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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 Business
Europe to Push U.S. for Solution on Olive Oil Pesticide Limits
May. 14, 2013 N. America
Business Students Search for Better Understanding of Olive Oil
May. 8, 2013 Business
Judge Orders Kangadis to Recall or Relabel Capatriti Products
May. 7, 2013 N. America
Apr. 29, 2013 Production
Apr. 29, 2013
Court Finds Olive Oil Grades Mean Little to 'Ordinary' Consumers
A New York court sees no evidence that the perceptions of most consumers align with various labeling standards for olive oil.
Apr. 12, 2013
Imports Up Sharply in Japan and China, Modest Gain in U.S.
Imports are up 31 percent in Japan, 24 percent in China, 15 percent in Canada and just 3 percent in the United States.
Apr. 7, 2013
Deborah Rogers, Cofounder of California's 'The Olive Press,' Resigns
The California olive oil industry pioneer said she was stepping down from the company she cofounded to start a new consulting business.
Mar. 19, 2013
Olive Oil Detained Due to Pesticide Traces
The detection of pesticide traces has stranded 98 shipping containers of Italian olive oil in the ports of New York and Seattle.
Feb. 27, 2013
Olive Oil’s High-Oleic Rivals Mounting
Production of high-oleic acid soybean oil is set to rise 20-fold in less than five years and biotech giants expect demand to grow fast.
Feb. 7, 2013
Trade Group Sues Olive Oil Producer for Deceptive Labeling
It was the first time the North American Olive Oil Association, a trade group of importers, has taken legal action against a producer.
Feb. 3, 2013
‘Extra Virginity’ Author’s Latest Investigation Raises Questions
Author Tom Mueller has stirred debate by blasting the competitor of a company he has repeatedly championed.
Jan. 18, 2013
U.S. Olive Oil Consumption Up 9 Percent in Latest Figures
Olive oil imports increased 38 percent in China, 21 percent in Japan, and 9 percent in both the United States and Brazil.
Jan. 17, 2013
Portugal's Experience Banning Olive Oil Cruets in Restaurants
In 2005, Portugal banned refillable olive oil bottles in restaurants. Now the European Union is considering a similar move.
Dec. 3, 2012
Three Fronts Converging in U.S. Olive Oil Industry
Three fronts, and the opposition to them, underscore the growing strength and voice of the U.S. domestic olive oil industry.
Nov. 30, 2012
Industry Notables Set to Testify at USITC Hearing
Witnesses from three continents are scheduled to testify at a public hearing at the U.S. International Trade Commission Wednesday.
Nov. 30, 2012
Spanish Olive Oil Tours American Cities
A campaign took to American cooking schools, restaurants and corporate dining rooms to demonstrate how to use Spanish olive oil.
Nov. 28, 2012
European Commission Calls Proposed Olive Oil Marketing Order 'Unfair'
The E.U. Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht said a proposed U.S. marketing order for olive oil would cause unfair delays and costs.
Nov. 19, 2012
Olive Center Offers Chemical Testing
The renowned California research center is offering olive oil chemical and sensory evaluations for producers, importers and retailers.
Nov. 9, 2012
U.S. Olive Oil Imports Continue Steady Climb
Olive oil and olive pomace oil imports into the United States grew 7 percent this year, according to the latest Olive Council figures.