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Feb. 15, 2015
Turks Import Olive Oil to Satisfy Local Demand
Turkish olive oil companies are importing olive oil from abroad to make up for shortages in the domestic market.
Feb. 9, 2015
Turkish Olive Oil's Indian Ambitions
A Turkish delegation took part in Food Hospitality World in Mumbai to develop the potential of this new market. The goal of Turkey is to take the 25% of olive oil imports market share in the Asian country.
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 Asia
Dec. 11, 2014 Asia
Turkey Fears Backlash in Local and Foreign Markets with Higher Prices
Dec. 5, 2014 Asia
More Olive Groves Leveled in Turkey to Make Way for Power Plants
Nov. 26, 2014 Asia
Nov. 9, 2014 Asia
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.
Jun. 9, 2014
Italian Extra Virgin Takes Aim at Taiwan
Taipei will host a seminar about “real” Italian olive oil presented by the trade group Unaprol and the Italian Institute for Foreign Trade.
Mar. 20, 2014
Greek Olive Oil Producers Struggle in China
Greek olive oil producers and distributors are finding that their products have not been an easy sell in China.
Feb. 10, 2014
Dismal trade data marks the start of the 2013/14 olive oil season with imports down in all the major markets, according to figures in the International Olive Council’s latest newsletter.
Feb. 10, 2014
Dalmia Sells Olive Oil Business to Cargill
The sale marks the end of the tumultuous campaign by an Indian industrialist to popularize olive oil in a market reluctant to change.
Jan. 27, 2014
European Exporters Ask Taiwan to Stop Shunning Their Olive Pomace Oil
Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) met with a European delegation in Taipei today over its continuing refusal of olive pomace oil.
Jan. 10, 2014
Olive Council Investigating Taiwan’s Rejection of Pomace Oil Imports
Olive oil’s peak body is reaching out to Taiwan as the island continues to reject shipments of olive pomace oil.