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Feb. 10, 2015
Spain Dominates Booming American Market for Bulk Olive Oil
Bulk olive oil imports are replacing prepackaged shipments, according to figures released today by the International Olive Council (IOC).
Feb. 10, 2015
Olive Council Says Proposed Changes to Codex Standard Hinder Fraud Detection
The International Olive Council produced three papers in preparation for the 24th session of the Codex Committee on Fats and Oils.
Jan. 22, 2015
A Defining Moment for Iranian Olive Oil
New coming opportunities to increase olive and olive oil production and popularity in Iran.
Jan. 16, 2015 N. America
Last Year's Huge Spanish Crop Led to Higher U.S. Imports in Latest Tally
Jan. 12, 2015 Africa / Middle East
Proposed Rules Would Align Morocco with International Standards
Dec. 16, 2014 Production
Dec. 8, 2014 Business
Dec. 4, 2014 Business
Dec. 3, 2014
Olive Council Extends Barjol's Term
Despite objections by Turkey, the members of the intergovernmental organization voted to extended the contract of the executive director through 2015.
Nov. 13, 2014
Turkey Opposes Extending Barjol's Contract
In a letter to the European Commission, the head of Turkey's delegation to the IOC accused the executive director of "usurping the powers of the Council."
Nov. 9, 2014
A Growing Appetite for Olive Oil in Korea
Imports of olive oil into South Korea climbed by 50 percent over last year, according to a report by the International Olive Council.
Oct. 8, 2014
Half the Spanish Olive Oil This Year, Twice the Greek as Prices Climb
Spain will see its output drop by half this season, while Greece will double its output, according to latest estimates by the International Olive Council.
Oct. 1, 2014
Olive Council Warns of 'Standstill' if Prices Get Too High
Jean-Louis Barjol answered questions at the University of Jaén concerning a potential slowdown in olive oil consumption.
Sep. 9, 2014
U.S. Olive Oil Imports Bounce Back, Not So Much in China, Brazil
U.S. olive oil imports bounced back strongly, but the news is not as good in the other key markets of China and Brazil.
Aug. 18, 2014
IOC Seeks New Method to Measure EVOO Phenolics
The IOC's tender to define new testing methods for phenolic compounds for nutritional labeling claims is a watershed moment for olive oil quality.
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.
Jul. 8, 2014
Olive Council Reports Upswing in World Olive Oil Market
Global sales of olive oil and olive pomace oil rallied in April, the International Olive Council says in its latest market newsletter.
Jul. 8, 2014
Survey Finds Consumers Both Enthused, and Confused, About Olive Oil
Americans use olive oil a lot once they start, but myths persist and they still find choosing an olive oil confusing, a survey found.
Jul. 4, 2014
Fancy Food Show Rife with Opportunities for Olive Oil Stakeholders
Olive oil producers, exporters, retailers and promotion committees converged at the massive event that draws over 24,000 visitors.
Jul. 1, 2014
At the Fancy Food Show in New York, the International Olive Council wasted yet another opportunity to do something that mattered.
Jun. 29, 2014
Olive Council Wants Members to Crack Down on Flavored Olive Oils
Asking member countries to take a strict line on flavored olive oils is among the initiatives planned by the International Olive Council.
Jun. 20, 2014
Europe’s Olive Oil Advisory Group Debates Changes
The future of the IOC and progress in transatlantic trade talks were debated at a meeting of the European Commission’s olive oil advisory group.
Jun. 13, 2014
IOC Presents Mario Solinas Quality Awards
All of the winners of this year's awards hailed from Spain and Portugal, countries that have performed well in previous editions.