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Nov. 3, 2012
Indian Olive Association Meets in New Delhi
IOA President VN Dalmia said India’s olive oil imports had grown by nearly 40 percent from 5,000 tons in 2010-11 to 6,900 tons in 2011-12.
Oct. 15, 2012
Olive Farming in India’s Rajasthan Rolls On
In it's fourth year, an olive cultivation project in Rajasthan, India is progressing nicely with oil yield testing within the target range.
Sep. 28, 2012
Italy’s Nicola Pantaleo Buys Stake in Indian Olive Oil Company
The deal gives the Italian olive oil producer a 27 percent stake in India's leading distributor, Dalmia Continental.
Sep. 25, 2012 Production
Sep. 21, 2012 Asia
Indian Pomace Oil Brand Responds to Complaint on Health Claims
Sep. 11, 2012 Asia
Sep. 5, 2012 Asia
Aug. 13, 2012 Asia
Aug. 8, 2012
New Olive Oil Brands Find Space in Indian Edible Oils Market
Leading global and domestic olive oil brands are aiming for a larger slice of the edible oil market in India as demand, while still relatively small, shows promise.
Jul. 30, 2012
Signs Point to More Olive Oil in India
The consumption patterns in the food and beverages segment in the Indian market show a growing trend in favor of healthier products, including olive oil.
May. 11, 2012
1.2 billion Indians are beginning to learn about olive oil, and new plantations in Rajasthan and Gujarat are showing real promise. India is now entering into real olive oil production.
Jan. 25, 2012
Optimism Abounds at Indian Olive Association Meeting
Ambassadors of Spain, Italy, Portugal, Syria and Jordan were the honored guests at the annual meeting of the Indian Olive Association in New Delhi last week.
Jan. 20, 2012
Dalmia-Funded Study Finds Indians Could Benefit by Using Olive Pomace Oil
A new study showed that participants who used olive pomace and canola oils had a decrease in body weight, waist circumference, lipids in the blood, and liver fat.
Dec. 15, 2011
Commercial Olive Cultivation Begins in India
India's western state of Rajasthan is all set to begin the commerical cultivation of olive. Large farmers in the state have shown keen inclination towards olive cultivation.
Dec. 4, 2011
VN Dalmia Offers an Olive Oil Reality Check
"We should not waste time criticizing different grades of olive oil. Olive oil purists, in their zeal to promote extra virgin, miss the point," says VN Dalmia, chief executive of India's Dalmia Continental.
Nov. 22, 2011
Private Farms in India Set to Begin Olive Cultivation
Following successful field trials over the last three years in the government land, the state is now ready to expand the scope of olive cultivation to private farmers.
Nov. 9, 2011
Olive Oil Finds Its Way in North India’s Kitchens
Olive oil appears to be making inroads in the kitchens of one of the most modern cities in North India, Chandigarh, where its use is rising in the traditional parantha.
Nov. 1, 2011
India's Leonardo Olive Oil Unveils New 'Go Indiano' Campaign
Dalmia Continental’s flagship brand Leonardo Olive Oil has launched a new, high-decibel advertising campaign for the festive season in India with the slogan "Go Indiano."
Oct. 5, 2011
Indian Delegation Visits Spanish Producers
A high profile Indian delegation of 12 professionals from the food and beverages industry visited Spain to explore import opportunities for the Indian market.
Sep. 23, 2011
Dalmia Tries Simplified Olive Oil Labels in India
Leonardo olive pomace oil is ideally suited for everyday Indian cooking and frying, according to its new label which now includes a prominent image of a traditional Indian food platter.
Sep. 13, 2011
Flavored Olive Oil Adds Zing to Traditional Indian Dishes
Indian cooks have traditionally used groundnut or almond oil to add different flavors to their homemade dishes. Now olive oil is the rising star creating more chic Indian fare.
Aug. 22, 2011
Olive Farming Project in India Fails to Take Off
India’s leading agricultural state of Punjab has failed to execute its ambitious olive cultivation project that was launched with much fanfare in 2008.
Aug. 12, 2011
Borges Plans $2.7M Campaign to Promote Olive Oil in India
Borges Mediterranean Food Products, one of the largest producers of olive oil in the world, is stepping up its marketing efforts in India with a major advertising campaign.