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Aug. 23, 2016
Costco Switches Back to Italian for Private Label
After a one-year test with Greek oils, the world's second largest retailer has returned to Italy for its Kirkland Signature brand, saying it was "what members wanted."
Aug. 10, 2016
American Trade Group Awarded Research Grant
The funding is part of a $36.5-million provision in the Farm Bill for research to support the country’s specialty crop farmers.
Jul. 26, 2016
Class Certification Awarded in False Advertising Case Against Filippo Berio
A U.S. District Judge granted class certification to those who bought any brand Filippo Berio olive oil with the exception of their organic olive oil, between May 2010 and June 2015.
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A New Way for Retailers and Restaurants to Stock the World's Best Olive Oils
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Jun. 8, 2016
Australian Star Knows No Boundaries
Rob McGavin has led Boundary Bend to win over increasingly educated Australian consumers. With his company's expansion to the world's largest market, the odds of finding award-winning Cobram Estate olive oils at a store near you are getting better every day.
May. 31, 2016
‘Best Olive Oils Marketplace’ Offers World’s Top-Rated Extra Virgin Olive Oils
Early orders are exceeding expectations on the Marketplace, where every oil is an award winner at the prestigious New York International Olive Oil Competition
May. 18, 2016
Motion Supports False Advertising Case Against Filippo Berio Olive Oil
The plaintiff stated that she understood the term “Imported from Italy” on the Filippo Berio olive oil label to mean the oil was made from olives "grown, crushed, bottled, and shipped from Italy."
May. 12, 2016
Marketplace for World's Best Extra Virgin Olive Oils Nears Launch
A new "Buy Now" button will soon appear beside the winning brands on bestoliveoils.org, the annual guide to the best olive oils in the world.
May. 5, 2016
Trade Deal Would Remove Tariff Imbalance for U.S. Olive Oil Producers
As American olive oil producers continue efforts to expand the market for their products, the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership would provide significant relief to exporters.
Apr. 28, 2016
U.S. Wins 50 Awards at International Olive Oil Competition
American olive oil producers had their best showing yet at the 2016 New York International Olive Oil Competition.
Apr. 21, 2016
U.S. Congress Directs FDA to Test Imported Olive Oils
The U.S. House Agricultural Committee directed the FDA to look into creating a sampling and testing system for imported oils and to report back to Congress on its findings.
Apr. 16, 2016
UC Davis and the University of Jaén Sign Collaboration Agreement
The schools come together in Jaén with a shared vision to create a worldwide network of esteemed universities dedicated to the advancement of the olive oil sector.
Apr. 14, 2016
World's Best Olive Oils for 2016 Announced
The results of the 2016 New York International Olive Oil Competition were announced at a packed press conference this evening.
Apr. 14, 2016
The World's Best Olive Oils, Delivered
The New York International Olive Oil Competition announced the coming launch of the Best Olive Oils Marketplace, where you can buy this year's award-winning extra virgin olive oils.
Apr. 14, 2016
International Culinary Center to Offer Olive Oil Sommelier Certification
The new program's executive director, Curtis Cord and Dorothy Hamilton, the founder of the International Culinary Center, announced the joint project at the NYIOOC press conference today.
Mar. 29, 2016
'Best Olive Oils Marketplace' Opens to U.S. Vendors
With just a few clicks, consumers and retail buyers will now be able to order NYIOOC award-winners directly from U.S. merchants who stock them
Mar. 17, 2016
Deoleo Recalls Bertolli and Carapelli Products
For the second time in four months, Bertolli and Carapelli olive oils are recalled, this time over concerns about the presence of pesticides.
Mar. 11, 2016
World's Second-Largest Retailer Wants to be Known for its Olive Oil
Olive Oil Times publisher Curtis Cord spoke with Costco buyer Chad Sokol, who handles the commodity and dry grocery buying for the company’s warehouse stores throughout Northern California and many more in Nevada.
Mar. 9, 2016
Olive Farming Seen as a Promising Alternative to Ailing Citrus Industry in Florida
As citrus greening disease shows no sign of abating, some Florida farmers venture into growing olives on fields that have only known oranges.