Oct. 12, 2017
World Olive Oil Production Figures for 2017 Show Mixed Results
The current season looks mediocre after heat waves and droughts affected some areas over the summer.
Jul. 12, 2017
Olive Council Optimistic Following U.S. Meetings
Representatives from the International Olive Council met with U.S. producers, businesses and administration officials about industry standards and a promotional campaign.
Jun. 29, 2017
Taiwan Study Adds Little to Differentiation Measures, IOC Says
As Taiwan's FDA targets esters in their efforts to aid in differentiation, the International Olive Council said a recent study contributes little to the cause.
Jun. 7, 2017 Business
May. 17, 2017 World
Apr. 20, 2017 Business
Apr. 4, 2017 Fairs, Competitions
Mar. 6, 2017 Business
Feb. 11, 2017
Table Olive Sales Open Year Sharply Higher
Sales of table olives were sharply higher in China, Australia, Canada, Japan, and Brazil for the first two months of the current campaign, according to the International Olive Council, while olive oil prices have risen dramatically.
Jan. 11, 2017
Olive Council's New Agreement Takes Effect
The agreement aims to boost the involvement of importer countries by making participation shares more appealing.
Dec. 15, 2016
U.S. Lab Gets IOC Nod for Olive Oil Chemistry Testing
The International Olive Council has accredited Eurofins CAL for the chemical analysis of olive oil, the first independent U.S. lab to achieve the designation.
Dec. 15, 2016
Combined Efforts and Encouraging Outcomes at International Seminar on Xylella Fastidiosa
Researchers and experts attended the international seminar on Xylella fastidiosa held at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute in Bari to examine the current situation and define common measures to combat the disease.
Dec. 5, 2016
Olive Council Inaugurates World Olive Day
The International Olive Council launched 'World Olive Day' to celebrate olive trees, their health benefits and environmental advantages.
Dec. 5, 2016
World Olive Oil Production Drops Sharply
The International Olive Council said total olive oil production will drop by fourteen percent.
Nov. 18, 2016
Sustainable Olive Oil Production Helps Mitigate Climate Change
The International Olive Council attended the Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP22) to present research on sustainable olive oil production.
Oct. 31, 2016
U.S. Olive Oil Imports on Record-Setting Pace
The U.S. imported 306,844 tons of olive oil during the first 11 months of the 2015/2016 harvest season and, for the first time, more of it was from Spain than Italy.
Oct. 13, 2016
World Olive Oil Production Slips, Brazilian Imports Sharply Lower
The latest figures from the International Olive Council predict a 7 percent drop in production and sharply lower imports by Brazil after years of growth.
Sep. 12, 2016
Olive Council Invites Proposals for 'World Olive Day'
The International Olive Council is proposing grants for the financing of activities and events aimed at celebrating 'World Olive Day' in member countries.
Sep. 7, 2016
Olive Oil Production in China Reaches 5,000 Tons
While still a relatively small olive oil supplier, China is looking to expand domestic production to satisfy a growing market for healthier oils.
Aug. 4, 2016
New Deputy Directors at International Olive Council
The new senior management team is now complete with the addition of two new deputy directors, Mustafa Sepetçi in charge of administrative and financial affairs, and Jaime Lillo who will oversee the technical, economic and promotional units.
Jul. 22, 2016
The International Olive Oil Council approved new limits for fatty acids, allowing some varietals with unique chemical makeups to meet the parameters for the extra virgin grade.
Jul. 8, 2016
Olive Oil Production Gives Back to Environment More than it Takes
The latest research indicates that the carbon sink effect from olive trees in the biomass and soil is much higher than greenhouse gas emissions from production.
Jun. 6, 2016
World Olive Oil Production Exceeds 3.2M Tons
This year's total, estimated to exceed 3.225 million tons, will come close to the record 3.271 million tons produced in the 2013/2014 production season.