Jul. 8, 2014
Olive Council Reports Upswing in World Olive Oil Market
Global sales of olive oil and olive pomace oil rallied in April, the International Olive Council says in its latest market newsletter.
Jul. 8, 2014
Survey Finds Consumers Both Enthused, and Confused, About Olive Oil
Americans use olive oil a lot once they start, but myths persist and they still find choosing an olive oil confusing, a survey found.
Jul. 1, 2014
At the Fancy Food Show in New York, the International Olive Council wasted yet another opportunity to do something that mattered.
Apr. 28, 2014 Europe
Dec. 10, 2013 Business
Dec. 9, 2013 Australia / NZ
Dec. 4, 2013 Europe
Spain Produces 8,700 Tons in First Month of New Olive Oil Season
Oct. 28, 2013 Business
Spain Starts Season with Low Stocks, Concerns About Forecasts
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.
Jun. 26, 2013
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.
Dec. 6, 2012
Council Predicts Dip in Olive Oil Consumption
The International Olive Council predicts a 5 percent drop in olive oil consumption, and a nearly 20 percent drop in production, for 2012/13.
Dec. 1, 2012
Production Up, Consumption Down in Greece
Nevermind an increase in local olive oil production, Greek consumers are being forced to find cheaper alternatives.
Nov. 12, 2012
Dalmia Cites India's Growing Demand for Olive Oil
India’s olive oil imports might rise by 45 percent, but it's still an incredibly small amount for one and a quarter billion people.
Nov. 5, 2012
Call to Promote Olive Oil in Europe's Schools
European schoolchildren could be given subsidized olive oil if a proposal from Spanish Members of the European Parliament goes ahead.