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Jul. 14, 2015
Five Years Later, UC Davis Report Still Sends Shockwaves
The bombshell report would prove to be a game changer, cited countless times to illustrate the exploits of unscrupulous olive oil producers.
Jun. 1, 2015
Olive Center Offers Two Courses for Olive Oil Sensory Evaluation
The UC Davis Olive Center is offering its 12th and 13th Sensory Evaluation of Olive Oil Certificate Courses starting June 15.
May. 28, 2015
Two Out of Three California Olive Oils Fail New Homegrown Standards, Report Finds
A trade group released two reports raising questions about new California standards, which it says were hastily developed to avoid legal challenges.
May. 6, 2015 Production
Mar. 31, 2015 Producer Profiles
Mar. 2, 2015 N. America
Class Action Against Filippo Berio and Bertolli Importer Moves Forward
Mar. 2, 2015 Production
Feb. 18, 2015 N. America
UC Davis Olive Center Plans Two-Part Sensory Evaluation Course for Spring
Feb. 10, 2015
Spain Dominates Booming American Market for Bulk Olive Oil
Bulk olive oil imports are replacing prepackaged shipments, according to figures released today by the International Olive Council (IOC).
Jan. 24, 2015
Are Olive Oil Tasting Bars Just a Trend?
Is the so-called "on-tap" olive oil concept just the latest retail trend that will go the way of the bath and body shop?
Jan. 22, 2015
Boundary Bend Sets Up Shop in California
Australia's renowned olive oil producer has chosen the site for its new U.S. facility and is reaching out to regional growers.
Jan. 16, 2015
Last Year's Huge Spanish Crop Led to Higher U.S. Imports in Latest Tally
Imports to the U.S. rose last season due to the strong output by Spain, which challenged Italy as America's leading olive oil supplier.
Jan. 12, 2015
Filippo Berio and Bertolli Distributors Face Class Action over Olive Oil Quality
Two class action suits were filed in California against the importers of the most popular brands of Italian olive oils.
Jan. 5, 2015
California Olive Ranch Acquires Lucini Italia
The largest American olive oil producer, announced its acquisition of Lucini Italia, a producer and importer of Italian extra virgin olive oils.
Jan. 5, 2015
California's 'We Olive' Opens in Brooklyn
California-based olive oil retailer We Olive has opened its first East Coast franchise in the Brooklyn, New York neighborhood of Boerum Hill.
Jan. 2, 2015
Texas Olive Farmers Elect Leaders
Texas olive oils reached a milestone when growers elected their first board of directors to help advocate for the booming industry.
Dec. 11, 2014
California's 'Rainpocalypse' Good News for State's Olive Oil Producers
From one extreme to the other, California farmers are hoping a "biblical rain" will bring relief from this year's historic drought.
Dec. 5, 2014
Judge Denies Bid to Hold Kangadis Owners Responsible in Fraud Case
The owners of Kangadis Foods will not be held personally responsible for selling falsely-labeled olive pomace oil.
Nov. 26, 2014
California Journal: Bari Welcomes Visitors to Dinuba
Bari Olive Oil in Dinuba held its fourth annual Olive Oil Festival earlier this month, attracting hundreds of visitors to its plant.
Nov. 17, 2014
From Corning in the Sacramento Valley to Lindsay in the San Joaquin this year’s table olive crop is a serious disappointment,
Nov. 5, 2014
California Olive Ranch Negotiating to Buy Importer Lucini
The largest American olive oil producer announced it is working to acquire a fast-growing importer of Italian olive oils.
Oct. 27, 2014
Costco Reportedly Inks Deal with Greek Producer
Costco representatives and U.S. distributor Tassos Chronopoulos made a deal with Cretan olive oil producer Botzakis, S.A.
Oct. 20, 2014
Retailer Gets His Day in 'Shark Tank'
A Midwestern olive oil specialty retailer will pitch his business on the popular American television show tonight at 9:00 PM (EST).