oil among Argentine consumers.
Oct. 14, 2012
Madrid Restaurants Promote Local EVOOs
Fifty restaurants in Madrid are offering dishes featuring extra virgin olive oils from the region to increase awareness of the products.
Sep. 28, 2012
Italy’s Nicola Pantaleo Buys Stake in Indian Olive Oil Company
The deal gives the Italian olive oil producer a 27 percent stake in India's leading distributor, Dalmia Continental.
Sep. 26, 2012
Eurozone in Crisis, Olive Oil Marketers Shift Targets
At a time when purchasing power of Europeans is shrinking. Olive oil producers here will need to do more than just brand-building.
Sep. 17, 2012
Looking to Sell Olive Oil in Japan? Use Small Bottles
Sell your oil in small bottles and stress the health benefits. Those are among tips from Spain’s Institute of Foreign Trade (ICEX) for companies seeking a slice of the world’s third biggest economy.