Dec. 4, 2011
VN Dalmia Offers an Olive Oil Reality Check
"We should not waste time criticizing different grades of olive oil. Olive oil purists, in their zeal to promote extra virgin, miss the point," says VN Dalmia, chief executive of India's Dalmia Continental.
Nov. 1, 2011
India's Leonardo Olive Oil Unveils New 'Go Indiano' Campaign
Dalmia Continental’s flagship brand Leonardo Olive Oil has launched a new, high-decibel advertising campaign for the festive season in India with the slogan "Go Indiano."
Oct. 5, 2011
Indian Delegation Visits Spanish Producers
A high profile Indian delegation of 12 professionals from the food and beverages industry visited Spain to explore import opportunities for the Indian market.
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Feb. 24, 2011
Italian Olive Oil Raises Profile in India
Italian olive oil will be presented to Indian journalists, chefs, restaurateurs and buyers by UNAPROL, the organization of Italian producers.
Feb. 13, 2011
Q&A with Rajneesh Bhasin, Borges Group
Borges Group, India director Rajneesh Bhasin has long-term plans for India with on-ground campaigns, online and other media initiatives, and a foray into olive cultivation.
Jan. 31, 2011
China Lightens Spanish Olive Oil Stock with $9 Million Order
Chinese vice premier Li Keqiang‘s visit to Spain resulted in a $7.5 billion trade agreement that includes a nine million dollar purchase of Spanish olive oil stock.
Dec. 20, 2010
Olive oil is being aggressively promoted in India with campaigns by the International Olive Council and major olive oil producers.
Oct. 12, 2010
Spanish Olive Oil Continues Push into China
A recent study found that 82% of olive oil sold in China is labeled extra virgin, with Spain providing nearly half of the olive oil consumed in the huge emerging market.
Aug. 12, 2010
Andalucían Olive Oil Producer Courts Booming Chinese Market
The Andalucían ministry hopes to facilitate the introduction of Spanish olive oil brands that have yet to penetrate the Chinese market as well as consolidate the position of existing brands there.
Aug. 2, 2010
Grupo SOS Signs Distribution Deal in Japan for Bertolli Olive Oil
Grupo SOS is optimistic about its already strong olive oil business in Japan and the company has forecast a 5 percent market share increase in the next decade.
Jul. 16, 2010
Interview with VN Dalmia, Indian Olive Association
With the national health situation in a state of emergency, the president of India's olive association prepares for the "trickle down" of olive oil usage from the market's high end.
Jul. 3, 2010
An Olive Oil Experiment in India
Saplings of high-yielding olives were brought from Israel, grown to a height of 1.5 meters in nurseries and then transplanted to the fields in Rajasthan.
Jun. 27, 2010
Chinese Consumers Confused by Olive Oil Choices
High prices and the lack of solid information are leaving consumers in China bewildered about the quality, value and health benefits of the olive oils being marketed to them.
Jun. 16, 2010
Spanish Olive Oil Giant Sets Up Shop in India
Borges will concentrate on its three ranges of olive oil — extra virgin, light and pure categories — targeting the markets in Delhi, Mumbai, Banglore, Hydrabad, Chennai and Pune.