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Mar. 29, 2014
Expert Says Eradication of New Olive Tree Disease in Europe Unlikely
Will Italy be able to eradicate the disease which has already devastated 8,000 ha of olive groves in Lecce? And what is the risk of the plant pathogen spreading elsewhere in Europe?
Mar. 25, 2014
New Heart-Health Push from Carbonell
Deoleo has a new health pitch in Spain with a spot for its Carbonell brand olive oil that highlights cholesterol control.
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.
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Feb. 26, 2014
Spain Sets New Record for Olive Oil Exports
Spain continues to enjoy stronger foreign and domestic demand for its olive oil, with new figures showing both are at record levels.
Feb. 20, 2014
Olive Oil Package Design Top of Mind During Greek Crisis
Greek bottling companies are performing at their best as olive oil producers seek to stand out from the crowd with innovative designs.
Feb. 12, 2014
Rural Payments Agency Overseeing New Olive Oil Regulations in U.K.
The RPA's Horticultural Marketing Inspectorate has been chosen to oversee the new EU regulations that went into effect last month.
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. 6, 2014
Olive Oil Futures Market Notches Second Profitable Year
The decade-old Olive Oil Futures Market continued a good run largely thanks to increased price volatility.
Feb. 3, 2014
World's Largest Olive Oil Company Reports Drop in Sales
Sales by the world's largest olive oil producer fell to €809 million last year - down from nearly €829 million in 2012.
Jan. 31, 2014
Spain Sees Record for Exports as Production Recovers
Olive oil production and exports are back up in Spain, according to new figures for the first quarter of the 2013/14 olive season.
Jan. 29, 2014
Italy, Spain, Tunisia America’s Top Olive Oil Suppliers
Spain’s loss was Turkey’s gain last season in the world’s biggest olive oil market, where total imports slipped six percent.
Jan. 20, 2014
EU Offers €5m to Fight Olive Oil Fraud
Research on better detection of olive oil fraud could receive about €5 million ($6.7m) under the European Commission’s new program.
Dec. 30, 2013
Spanish Harvest Marked by High Volumes, Low Prices
Ex-mill olive oil prices in Spain are at their lowest point for the calendar year as dry skies favor a rapid harvest and high volumes.
Dec. 21, 2013
Greece Flip-Flops on EVOO Labeling
A late decision will allow producers to use oleocanthal and oleacein levels to justify health benefit claims of olive oil polyphenols.
Dec. 14, 2013
Córdoba Congress to Promote Excellence in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
“Building Bridges” is the theme of the International Congress of Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Córdoba, Spain.
Dec. 10, 2013
Europe Set for New Regulations on Olive Oil Labeling
New rules aimed at making olive oil labels easier to read and understand will apply from late next year in the European Union.
Dec. 4, 2013
Spain Produces 8,700 Tons in First Month of New Olive Oil Season
Spain’s olive oil production, domestic consumption and exports are all up - but stocks are at a four-year low - for October, the first month of the 2013/14 olive oil season.
Nov. 26, 2013
A new €70 billion EU program for research and innovation, called Horizon 2020, will support new initiatives of small businesses.