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Nov. 21, 2015
Olive Oil Prices Fall Despite a Supply Seen as Modest
With supplies already low amid forecasts of an average harvest, the market remains perplexed about falling prices.
Nov. 20, 2015
High Quality, Average Yield Expected from Greece
Preliminary estimates call for an average output of Greek olive oil with excellent quality.
Nov. 20, 2015
San Isidro Labrador Cooperative Joins Interóleo
Andalusia’s second-largest olive oil seller incorporated its third new member in five months.
Nov. 18, 2015 Europe
Nov. 16, 2015 Europe
Italian Producers Group Propose New Olive Oil Classifications
Nov. 13, 2015 Europe
World's Largest Olive Oil Producer Responds to Fraud Allegations
Nov. 12, 2015 Europe
Nov. 3, 2015
Italian Harvest Off to Strong Start
Farmers are reporting a strong early harvest in terms of production totals and quality.
Nov. 3, 2015
In Greece, Volunteers Provide Olive Oil for Families in Need
Dozens of volunteers in the Athens suburb of Glyfada began harvesting olives from trees growing on public land to provide oil for local residents.
Oct. 30, 2015
Spain's 2014-2015 Production Off by Half
The Spanish government announced total production of 841,700 tons for the 2014-2015 season, down 53 percent from the year before.
Oct. 29, 2015
Farmers' Union in Jaén Calls for Official EU Production Estimates
The world’s top-producing olive region claims other countries’ lack of transparency harms Spanish producers.
Oct. 28, 2015
Spanish Olive Oil Sales Slip Amid Higher Prices
The 2014-2015 campaign saw only a modest decline in sales of Spanish olive oil during a year of challenges.
Oct. 27, 2015
Italian Court Orders Halt to Destruction of Olive Trees in Puglia
A court-ordered suspension will allow time for further tests to determine which disease has infected the trees.
Oct. 26, 2015
Spain Forecasts Production of 1.2M Tons
The world production leader said the 2015-2016 harvest should yield 1.2 million tons of olive oil.
Oct. 26, 2015
Cretan Olive Oil Exports Grow Fivefold
Cretan olive oil exports grew by 518 percent in the first half of 2015, helping to double Crete’s total exports.
Oct. 22, 2015
Spanish Olive Oil Prices Surge
A survey reveals a sharp increase in retail prices caused by low stocks and uncertainty over coming harvests.
Oct. 22, 2015
Catalonia Says its Output Will Be Lower, But Prices Should Remain Stable
The Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives of Catalonia (FCAC), said there will be a 33 percent reduction overall with volume estimates calculated at 25,000 tons.
Oct. 22, 2015
Focus on Exports Pays Off for Interóleo
Following a two-year strategy to diversify olive oil export markets, Interóleo has expanded sales of bulk and bottles sales in new markets.
Oct. 19, 2015
EU Farmers' Group Criticizes Plan to Increase Tunisian Olive Oil Imports
A plan to let more Tunisian olive oil into the EU has come under fire from Copa-Cogeca.
Oct. 14, 2015
U.N. Reasserts Role of International Olive Council with New Agreement
The U.N. Conference for Trade and Development (UNCTAD) adopted a new agreement that will be the basis of the IOC's mandate through 2026.
Oct. 14, 2015
Greece's Early Harvest Olive Oils
Early harvest oils, with their bitter taste, low acidity, and higher antioxidant content are worth paying a little extra for. If you can find them.
Oct. 13, 2015
Tunisia Has a Moment as Top Olive Oil Exporter
Tunisia exported more olive oil than any other country for the 2014/2015 season