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Aug. 6, 2015
India Says it Will Expand Olive Oil Production
Committing to a larger investment in the crop, the state government will increase the amount of land dedicated to olive tree cultivation.
Jul. 9, 2015
India Set to Market its Own Olive Oil
Rajasthan prepares for its first-ever, large-scale olive oil extraction next month.
Jun. 10, 2015
'Believe in Olive Oil' Campaign to Launch in Japan
The IOC campaign aims to promote olive oil and its health benefits while introducing new flavors for use in traditional Japanese cuisine.
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Jan. 15, 2015
Indian Importers Face Higher Duties
The higher tariffs following poor olive harvests in Spain and Italy paint a dire picture for importers and consumers who can expect higher retail prices.
Jan. 12, 2015
Turkey’s Olive Oil Exports Fall by Half
Producers are holding on to their stocks with expectations that prices will rise following the poor harvests in Italy and Spain.
Dec. 11, 2014
Turkey Fears Backlash in Local and Foreign Markets with Higher Prices
Producers worry that higher prices might cause local consumers and buyers in foreign markets to stay away from Turkish olive oil.
Dec. 5, 2014
More Olive Groves Leveled in Turkey to Make Way for Power Plants
After the second case of olive trees being uprooted in this Aegean region in recent weeks, a local official asked, "Will we use electric to feed people?"
Nov. 26, 2014
Nar Gourmet Debuts Mobile Olive Oil Production Truck
Olives from Hatay, Mersin, Antalya, Manisa, and Ayvalık will be processed with the company's new mobile processing unit.
Nov. 9, 2014
A Growing Appetite for Olive Oil in Korea
Imports of olive oil into South Korea climbed by 50 percent over last year, according to a report by the International Olive Council.
Nov. 7, 2014
Farmers and Police Clash in Turkey Over Clearing of Trees
An uproar over the clearing of ancient olive groves to make way for a new power plant has grown over social media networks.
Nov. 6, 2014
Ayvalık Panel Calls for Investment in Turkey's Olive Sector
A panel at the Ayvalık Olive Harvest Days, discussed the need to invest in olive oil sector in Turkey and join forces with international efforts.
Nov. 3, 2014
Mediterranean Olive Oil Exhibition in Shanghai
The SUDOLIVE Asia Olive Oil Exhibition was held in with its Mediterranean wine counterpart, VINISUD Asia this weekend in Shanghai.
Oct. 8, 2014
Chinese Co. Buys Majority Stake in Filippo Berio Producer
China's Bright Foods has acquired a majority stake in Italian olive oil producer Salov, maker of the top-selling Filippo Berio brand.
Sep. 25, 2014
Indian Olive Oil Market on the Rise
The Embassy of Spain in New Delhi says India’s olive oil market will rise at a steady pace of 25 percent.
Sep. 9, 2014
Turkey Braces for Economic Impact of Erratic Weather
Number two table olive producer, Turkey, is in the midst of dealing with the economic impact of erratic weather patterns over the last year.
Aug. 28, 2014
Indian Olive Association Responds to Reports of Olive Oil Blockade
The Indian Olive Association released a statement in response to the widely-reported Indian blockage of European olive oil.
Aug. 19, 2014
Olive Oil and Rice Bran Oil Compete for Indian Markets
As olive oil becomes more affordable within Indian population, rice bran oil, a popular staple, faces increasing competition.
Aug. 4, 2014
India Blocks European Olive Oil After EU Bans its Mangoes, MEP Claims
India has blocked arrivals of European foods after its mangoes were banned over quality concerns, Italian politician Mara Bizzotto claims.