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Feb. 15, 2022
Yale Researchers Identify Six Target U.S. Audiences for Climate Change Messaging
Americans’ thinking around climate change has shifted toward more urgency.
Feb. 9, 2022
Brussels Ramps up Pressure on Washington to Drop Black Olive Tariffs
Despite the November 2021 ruling from the World Trade Organization, the United States has yet to drop its anti-subsidy tariffs on Spanish ripe table olive imports.
Nov. 29, 2021
Son of Pioneering Oregonian Wine Producers Blazes a Trail for Olive Oil
The owner of the state’s only commercial mill reflects on the challenges of producing award-winning olive oil in Oregon.
Nov. 20, 2021 Business
WTO Rules in Favor of Spanish Producers in Table Olive Dispute
Nov. 15, 2021 Health
Heart Association Declines to Endorse EVOO Consumption in Latest Guidance
Nov. 3, 2021 News Briefs
Oct. 26, 2021 Business
Sep. 23, 2021 News Briefs
WTO Delays Judgement on Spanish Black Olive Tariffs for Third Time
Sep. 1, 2021
Both Sides of Labeling Divide Satisfied As Amended Bill Passes California Senate
The bill, AB-535, would require brands that use the term “California” in their name to disclose the minimum percentage of California olive oil in their blended products.
Aug. 24, 2021
Olive Center’s New Director Begins Planning for The Future of California Olive Oil
Javier Fernandez-Salvador has plenty of plans for his new job including optimizing olive growing and harvesting for California’s changing climate.
Aug. 5, 2021
California’s Olive Oil Producers Face Uncertain Future as Historic Drought Continues
While some farmers remain optimistic that research and preparation will yield a fruitful future, others worry about the diminishing prospects of surface irrigation.
Aug. 4, 2021
Family Behind Organic Roots Adapts as California Drought Refuses to Break
The Polit family started out as rice farmers, but the state’s decades-long drought caused them to begin growing olives, which they continue to transform into award-winning oils.
Jul. 29, 2021
Trucker Shortage, Pay Increases Hit U.S. Olive Oil Market
A sharp increase in truckers' wages has caused a spike in olive oil prices.
Jul. 13, 2021
A Third of The Best American Olive Oils Come from This California Region
Producers from California’s Central Coast attributed the climate, soil and dedication of local institutions to their big successes at the World Olive Oil Competition.
Jul. 8, 2021
As Canadian Olive Oil Market Grows, Greek Exporters Fall Behind
While olive oil consumption increases in the wealthy North American country, the share belonging to Greek olive oil has remained stagnant.
Jul. 1, 2021
EPA Plans to Tackle Food Waste in Effort to Reduce Carbon Emissions
The United Nations found that food waste is responsible for up to 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Jun. 22, 2021
U.S. Court Rules in Favor of Spanish Producers Over Table Olive Tariffs
The Court of International Trade said the Commerce Department had failed to prove that subsidies received by Spanish table olive producers violated U.S. law.
Jun. 14, 2021
Europe and U.S. Close to Deal to End Airbus-Boeing Dispute
If approved by France, Germany and Spain, the deal would be unveiled when U.S. President Joe Biden visits Brussels this week.
Jun. 10, 2021
Sustainable, Organic Production Helps One California Producer Standout
Gold Ridge Organic Farms earned three Gold Awards and a Silver Award at the 2021 NYIOOC. The owner said organic production was the key to their success.
Jun. 8, 2021
Lower Yield Doesn’t Stop U.S. Producers From Celebrating NYIOOC Wins
From Texas to California and Oregon, 38 producers celebrated big wins at the World Olive Oil Competition despite an exceptionally tough harvest for many of them.
May. 28, 2021
Italy Overtook Spain as Largest Olive Oil Supplier to U.S., Data Shows
Italian olive oil exports grew for the third consecutive year, while direct exports from Spain dropped significantly as tariffs take their toll on Spanish producers.
May. 28, 2021
Boundary Bend Plants California’s Second Largest Medium-Density Grove
Officials from the company said the medium-density groves provide them with the flexibility to select the best olive variety for each growing condition.
May. 26, 2021
Olive Center to Host Webinar on Modern Table Olive Production
The free webinar will take place on June 23 and cover siting, orchard establishment and management.