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Sep. 9, 2014
Chinese Search Giant Unveils Chopsticks to Detect Olive Oil Quality
Baidu says its chopsticks can detect adulteration in olive oil and other foods.
Apr. 14, 2014
New Data Shows Continuing Decline in World Olive Oil Imports
A worrying fall in world trade in olive oil and olive pomace oil continues, the latest market figures shows.
Mar. 20, 2014
Greek Olive Oil Producers Struggle in China
Greek olive oil producers and distributors are finding that their products have not been an easy sell in China.
Dec. 10, 2013 Business
Oct. 8, 2013 Europe
Aug. 6, 2013 Asia
Jun. 6, 2013 Business
Trade Dispute with China Could Impact Europe's Olive Oil Exports
May. 14, 2013 Europe
May. 13, 2013
Growing Thirst for Olive Oil in Japan and India
The pace with which olive oil demand is rising in Japan is outstripping even that of China, according to recent IOC figures.
Jan. 14, 2013
Could China Rival Spain as World Olive Oil Capital?
Cheap labor costs, good access to water and ambitious expansion plans could give rise to another olive oil global power.
Dec. 4, 2012
Two Spanish Olive Oil Regions Get Protection in China
A China-EU deal will protect Spanish olive oils produced under the names Sierra Mágina and Priego de Córdoba from imitatations.
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.
May. 22, 2012
Olive Council Seeks Bids for Promotional Work in Brazil, China
The IOC has called for tenders for the 2012/13 phases of its promotions in Brazil and China, both of which are to emphasize health benefits and quality.
May. 14, 2012
Adulteration Risk as Olive Oil Gains Ground in China
A new report on the huge potential to sell more olive oil to China also comes with a warning - opportunists there are already cashing in by selling adulterated oil.
Jan. 7, 2012
China Scrutinizes Olive Oil Imports from Italy
China has alerted its local inspection and quarantine authorities to perform a careful check of the quality of Italian olive oil imported into the country.
May. 18, 2011
Olive Oil Production in China Grows, But Not Like Imports
China is taking a great leap forward with its olive and olive oil production and Spain is being urged to get onboard or see Italy or Israel take the lead.
Mar. 22, 2011
Spain Pulls Ahead in Olive Oil Sales to China
The battle for dominance within China’s olive oil market is still very much underway but Spanish producers are now said to be pushing ahead.
Mar. 1, 2011
Turkish Olive Oil Aims for Asia
Turkey is one of the producing countries that have embarked on an aggressive marketing campaign in the Asian region for the promotion of its olives and olive oil.
Jan. 31, 2011
China Lightens Spanish Olive Oil Stock with $9 Million Order
Chinese vice premier Li Keqiang‘s visit to Spain resulted in a $7.5 billion trade agreement that includes a nine million dollar purchase of Spanish olive oil stock.
Jan. 6, 2011
Spain Olive Oil Giant Hojiblanca Gets 3,000 Ton Order from China Co.
The deal marks a major breakthrough for the world's largest olive oil company, which seemed to be failing so far to capitalize on the huge emerging market.
Jan. 3, 2011
Tunisia Eyes China for Share of Emerging Olive Oil Market
Most believe the key to the future success of the Tunisian oil industry will be to mind its reputation and focus on the quality of the olive oils it produces.
Dec. 8, 2010
Chef Calls Olive Oil "Perfect" for Chinese Cuisine
The executive chef of the Great Wall Hotel in Beijing, said that olive oil is perfect for cooking Chinese food, "especially for stewing, braising, and earthen pot cooking."
Oct. 12, 2010
Spanish Olive Oil Continues Push into China
A recent study found that 82% of olive oil sold in China is labeled extra virgin, with Spain providing nearly half of the olive oil consumed in the huge emerging market.