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Nov. 17, 2014

Tough Season in California

From Corning in the Sacramento Valley to Lindsay in the San Joaquin this year’s table olive crop is a serious disappointment,

Nov. 14, 2014

One California Olive Farmer Calls it Quits

Randy Childress managed 184 acres of olive trees more than 100 years old. Today he's looking for a job.

Oct. 10, 2014

California's Olive Oil Time Warp

Thanks to their new self-imposed regulations, California olive oil producers are already partying like it's 2015.

Jun. 9, 2014

Sonoma Course Explores The Intricacies of Olive Oil

A one-day short course offered by the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) will give students a chance to learn from the masters.

Apr. 16, 2014

U.S. Producers Win 37 Awards at International Olive Oil Competition

Two California olive oil producers won the first American ‘Best in Class’ awards at the 2014 New York International Olive Oil Competition.

Mar. 29, 2014

California Producers Approve State Olive Oil Commission

California producers voted into existence a new Olive Oil Commission of California with an eye toward enhancing the competitiveness of the state’s olive oil industry.

Sep. 23, 2013

First Olive Festival for San Benito

The October 19 festival will bring awareness to the region’s agriculture and artisans, with an emphasis on local olive oils.

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.

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.

Apr. 29, 2013

California Proposes Olive Oil Commission

If a bill currently working its way through is successful, California could have a new commission to oversee its olive oil industry.

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Apr. 25, 2013

U.S. Producers Win Big at International Olive Oil Competition

Olive oil brands from the United States won 21 gold and 15 silver medals at the New York International Olive Oil Competition.

Mar. 8, 2013

Napa Valley Olive Oil Competition Opens to Producers of All Sizes

Olive oil producers can register for the third annual Napa Valley Olive Oil Competition until March 29th.

Jan. 7, 2013

Texan Olive Oil Pioneers Ready for Next Phase

Texas has long been known for its crude oil. Black gold. Texas tea. But now another kind of oil is making serious headway.

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.

Sep. 11, 2012

California Olive Oil Goes to Washington

Everyone knows that an army marches on its stomach, but it took Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to highlight the fact that diplomacy does too.

Sep. 6, 2012

The Mystique of California Terroir

The California terroir is the combination of ideal land and climate conditions, but it's the community of growers interacting with the environment that makes the olive oil so special.

Feb. 17, 2012

Olive Oil Quality: Whither the US?

January 2012 is likely to be remembered as a watershed month in the US olive oil industry. It seems that at long last, we can glimpse a light at the end of the tunnel.

Feb. 13, 2012

California Certified: Who Made the Grade

The COOC celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and they’ve listed a veritable who’s who of California olive oil with the release of their 2012 seal winners.

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