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Jan. 24, 2011
Turkey's Bilici Group, Italian Partner to Produce Olive Oil
Tamer Bilici said, “We have gone to Italy and completed our talks with Italian officials. We plan to put the facility into operation using high technology.”
Jan. 19, 2011
Greek Olive Oil Gains Ground in Bulgaria
A report from the Athens News Agency shows that olive oil exports from Greece to its Balkan neighbor have increased fourfold over the last four years.
Jan. 12, 2011
Spanish Olive Oil Giant Grupo SOS Announces New Financial Strategy
With a successful refinancing and an injection of around 600 million euros, the company has announced a strategic plan to distribute dividends to investors within the next two and a half years.
Jan. 10, 2011 Europe
Jan. 6, 2011 Europe
Spain Olive Oil Giant Hojiblanca Gets 3,000 Ton Order from China Co.
Dec. 5, 2010 Europe
Nov. 23, 2010 Business
Tests Find Higher Alkyl Ester Levels in Supermarket Olive Oils
Nov. 18, 2010 Europe
Nov. 4, 2010
In Spain, a Move to Ban Refillable Olive Oil Bottles in Restaurants
The initiative, defended by Socialist deputy Alejandro Alonso, looks to eradicate the dangers of “anonymous serving bottles” which he claims, “greatly degrade the image of olive oil."
Nov. 1, 2010
Paris Food Show Calls Olive Oils Marketed for Children "Innovative"
SIAL, the biannual food industry marketplace, highlighted three extra virgin olive oil products geared towards children among their "Trends and Innovations" selections.
Oct. 26, 2010
Recipe Contest in Brazil Promotes Spanish Olive Oil
The campaign to promote Spanish olive oil throughout Brazil is seen as a key strategic move to woo the consumer base of a country yet to be dominated by a single olive oil provider.
Oct. 26, 2010
Production in Italy Below Average as Subsidized Farmers Hold Back
Last winter’s large amount of rain helped growers in the south and central regions but hurt northern farms, while some farmers chose not to harvest at all.
Oct. 21, 2010
Spanish Farmers Threaten to Scrap Harvest Unless Government Acts
Many Spanish farmers have calculated that collecting the 2010/11 harvest would cost them more than what they would gain from withholding their products from the market.
Sep. 29, 2010
Spain's Bogaris Seeks Olive Groves in the U.S. and Chile
The diversified group of real estate, energy and agribusiness companies with headquarters in Seville, Spain predicts new acquisitions of olive plantations in Chile and the U.S. by 2012.
Sep. 28, 2010
In Italy, Spanish Olive Oil Prices Too Good to Pass Up
Italians are buying a lot of Spanish olive oil these days. Historically low prices have pushed Spanish exports to its trans-alpine rival up 19% according to recent data.
Sep. 24, 2010
Spanish Supermarket Chain Alcampo Accused of Olive Oil Fraud
The supermarket chain will be penalized for selling adulterated olive oil under its brand name Auchan, and for "lack of the most fundamental duties of due diligence."
Sep. 22, 2010
Soaring Generic Olive Oil Sales Worry Producers
Sales of private label olive oil brands are growing at a rate that is “truly spectacular, stunning and unprecedented” in Europe, now controlling up to 60-80% of the market share, according to producers.
Sep. 13, 2010
Biggest Season Ever for Spanish Olive Oil, Farmers Unimpressed
Sales of Spanish olive oil set new highs, but hold the celebration. Prices stayed below production costs for the second consecutive season.
Sep. 8, 2010
Aid for Andalusian Olive Farmers Battling Fruit Fly
One of the olive grove’s worst enemies, the insect could cause millions of euros of losses if not combated before the next harvest, which begins in December.
Aug. 30, 2010
Spanish Olive Oil Exports to the U.S. Showing Strong Gains
Spanish exports of olive oil to the United States have increased by 17% in the first half of the year, the result of economic circumstances and sustained marketing efforts.
Aug. 28, 2010
Spanish Co. Fills Pillows with Recycled Olive Pits
Olive pits and charcoal help with breathing while contouring to the head and neck and activating more than 40 acupuncture points, the company claims.
Aug. 26, 2010
Q&A with Hidamet Asa, Chairman of Turkish Olive Giant Marmarabirlik
Claiming to be the world's largest producer of olives, Marmarabirlik sets its sights on new markets with an ever-expanding range of products.
Aug. 24, 2010
Community in Spain Collects Used Olive Oil to Make Soap
An innovative program seeks to reuse the leftover quantities of various oils used in Spanish cooking and convert them to soap and other useful purposes.