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Oct. 24, 2012
Spanish Producers Fear Imminent U.S. Import Restrictions
Spanish olive oil producers are up in arms over the “unfair” and “absurd” marketing order being considered in the United States Congress.
Oct. 23, 2012
Latest Forecast Still Gloomy for Spanish Olive Oil Harvest
New and more thorough estimates have pegged Andalusia’s olive oil production at about half the average of the last five harvests.
Oct. 18, 2012
Deoleo and Hojiblanca, Former Rivals, Create Global Olive Oil Giant
Hojiblanca - the world’s biggest virgin olive oil producer will buy a stake in Deoleo , the global olive oil market leader.
Oct. 17, 2012 Africa / Middle East
Oct. 17, 2012 Europe
Agriculture Minister Sees Labeling Regulation as Good for Greek Olive Oil
Oct. 15, 2012 Business
Oct. 14, 2012 Europe
Oct. 14, 2012 Europe
Oct. 10, 2012
World Olive Oil Output Set to Fall 20 Percent
The International Olive Council says olive oil production in 2012/13 will be about 2.75 million tons, 20 percent off last year’s all-time high.
Oct. 8, 2012
With Rising Olive Oil Prices, Concerns of Falling Consumption
The retail prices of popular Spanish olive oil brands Carbonell and Koipe have shot up this month by as much as one euro ($1.30).
Oct. 4, 2012
Terra Creta Organizes Conference
Visitors from 14 countries and 50 local farmers have signed up for the Terra Creta olive oil conference held in Hania, Crete, next week.
Oct. 1, 2012
Crisis Spawns Investments in Olive Groves
As young people in Greece turn to their family properties, olive groves are suddenly considered a secure investment.
Sep. 26, 2012
Eurozone in Crisis, Olive Oil Marketers Shift Targets
At a time when purchasing power of Europeans is shrinking. Olive oil producers here will need to do more than just brand-building.
Sep. 24, 2012
Group Wants Bank Support for Greek Olive Oil Exports
The Hellenic Commerce Confederation suggested two ways to boost and sustain olive oil exports, both of which rely on ailing banks
Sep. 24, 2012
Rising Olive Oil Prices Keep Market Guessing
When and how rising wholesale prices for Spanish olive oil will impact on consumers are burning questions as the climb continues.
Sep. 16, 2012
As Russia Joins WTO, Better Prospects for European Olive Oil
With Russia joining the World Trade Organization, circumstances will be more favorable for European Union olive oil exporters.
Sep. 12, 2012
Council Establishes Olive Oil Price 'Observatory'
Improved tracking of olive oil prices and the provision of market forecasts and analysis are among the goals for a new 'business intelligence observatory' being set up by the International Olive Council.
Sep. 12, 2012
Olive Oil Not Always Local at Provence Markets
Sometimes the olive oils sold at local markets throughout the South of France are anything but local, and French producers say customers are being tricked.
Sep. 5, 2012
European Union Olive Oil, A Legislative Reality
Olive oil is becoming an “EU product” backed by Brussels through iron-clad rules regarding standards, labeling, marketing, health and nutritional claims and environmental rules.
Sep. 4, 2012
When it Comes to Olive Oil Consumption, Turkey Lags Behind Other Big Producers
Turkey is one of the leading olive oil producing nations in the world, but its local per capita consumption is surprisingly low.
Aug. 29, 2012
Olive Oil Prices Soaring in Spain
Bulk prices for extra virgin olive oil have shot up 57 cents in Spain amid gloomy harvest forecasts for the next season, which starts in a month.
Aug. 27, 2012
Europe's Olive Oil 'Action Plan' Still on Drawing Board
Final details of the European Commission’s olive oil action plan may not be available until the end of September, according to sources close to European Commissioner for Agriculture Dacian Cioloş.
Aug. 27, 2012
Report Forecasts Olive Oil Prospects for Spain, Italy, Greece
A report projects the largest producers will have their ups and downs towards 2020. Only Spain is expected to experience a rise in production