Jean Louis Barjol
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.
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.
Jul. 2, 2015
Olive Council Looks for a New Leader
The International Olive Council (IOC) has begun a search for a new executive director to replace Jean-Louis Barjol, whose term ends in December.
May. 18, 2015
In Latest Bid for Relevance, Council Seeks to Standardize Competitions
Facing waning interest in its own olive oil competition, the International Olive Council will offer to endorse rival events that abide by its rules.
Jan. 22, 2015
A Defining Moment for Iranian Olive Oil
New coming opportunities to increase olive and olive oil production and popularity in Iran.
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 Europe
Oct. 1, 2014 Business
Jul. 4, 2014 Food & Cooking
Fancy Food Show Rife with Opportunities for Olive Oil Stakeholders
Jul. 1, 2014 World
Apr. 9, 2014 World
Jun. 25, 2013
Barjol Attends Trade Group Meeting in France
The director of the International Olive Council presented an update on world production, imports, exports and consumption.
May. 1, 2013
United Nations Field Reports to Improve Olive Council Forecasts
Data gathered on the ground by the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization will be used for International Olive Council forecasts.
Apr. 25, 2013
Barjol 'Confident' Council Back to Normal After Meeting Next Month
A financial clamp on the activities of olive oil’s peak body could end at the end of May when a new attempt is made to pass its budget.
Feb. 21, 2013
Olive Council Activities in Limbo
Fallout from the Arab Spring is among factors in a current paralysis the IOC director called "extraordinary" and "difficult."
Oct. 24, 2012
For Olive Council, ‘Positive Journalism’ Hard to Come By
The International Olive Council suddenly cancelled a journalism contest because there were not enough entrees.
Apr. 17, 2012
Barjol: Without U.S., We'd Be 'Drowning in a Sea of Olives'
“There’s a need here for us all to educate consumers about why a certain price needs to be paid for this product,” the IOC director said while attending the World Bulk Oil Exhibition in Madrid.
Apr. 12, 2012
Barjol Proposes an Olive Oil Campaign in Japan
Selling olive oil's nutritional and health benefits to the Japanese is the focus of a new campaign being developed by the International Olive Council.