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Dec. 8, 2014

Olive Oil Prices Soar, Consumption Slides in Latest Report

The International Olive Council (IOC) reported an expected 38 percent drop in olive oil production and sharply higher prices for extra virgin olive oil.

Nov. 9, 2014

A Growing Appetite for Olive Oil in Korea

Imports of olive oil into South Korea climbed by 50 percent over last year, according to a report by the International Olive Council.

Oct. 8, 2014

Half the Spanish Olive Oil This Year, Twice the Greek as Prices Climb

Spain will see its output drop by half this season, while Greece will double its output, according to latest estimates by the International Olive Council.

Dec. 10, 2013

Olive Oil Imports Down in North America and China

Imports of olive oil and olive pomace oil fell six percent in North America this year, according to the International Olive Council.

Dec. 9, 2013

Importers Accuse Australian Group of Making False Claims

The Australian Olive Association has launched a "buy Aussie" campaign, which one group calls misleading.

Dec. 4, 2013

Spain Produces 8,700 Tons in First Month of New Olive Oil Season

Spain’s olive oil production, domestic consumption and exports are all up - but stocks are at a four-year low - for October, the first month of the 2013/14 olive oil season.

Oct. 28, 2013

Spain Starts Season with Low Stocks, Concerns About Forecasts

Spain’s olive oil bottlers are at their lowest stock levels in about four years, according to the latest figures from the Spanish Olive Oil Agency (AAO).

Oct. 8, 2013

World Olive Oil Consumption Slips, Production Rebounds

Global olive oil production should bounce back to about 3 million tons this season - up a fifth on 2012/13, according to a provisional forecast from the International Olive Council (IOC).

Oct. 8, 2013

Organic Olive Oil Leads Category in Germany

German consumers are demanding more information on the qualities, and origins of olive oils, according to Spain’s ICEX.

Sep. 12, 2013

Reports of Curtailed Olive Oil Consumption May Be Less True in Greece

As many are switching to cheaper vegetable oils due to the economy, Greek olive oil industry experts say it's different here.

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Jun. 26, 2013

Olive Oil Industry Megatrends

Simon Field looks at some global trends to consider when planning to sustain and grow olive oil enterprises.

Jun. 7, 2013

U.S. Continues to Dominate World Olive Oil Imports

The United States took in 40 percent of global olive oil imports in the first six months of this season, according to recent IOC figures.

Jun. 6, 2013

Greeks Still World's Top Olive Oil Guzzlers

Greeks still leads the world in per capita olive oil consumption, according to recent figures from the European Commission.

May. 7, 2013

Where Olive Oil Demand is Waxing and Waning

The spectacular surge in demand for olive oil in emerging markets will endure largely driven by health interests, a Rabobank report says.

Mar. 11, 2013

World Olive Oil Production Drops by a Quarter, Council Predicts

The forecast for this season's olive oil output has been lowered amid evidence the Spanish harvest will be even lower than expected.

Jan. 30, 2013

Olive Oil Production and Consumption Down in Spain

First quarter olive oil production in Spain is down by more than a half, and domestic consumption has also fallen, the latest figures show.

Jan. 18, 2013

U.S. Olive Oil Consumption Up 9 Percent in Latest Figures

Olive oil imports increased 38 percent in China, 21 percent in Japan, and 9 percent in both the United States and Brazil.

Jan. 9, 2013

An Olive Tree for Every Home in La Rioja, Argentina

La Rioja, Argentina has implemented a program to provide each family in the region with their own olive tree plant.

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