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Sep. 28, 2011

Olive Council Deputy Director Urges Producers to Improve Quality

Olive oil producers need to adapt production to reflect the reality of worldwide demand – or face further losses, warns International Olive Council's deputy director Ammir Assabah.

Sep. 14, 2011

Olive Oil Campaign Gets a Life in New York

It may not be much to work with, but with a $1.7 million dollar allowance from the Olive Council, the new "Add Some Life" promotional campaign hopes to at least make eating olive oil a little cooler.

Sep. 8, 2011

Production Edges Higher, Prices Lower in Latest Olive Council Report

Prices dipped further in Spain after a period of relative stability, while the average price for Italian extra virgin retreated from the record highs reached earlier this year.

May. 25, 2011

Six Firms Vie to Promote Olive Oil in North America

Bids from five North American and one European firm were officially opened this morning at IOC headquarters in Madrid by the International Olive Council.

May. 21, 2011

Mario Solinas Extra Virgin Olive Oil Quality Award Winners Announced

The winners of this year's edition of the prestigious olive oil competition were announced yesterday by the International Olive Council.

May. 18, 2011

Olive Oil Production in China Grows, But Not Like Imports

China is taking a great leap forward with its olive and olive oil production and Spain is being urged to get onboard or see Italy or Israel take the lead.

May. 17, 2011

Council Predicts Second Biggest Year Ever for Olive Oil Production

The International Olive Council predicts this year to be the world's second-best for olive oil production, thanks largely to increases in Algeria, Morocco, Syria and Turkey.

May. 12, 2011

Expoliva Kicks Off in Jaén

Andalusian president José Antonio Griñán urged olive oil producers to put greater emphasis on olive oil quality, while MARM director Isabel Bombal called for the IOC to add members.

Apr. 14, 2011

Olive Council Denounces UC Davis Report's 'Undercurrent of Aggression'

The International Olive Council called the report "the same inexplicable criticism" that could cause "irreparable damage to the reputation of olive oil."

Apr. 8, 2011

Building on "Proven Success" IOC Plans Summer Launch of US Campaign

The Olive Council plans to spend $1.7 million to promote olive oil use in the United States and Canada, building on what the latest IOC market report calls its "proven success" in the world's biggest market.

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Apr. 7, 2011

Q&A With IOC Director Jean-Louis Barjol

The executive director of the International Olive Council discusses Australian standards, mixed results in India and China and his ambitions in the United States.

Mar. 11, 2011

New Figures Show Growth in Imports and Higher Prices for Italian Olive Oil

Most countries saw imports rise from a year ago, and while the olive oil pricing crisis raged in Spain and Greece, Italian olive oil continued to command a premium.

Feb. 22, 2011

Davis Olive Center Responds to IOC Criticism of Report

Researchers from the UC Davis Olive Center responded recently to criticism of last year's controversial study by a group of chemists from the International Olive Council.

Feb. 18, 2011

Olive Council Calls Proposed Aussie Standards "Barriers to Trade"

The International Olive Council issued a statement calling for the reconsideration of the proposed olive oil standards for Australia and New Zealand.

Feb. 18, 2011

Council Releases Olive Oil Market Summary

The International Olive Council released today its January summary of the world olive oil market which presented data from the last few months of 2010.

Feb. 1, 2011

Paul Vossen: Olive Oil Taste Panels Are Not The Problem

Producers of fresh oil from high quality fruit should be the only ones rewarded with a higher price and the designation of extra virgin.

Jan. 24, 2011

Turkey's Bilici Group, Italian Partner to Produce Olive Oil

Tamer Bilici said, “We have gone to Italy and completed our talks with Italian officials. We plan to put the facility into operation using high technology.”

Jan. 21, 2011

Report Finds North Americans Hungry for Olive Oil, Often Misled

A new report commissioned by the Olive Council about the North American olive oil market shows more demand, and more confusion as consumers sift through competing messages.

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