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Feb. 10, 2014
Dismal trade data marks the start of the 2013/14 olive oil season with imports down in all the major markets, according to figures in the International Olive Council’s latest newsletter.
Jan. 26, 2014
An 'Interactive' Lesson in Olive Oil Fraud
Oversimplification of complicated topics for short attention spans can disguise what is, all too often, just more misinformation.
Jan. 24, 2014
Importers and California Producers Begin a Dialogue in Davis
In an unlikely meeting, California olive oil producers met with major olive oil importers at U.C. Davis to find common ground.
Jan. 22, 2014 Food & Cooking
Olive Oils from Near and Far Showcased at Winter Fancy Food Show
Jan. 21, 2014 N. America
Jan. 7, 2014 Production
Dec. 15, 2013 N. America
Olive Oil Importers Say Trade Commission Report 'Fell Short'
Nov. 19, 2013 Food & Cooking
Ban Imminent on Refillable Olive Oil Bottles in Spanish Restaurants and Bars
Nov. 19, 2013
In Search of Mislabeled Olive Oil to Make a Buck
Reading the 2010 study that found most extra virgin olive oils mislabeled, a Washington man went out to find one to complain about.
Sep. 25, 2013
California Establishes Olive Oil Commission
The California Olive Oil Commission would conduct research and recommend olive oil grades and labeling standards in the state.
Sep. 23, 2013
Olive Council Welcomes U.S. Report, But Queries Objectivity in Parts
The IOC praised the U.S. International Trade Commission report but laments that "opinions as opposed to facts” are at times conveyed in it.
Sep. 12, 2013
Trade Commission Releases Report on Year-Long Investigation into U.S. Olive Oil Competitiveness
Olive oil producers, importers and marketers around the world are sifting document to try to gauge how it might affect their interests.
Sep. 10, 2013
Bill to Create California Olive Oil Commission Clears Senate
The Senate approved a measure to establish a state commission to strengthen the competitiveness of California’s olive oil industry.
Sep. 9, 2013
Slowdown in North American Olive Oil Imports
Olive oil imports into the crucial North American market have slipped, according to the International Olive Council.
Aug. 9, 2013
Trade Commission's Olive Oil Report Due Out Monday
The long-awaited report on olive oil industry competitiveness will be delivered Tuesday to the House Ways and Means Committee.
Jul. 12, 2013
Olive Council Calls 'Add Some Life' Campaign a Success
The International Olive Council credited a $1.7 million promotion campaign with immediately boosting North American olive oil imports.
Jun. 25, 2013
Farm Bill Amendment Draws Attention to Divided Industry
The battle over an import control provision drew attention to a greatly divided olive oil industry.
Jun. 7, 2013
U.S. Continues to Dominate World Olive Oil Imports
The United States took in 40 percent of global olive oil imports in the first six months of this season, according to recent IOC figures.
May. 28, 2013
Lawsuits targeting producers for mislabeling are popping up, and might represent just the tip of the litigation iceberg.
May. 28, 2013
Europe to Push U.S. for Solution on Olive Oil Pesticide Limits
Pesticide residue limits for olive oil will be raised during trade talks in September, according to Italian Member of Parliament Sergio Silvestris.
May. 14, 2013
Business Students Search for Better Understanding of Olive Oil
Graduate students from Curry College will tour California for a better understanding of the forces shaping the olive oil business.
May. 8, 2013
Judge Orders Kangadis to Recall or Relabel Capatriti Products
A judge ordered Capatriti to either recall its products, or apply a label stating that what’s inside is not really olive oil at all.
May. 7, 2013
Busy Year for Olive Oil Trade Group
The North American Olive Oil Association, which represents olive oil importers, had plenty to do in 2012, said its chairman, John Sessler.