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Mar. 3, 2021
Mauritania Seeks to Join Olive Council
The West African nation and IOC will work together to promote olive cultivation, olive oil consumption and establish quality control measures.
Feb. 16, 2021
Olive Oil is Becoming One of Asia’s Most Popular Ingredients
Consumption and production are on the rise in Asia's two largest economies. Consumers still prefer imported brands to domestic ones.
Feb. 10, 2021
EVOO Consumption in Italy Rose in 2020, Production Slipped
Consumption edged upward in 2020, according to an industry group as production in the 2020/21 crop year turned out to be lower than initial estimates.
Jan. 15, 2021 News Briefs
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Dec. 8, 2020 Health
Nov. 11, 2020 News Briefs
Olive Oil Consumption in Spain Increased During State of Emergency
Oct. 27, 2020 News Briefs
Olive Oil Consumption Set to Outpace Production For a Change
Oct. 15, 2020
As EVOO Consumption Remains Strong in Italy, Producers Hope Prices Follow
A survey showed that 80 percent of Italians habitually buy extra virgin olive oil. Strong domestic consumption paired with poor harvests in Europe could lead to a rebound in prices.
Oct. 6, 2020
Europe's Olive Oil Exports on Record-Breaking Pace
The E.U. also expects record-high imports in the 2019/20 crop year.
Oct. 1, 2020
Demand for Extra Virgin Drives Olive Oil Sales in Spain
While demand for extra virgin rose, the appetite in Spain for the lower grades has dried up.
Jul. 10, 2020
E.U. Olive Oil Production Expected to Hit 5-Year High
The European Commission estimates production will rise to 2.3 million tons in the coming crop year.
Jul. 7, 2020
EVOO Consumption in Italy Predicted to Grow Even As Consumer Spending Falls
The increase in olive oil consumption is partially due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which has led consumers to change their eating priorities.
Jul. 1, 2020
Olive Oil Consumption in Spain Continues to Grow
A new report from the country's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries said olive oil consumption grew by more than three percent for the second straight year. Demand for extra virgin olive oil has led the way.
Jun. 5, 2020
USDA Predicts Global Olive Oil Production To Decrease Again
The United States Department of Agriculture predicts that global olive oil production will fall by nearly three percent, to 3.03 million tons, in the 2020/21 crop year.
Jun. 3, 2020
Plant-Based Food Sales Skyrocket as U.S. Consumers Seek Healthier Options
While the data show that plant-based food sales in the United States grew by 90 percent over the same period last year, anecdotal evidence suggests olive oil sales grew with them.
Apr. 24, 2020
Coronavirus Crisis Hits Small Producers Hardest in Portugal
Domestic consumption has dried up as restaurants close and hotel rooms sit empty. Exports have also dropped as countries around the world cancel their orders for Portuguese oil.
Apr. 21, 2020
Italian Production in 2019 Exceeds Initial Estimates
Italian olive oil production reached 365,000 tons, an increase of 110 percent compared to 2018 and 25,000 tons higher than initial estimates. Consumption, imports and exports also increased.
Apr. 21, 2020
Mixed Fortunes for European Olive Oil Sector Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
Olive oil consumption has crept up as a result of the pandemic and prices of extra virgin, virgin and lampante olive oils have started to stabilize. However, both exports and imports are expected to fall.
Mar. 31, 2020
Olive Oil 'Indispensable' for Most Italians, Survey Reveals
More than 60 percent of respondents said they would never give up extra virgin olive oil, citing its taste, health benefits and cultural importance.
Mar. 30, 2020
Consumers Reject EVOO Bitterness, Study Finds
New research analyzes how consumers perceive and evaluate bitterness in olive oils.
Dec. 26, 2019
E.U. Anticipates Increase in Consumption and Exports by 2030
Europe expects olive oil consumption to increase mostly in non-producing countries and exports to grow in both traditional and new markets.
Aug. 9, 2019
Producers and Exporters Eagerly Await Ratification of EU-Mercosur Deal
The trade deal will eliminate tariffs on both Mercosur and E.U. exports and creates the world's largest bloc of olive oil consumers and producers.