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 Asia
Jan. 20, 2012 Health
Dalmia-Funded Study Finds Indians Could Benefit by Using Olive Pomace Oil
Dec. 15, 2011 Production
Dec. 4, 2011 Asia
Nov. 22, 2011 Production
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.
May. 26, 2011
Another Olive Production Project in India
Following the success in Rajasthan, the government of Gujarat has funded a pilot project to grow olive trees in the state in an effort to transform the fortunes of local farmers.
May. 4, 2011
Olive Farming Blooms in India’s Desert State
Gideon Peleg is the Israeli technical manager overseeing olive cultivation in Rajasthan. The first commercial yield from the Indo-Israel joint venture is expected this year.
Apr. 27, 2011
India’s Olive Oil Imports Sharply Higher
The rising consciousness of the Indian consumers about healthy foods helps the effort to promote olive oil as an alternative to the traditional cooking oils used by the average Indian household.
Feb. 24, 2011
Italian Olive Oil Raises Profile in India
Italian olive oil will be presented to Indian journalists, chefs, restaurateurs and buyers by UNAPROL, the organization of Italian producers.
Feb. 13, 2011
Q&A with Rajneesh Bhasin, Borges Group
Borges Group, India director Rajneesh Bhasin has long-term plans for India with on-ground campaigns, online and other media initiatives, and a foray into olive cultivation.
Dec. 20, 2010
Olive oil is being aggressively promoted in India with campaigns by the International Olive Council and major olive oil producers.
Nov. 22, 2010
One Answer to Health Crisis in India
Lifestyle and diet changes are needed in India, where the world's second-largest population is facing a health crisis led by rising rates of heart disease and diabetes.
Nov. 9, 2010
Olive Oil from the Top of the World
In the Himalayan foothills Hartmut Bauder found a climate he calls "the opposite of Europe" and the perfect place to produce the only olive oil made in Nepal.