Nov. 9, 2012
U.S. Olive Oil Imports Continue Steady Climb
Olive oil and olive pomace oil imports into the United States grew 7 percent this year, according to the latest Olive Council figures.
Nov. 7, 2012
California's 462,000-Acre 'Field of Dreams'
American olive oil producers and foreign suppliers are headed for a showdown. What's really at stake in the looming olive oil trade war?
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.
Mar. 9, 2012 Business
U.S. Olive Oil Imports Climb with Help from Spain and Morocco
Jan. 17, 2012 Business
Price for Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Drops to '09 Levels
Dec. 14, 2011 Europe
Global Olive Oil Consumption Forecast to Climb, Led by U.S., China, Brazil
Sep. 14, 2011 Opinions
Aug. 25, 2011 Health
Jun. 22, 2011
Council Chooses Exponent PR to Promote Olive Oil in North America
An IOC spokesperson said that having reviewed the six applications made last month, its Tenders Evaluation Committee had proposed Exponent PR as the successful bidder from three finalists.
May. 25, 2011
Six Firms Vie to Promote Olive Oil in North America
Bids from five North American and one European firm were officially opened this morning at IOC headquarters in Madrid by the International Olive Council.
Apr. 8, 2011
Building on "Proven Success" IOC Plans Summer Launch of US Campaign
The Olive Council plans to spend $1.7 million to promote olive oil use in the United States and Canada, building on what the latest IOC market report calls its "proven success" in the world's biggest market.
Jan. 21, 2011
Report Finds North Americans Hungry for Olive Oil, Often Misled
A new report commissioned by the Olive Council about the North American olive oil market shows more demand, and more confusion as consumers sift through competing messages.
Dec. 13, 2010
Council Predicts Increase in World Olive Oil Demand
In its latest estimates, the Olive Council predicts consumption will rise 3.6%, to 2.97 million tons while production will drop 2.5 percent, to 2.94 million tons.
Nov. 23, 2010
California Survey Confirms Olive Oil Boom
"We estimated 1.1 million gallons, but it gave people the opportunity to do a comparison to a country very well known as a producer, which is thrilling.” Patricia Darragh
Jul. 14, 2010
In America, Olive Oil from Coast to Coast
You can thank the booming California industry for the buzz around olive oil in the States these days, but East Coasters aren't exactly virgins to the concept.