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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 Food & Cooking
Nov. 28, 2012 Business
European Commission Calls Proposed Olive Oil Marketing Order 'Unfair'
Nov. 19, 2012 N. America
Nov. 9, 2012 N. America
Nov. 2, 2012 Europe
European Commission Asked to Act on Threat of U.S. 'Trade Barriers'
Oct. 24, 2012
Spanish Producers Fear Imminent U.S. Import Restrictions
Spanish olive oil producers are up in arms over the “unfair” and “absurd” marketing order being considered in the United States Congress.
Oct. 4, 2012
Trade Commission Investigates Olive Oil Industry 'Competitiveness'
The global competitiveness of the U.S. commercial olive oil industry will be the subject of a U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) investigation.
Jul. 29, 2012
Olive Oil Importers Ask FDA for 'Enhanced Standard of Identity'
The NAOOA, whose members are companies that import olive oil into the U.S., petitioned the FDA to adopt standards established by the International Olive Council.
Jun. 25, 2012
Our business is only a year old and we have a long way to go to take over the world, but we are working on it.
May. 3, 2012
Olive Oil Promotion Hits 1,500 Bakeries Around Spain
The Spanish Interprofessional organization of olive oil has recently commenced a campaign in 1,500 Spanish bakeries as part of the European program for promotion of olive oil.
Apr. 27, 2012
103rd AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo
1,600 colleagues will gather to focus on the science and business dynamics currently driving the global fats and oils industries.
Feb. 23, 2012
USDA Surveys the Chemical Profiles of American Olive Oils
A new study illustrates the chemical diversity of olive oil varietals in the U.S. to fine-tune standards and prevent trade restrictions for American exporters.
Jan. 28, 2012
California Senators Hear Industry's Call for a 'Level Playing Field'
Dan Flynn, Tom Mueller, Mike Bradley, Bob Bauer. It's no wonder one senator called it the "most interesting informational meeting I've ever been to."
Jan. 24, 2012
Stakeholders to Testify at California Olive Oil Hearing
Extra virgin olive oil fraud will be the topic of an informational hearing Thursday at the California State Capitol in Sacramento.
Jul. 12, 2011
Barjol Calls for "Synergy" in New Olive Oil Promo Campaign
Calling the American market a "top priority," Olive Council Director Jean-Louis Barjol was in Washington to kick off a new $1.7M promotion campaign under the slogan "Add Some Life."
Jun. 22, 2011
Council Chooses Exponent PR to Promote Olive Oil in North America
An IOC spokesperson said that having reviewed the six applications made last month, its Tenders Evaluation Committee had proposed Exponent PR as the successful bidder from three finalists.
Jun. 10, 2011
Steve Mandia founded the East Coast Olive Oil Corporation in 1991 and guided its growth to become one of the largest olive oil importers in the United States.
May. 25, 2011
Six Firms Vie to Promote Olive Oil in North America
Bids from five North American and one European firm were officially opened this morning at IOC headquarters in Madrid by the International Olive Council.
Apr. 13, 2011
Olive Oil Lawsuit Dropped in California
The class action lawsuit followed a University of California at Davis study that found samples of imported olive oils from supermarkets failed certain tests for extra virgin classification.
Apr. 12, 2011
North American Olive Oil Association Hosts a Tasting in New York
Olive oil industry executives and journalists gathered at a midtown Manhattan Italian restaurant Monday evening for an olive oil tasting and dinner NAOOA.