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Jun. 20, 2013
House Rejects Olive Oil Import Restrictions, Then Farm Bill Altogether
The House failed to pass the 5- year Farm Bill after an overwhelming vote to strike an olive oil provision.
Jun. 13, 2013
Olive Oil Quality Seals? Take Your Pick
Quality seal programs certify the quality of the olive oils displaying their stickers so consumers can buy with confidence.
Feb. 15, 2013
Olive Oil Fridge Test? Don't Count On It.
Dr. Oz urged his 3 million viewers to test EVOO by chilling it, but experts say the “fridge test” for olive oil is a long-standing myth.
Feb. 23, 2012 N. America
Feb. 13, 2012 World
Jan. 24, 2012 N. America
Oct. 31, 2011 Grades
Aussie Standard Wrapped, Paul Miller Pitches New World Olive Oil Quality 'Alliance'
Jul. 28, 2011 Tasting
Sensory Evaluation Classes Return to Paso Robles Olive Festival
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."
Apr. 11, 2011
California Bill Would Align Laws With New U.S. Olive Oil Standards
The California State Health Committee voted unanimously in favor of Senate Bill 818, a first step toward revising the state's olive oil standards to match new USDA definitions.
Mar. 23, 2011
California Olive Oil Council Elects Board Members
Elections had something to do with the record number of attendees at the annual meeting of the California Olive Oil Council. Members voted to fill six seats on a board of thirteen members.
Mar. 10, 2011
Change in the Air at California Olive Oil Council Meeting
There was a sense at this week's meeting in Monterey that the local industry stood at a pivotal moment with unprecedented challenges and opportunities.
Dec. 12, 2010
California Olive Ranch Rings in Change with New Year
The largest olive oil producer in the United States continues to expand in new markets while rolling in new packaging and consumer education initiatives.
Nov. 23, 2010
California Survey Confirms Olive Oil Boom
"We estimated 1.1 million gallons, but it gave people the opportunity to do a comparison to a country very well known as a producer, which is thrilling.” Patricia Darragh
Oct. 25, 2010
New U.S. Olive Oil Standards in Effect Today
Producers who choose to label their product "US Extra Virgin Olive Oil" may now begin the process of having it inspected and certified by the USDA.
Aug. 13, 2010
EVOO and A-Rod: The Dawn of Olive Oil's Era of Testing
The lawsuit was announced in typical American fashion, complete with a celebrity chef. Maybe this is what it needed to come to. Nothing happens here without buzz.
Aug. 4, 2010
Lawsuit Targets Olive Oil Brands Denounced in Davis Study
The lawsuit is the latest development in the unfolding aftermath of the Davis study which was financed, in part, by olive oil producers in California.
Jul. 14, 2010
In America, Olive Oil from Coast to Coast
You can thank the booming California industry for the buzz around olive oil in the States these days, but East Coasters aren't exactly virgins to the concept.
May. 7, 2010
Californians Rejoice After USDA Revises 1948 Standards
"It’s been a long journey for us" says Patty Darragh of the California Olive Oil Council.