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Sep. 24, 2014

Spanish Olive Oil Production Will Drop By Nearly Half, Report Says

GEA Westfalia says global olive oil production will slide to 2.6 million tons this season, down over 20 percent from last year's record.

Sep. 22, 2014

Greek Olive Oil Company Wins at European Business Awards

Greek olive oil retailer and producer Agora Fine Foods was among 709 national champions in the awards, which recognize business excellence.

Sep. 16, 2014

Spanish Olive Oil Center Conducts Open House

The Citoliva center in Andalusia celebrated the end of its summer program with an open training session.

Aug. 25, 2014

UK Prohibits Sale of Olive Oil 'On-Tap'

After December 13, 2014, "fill-your-own" olive oil sales will be banned in the UK, but there are few details of the new rule.

Aug. 18, 2014

Drought Threatens Consumer Olive Oil Prices in the U.S. and Abroad

Severe drought in California and Spain will reduce production and drive up prices, according to industry analysts.

Aug. 12, 2014

Spain Replaces Italy as Top Olive Oil Exporter to the U.S. and Japan

The global leader in olive oil production reached a new milestone thanks to a record harvest, and poor showings among European competitors.

Aug. 11, 2014

Olive Oil Skirts Russia’s Controversial Ban on Food Imports

Olive oil is not part of a Russian ban on food imports from the United States, European Union, Canada, Australia and Norway.

Aug. 11, 2014

EU Funding to Boost Consumer Confidence in Olive Oil Quality

Increasing consumer and market confidence in olive oil quality is one of the desired impacts of a proposed fund.

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.

Aug. 4, 2014

With No Deal on Olive Council’s Future, Europe Favors Treaty Extension

Lack of a deal on the future of the IOC means the treaty governing it is likely to be prolonged a year beyond its December expiration.

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Aug. 2, 2014

Spanish Promotional Campaign Makes Progress

A campaign by Spain's Interprofesional del Aceite de Oliva Español celebrated a successful first year.

Jul. 29, 2014

Snapshot of Italian Olive Oil Exports

Figures show a collaboration between ICE and Unaprol since 2010 has boosted Italian olive oil exports in key markets.

Jul. 25, 2014

Turkish Growers Criticize Bill to Allow Energy Plants on Olive Groves

Critics say a proposed bill to boost energy and mining projects would be detrimental to Turkey's growing olive and olive oil sector.

Jul. 22, 2014

Farmgate Prices Up 20 Percent in Spain

Prices are trending upward on predictions of a significant decrease in production for the upcoming campaign in Andalusia.

Jul. 16, 2014

The Case of the Disappearing Greek Olive Oils

Getting your label on the shelf is not where your job ends but where it begins.

Jul. 16, 2014

Granieri Succeeds Gargano at Unaprol

Olive oil producer David Granieri has been elected as the new Unaprol chairman, taking over from Massimo Gargano after his 8 years post.

Jul. 16, 2014

A Gift of Italian Olive Oil for EU Governors

Italian extra virgin olive oil will be presented to EU governors to kick off Italy's 6-month term as President of the European Union.

Jul. 16, 2014

More Imports of Greek Olive Oil to Japan

Greece exported record amounts of olive oil to Japan in 2012 and 2013, however production is expected to decline sharply.

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