Nov. 17, 2011
After Drought, Downpours Wash Away Catalonian Harvest
Drought reduced the potential olive harvest before widespread rain washed much of it to the ground - causing the loss of up to 70 percent of production.
Nov. 14, 2011
Kalamata Conference Examines Modern Olive Oil Production and Sustainability
Scientists and olive oil industry professionals discussed the current status of the oil mills in Greece and sustainable production methods.
Nov. 13, 2011
Still Lower Prices, Black Olives for Breakfast in Latest IOC Data
Worldwide trade in olive oil is up 10 percent on last year - an increase of 120,222 tons, according to figures just released by the International Olive Council.
Nov. 6, 2011 Africa / Middle East
Syria Expects Record Olive Oil Production Amid Political Unrest
Nov. 2, 2011 Europe
Gruppo Pieralisi Powers World's Largest Olive Oil Mill in Jaén
Oct. 21, 2011 Business
Oct. 16, 2011 Europe
Oct. 11, 2011 Production
Oct. 11, 2011
September Heat Means Early Harvest, Less Olive Oil in Italy
While it is estimated that the high temperatures -- the second highest on record since 1800 -- will reduce olive oil production by about 10 percent, the quality of the oil is supposed to be good.
Sep. 29, 2011
European Commission OKs Payments for Six Months of Olive Oil Storage
The European Commission announced today that it will provide private storage aid enabling up to 100,000 tons of Spanish virgin olive oil to be stored for six months.
Sep. 28, 2011
Olive Council Deputy Director Urges Producers to Improve Quality
Olive oil producers need to adapt production to reflect the reality of worldwide demand – or face further losses, warns International Olive Council's deputy director Ammir Assabah.
Sep. 27, 2011
Olivar de Segura the Top 'Ecological' Olive Oil Producer in Spain
The co-op sold one million kilos of olive oil in 2010 making it the top-selling certified ecological producer, according to Andalusia's organic farming trade group.
Sep. 26, 2011
Pakistan Makes Plans for Olive Oil Production
The government hopes to make Pakistan self-sufficient in the product of olive oil by developing olive orchard cultivation in Punjab.
Aug. 22, 2011
Olive Farming Project in India Fails to Take Off
India’s leading agricultural state of Punjab has failed to execute its ambitious olive cultivation project that was launched with much fanfare in 2008.
Jul. 5, 2011
Argentina’s Yancanelo Gets New Bottling Line
Yancanelo, a major producer of extra virgin olive oil in Argentina’s Mendoza providence, has announced it will invest 500,000 pesos ($121,833) in a new bottling line at its plant in San Rafael.
Jun. 28, 2011
South African Olive Oil Goes Wild
When you run down the list of emerging olive oil producing countries don't forget South Africa, with its growing production of quality olive oils and ever more appreciative consumers.
Jun. 20, 2011
Olive Oil Producers Go Mobile in California
Rambling along California roads and highways to the rhythm of the olive harvest, North America’s only two mobile mills work their way up the coast, making many stops along the way.
Jun. 6, 2011
Yolo Picks a Winner From Its Winners
This year the Yolo County Fair honored the memory of its founder, Patty Bogle-Roncoroni, with a special award bestowed on one of the Best of Show winners.
May. 26, 2011
Another Olive Production Project in India
Following the success in Rajasthan, the government of Gujarat has funded a pilot project to grow olive trees in the state in an effort to transform the fortunes of local farmers.
May. 18, 2011
Olive Oil Production in China Grows, But Not Like Imports
China is taking a great leap forward with its olive and olive oil production and Spain is being urged to get onboard or see Italy or Israel take the lead.
May. 17, 2011
Council Predicts Second Biggest Year Ever for Olive Oil Production
The International Olive Council predicts this year to be the world's second-best for olive oil production, thanks largely to increases in Algeria, Morocco, Syria and Turkey.
May. 4, 2011
Olive Farming Blooms in India’s Desert State
Gideon Peleg is the Israeli technical manager overseeing olive cultivation in Rajasthan. The first commercial yield from the Indo-Israel joint venture is expected this year.
Apr. 28, 2011
Rise in Tourism Forces Upgrades in Greek Olive Oil Mills
Olive oil producers in Messinia are being forced to change to two-phase production systems and to stop disposing organic matter along the region's famous coastline.