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Oct. 6, 2014
Sol D’Oro Southern Edition Recognizes Region’s Top Producers
The Verona-based competition held its first southern edition in the Chilean capital, bringing together producers from South America, South Africa and Australia.
Sep. 25, 2014
Peru Conference Hopes to Bridge Research and Production
Peru plans to bridge gap between research and production today at the International Innovation Forum in Tacna.
Jul. 29, 2014
Sol D’Oro Competition To Launch Southern Hemisphere Edition in Chile
The competition will launch its first Southern Hemisphere edition in Santiago the last week of September.
Jul. 25, 2014 Fairs, Competitions
Jun. 24, 2014 S. America
Apr. 21, 2014 World
Jan. 13, 2014 S. America
Jan. 12, 2014 S. America
Nov. 19, 2013
Uruguayan Producers Say Exports Will Triple Last Year's
Increased local consumption, exports and market mobilization continue to demonstrate Uruguay's potential as a small but vital player on the world olive oil stage.
Oct. 30, 2013
Argentina’s Olive Oil Industry In Crisis
Argentina's olive oil industry is struggling to compete on the world stage and lacks the internal market to absorb the resulting surplus.
Oct. 15, 2013
Olive Oil Promotional Campaign Launches in Brazil
“It goes with everything that’s good” is the slogan behind a new campaign to teach Brazilians about the health benefits and culinary versatility of olive oil and table olives.
Aug. 30, 2013
Uruguay Joins International Olive Council
Uruguay has become the second South American country to join the International Olive Council following Argentina, which signed on in 2009.
Apr. 5, 2013
Peru Must Lift Anti-Subsidy Duties on Italian and Spanish Olive Oil
A Peruvian tribunal has quashed anti-subsidy duties the country had been imposing on imports of Italian and Spanish olive oil.
Feb. 7, 2013
Argentina Olive Oil Sector Seeks to Rebuild
After a very rocky year plagued by climate factors, high costs and falling prices, Argentina's olive oil sector approaches 2013 with caution.
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
Chile's Olisur Continues International Expansion
With a strong presence in the USA, Canada and Japan, Chilean manufacturer Olisur continues to push international expansion.
Nov. 16, 2012
Quality is Key for Uruguay’s Growing Olive Oil Sector
The olive oil sector is set to reach a half million liters this year, and industry representatives say the key to further growth is quality.
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
Campaign for Spanish Olive Oil in Mexico City
Eight of Mexico City’s top restaurants will feature Spanish extra virgin olive oil as the star as part of a month-long campaign.
Jul. 17, 2012
Uruguay Moves to Join Olive Council
At its annual meeting the International Olive Council said Uruguay has begun the process to join the intergovernmental organization.
May. 22, 2012
Olive Council Seeks Bids for Promotional Work in Brazil, China
The IOC has called for tenders for the 2012/13 phases of its promotions in Brazil and China, both of which are to emphasize health benefits and quality.
Mar. 13, 2012
ChileOliva to Host Seminar on Olive Oil Processing
The Chilean trade organization partners up with InnovaChile to offer a seminar on the olive oil quality, processing and efficiency in central Chile.
Mar. 2, 2012
Chile Looks for Stronger Ties with Andalusia
The South American country's burgeoning olive oil industry aims to form an alliance with Jaén and Andalusia, Spain's core olive producing region, to further expansion.