Jul. 19, 2018
Deoleo Fights Back Against 'Fake News'
The world's largest olive oil company has gone on the offensive against click-bait headlines.
Jul. 13, 2018
Spain, E.U. React to U.S. Tariffs on Spanish Olives
"All possible options" are on the table as the European Commission decides how to react to US tariffs. In Andalusia, members of the provincial government have already set out to lobby Brussels and Madrid for action.
Jul. 9, 2018
Hundreds Protest Proposed Olive Tariffs in Spain
The tariffs on all types of olives are set to be discussed later this week and, if approved, come into force later this month.
Jun. 21, 2018 World
Jun. 11, 2018 Production
Unusual Weather Could Be Problematic for California Olive Crop
Jun. 10, 2018 Business
May. 23, 2018 Business
May. 17, 2018 Trade Events
May. 10, 2018
American Producers Win Record Number of Awards
After a successful year at the NYIOOC, producers reflect on what their awards mean to them and what the competition says about their brands and the quality of American extra virgin olive oil.
May. 8, 2018
UC Davis Introduces Growing, Milling and Branding Master Class
The UC Davis Olive Center is introducing a new class on olive growing, milling, and branding in June, bringing expert instructors together for a two-day immersion through classroom and field instruction.
Apr. 3, 2018
An Olive Oil Immersion in New York
Producers, food industry professionals and journalists will be attending the 2018 NYIOOC on April 26 -- and many will stay for a comprehensive 6-day course in olive oil sensory assessment.
Mar. 27, 2018
A New Generation Leads Laconiko to Excellence
The Pierrakos family has lifted a farm in Greece from a workaday livelihood to an inspired enterprise that produces award-winning oils infused with their vision, passion and purpose
Mar. 5, 2018
Fighting for the Future of Canola With Genetic Engineering
Seed companies are engaging in a high-stakes effort to develop new clubroot-resistant seeds in order to protect Canada's $21 billion canola oil industry.
Feb. 27, 2018
Winners and Losers in the Growing American Market for Bulk Imports
Some exporters have been able to take advantage of the growing American demand for bulk olive oil.
Feb. 5, 2018
Beef and Olive Oil Deal Breakers in Ongoing EU-Mercosur Talks
Sensitive agricultural products are the sticking points in the almost two-decade-long negotiations of the EU-Mercosur Association Agreement.
Jan. 22, 2018
Simplifying Science is the Goal of New U.S. Marketing Campaign
At a California conference, the International Olive Council laid out its plan to translate the wealth of proven health benefits to growing consumer consumption.
Jan. 17, 2018
UC Davis Olive Center Turns 10
The University of California at Davis Olive Center celebrates its tenth anniversary this week as a research and education center that continues to make an impact on the olive oil industry worldwide.
Jan. 10, 2018
Restaurant, Wine Retailer Team Up to Pair Wines, Olive Oils and Foods
An olive oil sommelier is sharing his passion through a series of events in Olympia, Washington.
Dec. 22, 2017
Smithsonian Explores the World's Best Olive Oils
The Smithsonian Institution will host a seminar to explore high-quality extra virgin olive oils on February 3.
Dec. 15, 2017
California Olive Ranch Gets $35M Investment
COR said it had received the largest investment ever for an American producer that will be used for research, expansion, and the implementation of environmental initiatives.
Dec. 13, 2017
American Lab Recertified by Olive Council
Eurofins remains the only privately owned American laboratory to receive the IOC recognition.
Nov. 30, 2017
After Wildfires, California Producers Find Inspiration in Harvest
California olive growers discuss this year's expected yields, as well as the challenges and rewards of their work.
Nov. 8, 2017
Cobram Estate's New Chef Wants to 'Set the Tone' for California's Olive Oil Culture
Kevin O'Connor has spent the last few months learning all he can about olive oil as the resident chef for the Australian brand that recently set up shop in the U.S.