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.
May. 7, 2013
Where Olive Oil Demand is Waxing and Waning
The spectacular surge in demand for olive oil in emerging markets will endure largely driven by health interests, a Rabobank report says.
Apr. 25, 2013
Spain Selling Less, Buying More Olive Oil
With its harvest a million tons below last season, Spain imported more and exported less, than in any other month in the last four years.
Apr. 22, 2013 Europe
Apr. 12, 2013 Business
Apr. 5, 2013 Business
Peru Must Lift Anti-Subsidy Duties on Italian and Spanish Olive Oil
Mar. 27, 2013 Europe
Mar. 19, 2013 Business
Mar. 13, 2013
Encouraging Signs for Greek Olive Oil
The Greek Ministry of Agriculture expects olive oil exports to rise in 2013, with new tools to reach broader markets.
Mar. 11, 2013
World Olive Oil Production Drops by a Quarter, Council Predicts
The forecast for this season's olive oil output has been lowered amid evidence the Spanish harvest will be even lower than expected.
Mar. 7, 2013
Italy and Tunisia Exporting More Olive Oil to Spain
The drastic drop in Spain’s olive oil production this season appears to have been a boon for Italy and Tunisia.
Feb. 7, 2013
Argentina Olive Oil Sector Seeks to Rebuild
After a very rocky year plagued by climate factors, high costs and falling prices, Argentina's olive oil sector approaches 2013 with caution.
Jan. 18, 2013
U.S. Olive Oil Consumption Up 9 Percent in Latest Figures
Olive oil imports increased 38 percent in China, 21 percent in Japan, and 9 percent in both the United States and Brazil.
Jan. 18, 2013
Olive Oil Prices in India Moving Sharply Higher
Olive oil prices in India are set to go up substantially owing to a hefty increase in olive raw material costs in Spain and Italy over the last six months.
Jan. 7, 2013
Libya Hopes to Boost Olive Oil Exports
Libya is aiming to reduce its economic dependence on crude oil, and improve its export success in another kind.
Dec. 28, 2012
Iran Produced 47,000 Tons of Olive in 2012
Iran produced about 28,000 tons of canned olives this year, while olive oil production stood at 3,200 tons.
Dec. 10, 2012
Turkey Aims to Boost Olive Oil Exports to $3.8b in 10 Years
Olive oil producers and exporters in Turkey have set an ambitious target to increase olive oil exports twentyfold in 10 years.
Dec. 6, 2012
Council Predicts Dip in Olive Oil Consumption
The International Olive Council predicts a 5 percent drop in olive oil consumption, and a nearly 20 percent drop in production, for 2012/13.
Dec. 1, 2012
Production Up, Consumption Down in Greece
Nevermind an increase in local olive oil production, Greek consumers are being forced to find cheaper alternatives.
Dec. 1, 2012
Argentina Declares Olive Oil a ‘National Food’
A new initiative will promote domestic marketing, production and consumption of olive oil in Argentina, where for every four liters of oil produced, just one is consumed at home.
Nov. 19, 2012
Chile's Olisur Continues International Expansion
With a strong presence in the USA, Canada and Japan, Chilean manufacturer Olisur continues to push international expansion.
Nov. 12, 2012
Dalmia Cites India's Growing Demand for Olive Oil
India’s olive oil imports might rise by 45 percent, but it's still an incredibly small amount for one and a quarter billion people.
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.