Aug. 19, 2014
Olive Oil and Rice Bran Oil Compete for Indian Markets
As olive oil becomes more affordable within Indian population, rice bran oil, a popular staple, faces increasing competition.
Aug. 11, 2014
EU Funding to Boost Consumer Confidence in Olive Oil Quality
Increasing consumer and market confidence in olive oil quality is one of the desired impacts of a proposed fund.
Aug. 4, 2014
With No Deal on Olive Council’s Future, Europe Favors Treaty Extension
Lack of a deal on the future of the IOC means the treaty governing it is likely to be prolonged a year beyond its December expiration.
Apr. 10, 2014 Europe
Data on Italy’s Carryover Olive Oil Stocks Too 'Sensitive' to Release
Dec. 3, 2013 Production
Nov. 11, 2013 Europe
EU Olive Oil Sector Eager for Details of New School Promotion Plan
Nov. 6, 2013 World
Oct. 30, 2013 World
Oct. 24, 2013
Mouse in Olive Oil Cruet Spurs New Push For Ban
The discovery of a live mouse in an olive oil cruet in a Paris eatery has prompted new calls for the refillable containers to be banned from bar and restaurant tabletops.
Oct. 17, 2013
Concern in Europe Over New Olive Oil Standards
Europe’s olive oil sector is keeping a wary eye on the United States and Australia for any moves to introduce mandatory quality standards, the minutes of an E.U. consultation committee show.
Aug. 15, 2013
Mediterranean Food Producers See Red Over U.K. 'Traffic Light' Labels
Olive oil producers are concerned the United Kingdom’s “traffic-light” food labeling will see their flagship products rated unhealthy.
Jul. 11, 2013
Refillable Oil Bottles Banned in Spanish Bars and Restaurants
The Spanish government is preparing a royal decree banning refillable olive oil containers in restaurants and bars.
Jun. 13, 2013
Madrid Workshop Defines International Study on Olive Oil Fraud Detection
An international research project on olive oil authentication will be funded by the European Union.
May. 29, 2013
Spain Denies Request for Details of Olive Oil Audits
Spain has objected to a request to release details of its audits of the accuracy of olive oil labels.
May. 24, 2013
Cioloș On Europe's Olive Oil Backflip
European Agriculture Commissioner Dacian Cioloș explains why he froze his plan to ban refillable olive oil bottles from restaurants.
May. 23, 2013
Cioloş U-Turn Surprises Farmers' Union
The union representing European farmers from 36 countries blamed the Commissioner’s u-turn on political pressure.
May. 23, 2013
Refillable Olive Oil Bottle Ban Put On Ice
The European Commission has shelved its ban refillable bottles in restaurants in the face of “strong” consumer opposition.
May. 22, 2013
Widespread Backlash Over Refillable Olive Oil Bottle Ban
Europe's ban on refillable olive oil bottles has been described as silly, crazy, and likely to increase costs and waste.
May. 21, 2013
Decision Against Greece Upheld for CAP Violations
Greece will need to get by with $320 million less subsidies, after to a court found it failed to comply with CAP rules.
May. 16, 2013
Europe to Ban Refillable Olive Oil Cruets in Restaurants
Olive oil in restaurants and bars in Europe will have to be in properly-labeled, non-reusable containers from next year.
May. 2, 2013
Spanish Olive Oil Gets €8 Million for New Promotional Campaigns
The European Commission has allocated €8 million to the promotion of Spanish olive oil throughout the Europe and other markets around the world.
Apr. 23, 2013
Experts in Olive Oil Authentication Called to Madrid Workshop
Olive oil authentication will be under the spotlight at an invitation-only scientific workshop to be held in Madrid from June 10-11.
Mar. 8, 2013
Olive Oil Sector Eyes European Vote Next Week
Europe’s olive oil sector will come a step closer to knowing its fate when the full European Parliament votes in Strasbourg next week.