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Oct. 8, 2018
Olive Oil Production Up More Than 25 Percent, Consumption Edges Higher
In its monthly newsletter, the International Olive Council released its preliminary data for the 2017/18 harvest season, which indicates increases in production, consumption and imports.
Oct. 1, 2018
A Very Good Year for Turkish Olive Oil Exports
A good year for olive growers combined with relatively poor years in the Mediterranean and a depreciating Lira, see Turkish exports on pace for a five-year high.
Sep. 28, 2018
Fire in Tuscan Countryside, Thousands of Olive Trees Up in Smoke
A massive wildfire on Mount Serra, in the province of Pisa, devastated a huge area of woodland and ten thousand olive trees.
Sep. 28, 2018 World
Sep. 25, 2018 World
Sep. 21, 2018 Production
In Greece, Olive Trees Suffer From Fruit Fly Infection Ahead of Harvest
Sep. 20, 2018 Health
Sep. 17, 2018 Business
E.U. - Japan Trade Deal Brings Opportunities to Olive Oil Exporters
Sep. 10, 2018
Restaurants in Greece Slow to Adopt New Rules for Olive Oil Service
Six months after the new rule banning refillable bottles, the restaurants who apply it are still an exception.
Sep. 7, 2018
Coming Off a Strong Year, Growers Ready for Harvest in Italy
The season now ending was characterized by an upward trend in terms of volume. Now, Italian farmers are looking at the next harvest and its climatic challenges.
Aug. 30, 2018
Spain's Dcoop Acquires Stake in California Table Olive Producer Bell-Carter
Spain's largest olive oil cooperative and its Moroccan partner have acquired 20 percent of the company partially responsible for U.S. tariffs on Spanish olives in an effort to avoid paying them.
Aug. 29, 2018
Deoleo Steadfast on Strategy as Profits Fall Further
A "price war" in North America, consumer mistrust in Italy and a weakening dollar have cut into Deoleo's bottom line.
Aug. 22, 2018
In Spain, Exports Grow While Consumption Falls
After drought and disease clouded export forecasts, the Spanish government is optimistic that they are in an upswing. The same is not true for consumption though as research shows Spaniards are perpetually using less olive oil.
Aug. 10, 2018
Controversy in Italy Over New 'Olio di Roma' PGI
Half of Lazio's olive oil producer's are covered by DOP certifications and say they stand to lose value. The other half can only gain from the new proposed IGP. And some say the bickering among the groups leaves everyone disappointed.
Aug. 8, 2018
'Heroic' Olive Cultivation in Italy Still a Struggle, but Fighting Back
Responsible for some of Italy's most characteristic olive oils and landscapes, moves are afoot to promote awareness of the country's heroic olive cultivation.
Aug. 7, 2018
Turkish Producers Keep Up Momentum After Strong Results at 2018 NYIOOC
Producers are optimistic about the future of Turkish olive oils after record-breaking wins at the 2018 NYIOOC.
Aug. 7, 2018
Kalamata Dominates Greek Table Olive Market
Krinos Foods Canada Ltd. president Alexander Georgiadis on the position of Greek table olives in a changing global marketplace.
Aug. 1, 2018
Dcoop, Pompeian Under Fire for Deceptive Labeling
The Spanish cooperative is again in the headlines for its export practices to the United States and its members are becoming wary.
Aug. 1, 2018
Hillside Groves Between Assisi and Spoleto Get Heritage Status
The territory including the olive groves of the slopes between Assisi and Spoleto was designed as the first Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System in Italy.
Jul. 31, 2018
Greek Trade Group Proposes National Strategy for Olive Oil
The National Interbranch Olive Oil Association unveiled a strategy to create a stable environment and boost exports.
Jul. 31, 2018
Olive Oil Increasingly Popular Among Douro Wineries
Portugal’s region of Douro is known for its Port and still wines, but more winery groups are becoming interested in producing and selling regional olive oils too.
Jul. 23, 2018
Spanish Olive Oils Kicks Off Promotional Campaign in New York
Under the slogan “Let’s Make A Tastier World,” the campaign will focus on the gastronomic and health benefits of olive oil.
Jul. 20, 2018
Trump Trade War Poses Problems for Oilseed and Vegetable Oils
Chinese tariffs on American farmers have tanked prices of the two agricultural commodities. Olive oil appears to be weathering the storm, unaffected by these latest developments.