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 Production
Combined Efforts and Encouraging Outcomes at International Seminar on Xylella Fastidiosa
Dec. 5, 2016 Business
Dec. 5, 2016 Business
Nov. 18, 2016 Production
Sustainable Olive Oil Production Helps Mitigate Climate Change
Oct. 31, 2016 Business
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.
Apr. 4, 2016
Increased Attention on Olive Oil Volatile Compounds
Increased attention is being paid to the study of volatile compounds in virgin olive oil and their interactions with the sensory profile.
Mar. 9, 2016
Drop in Olive Oil Consumption in Europe Blamed on Harvest Woes, Higher Prices
In the latest report by the International Olive Council, recent poor harvests in Italy and Spain, have led to a drop in olive oil consumption.
Feb. 29, 2016
Olive Council Announces 'Mario Solinas' Winners
The International Olive Council (IOC) announced today the winners of its annual Mario Solinas Quality Award.
Feb. 24, 2016
New Director Looks to Shore Up Olive Council
A little more than a month after taking his office, the IOC executive director, Abdellatif Ghedira, shared his thoughts about key issues in the olive oil sector.
Jan. 27, 2016
'New World' Producers Set to Announce Trade Group to Rival International Olive Council
An announcement is expected on the formation of a trade group made up of New World olive oil producing countries, an organization that would rival the Madrid-based International Olive Council.
Jan. 14, 2016
Olive Council Looks Back at 57 Years Since Founding
In its latest newsletter, the International Olive Council looked back at its founding and pointed to changes in the charter defining its future.
Dec. 8, 2015
Global Olive Oil Consumption Slips 7 Percent
World consumption for the 2014/15 crop year was assessed at 2.85 million tons, while in Europe consumption fell by 11 percent to 1.5 million tons, accounting for most of the downturn.
Dec. 2, 2015
Olive Council Elects New Leader
The Council of Members nominated Abdellatif Ghedira, a Tunisian, who was selected among a group of applicants including Moroccan and Spanish candidates.