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Jul. 23, 2020
Trader Joe's Rebrands Some Controversial Products Amid Criticism
The multi-billion dollar grocery chain has said it is in the process of rebranding products under the 'Trader José' and 'Trader Giotto' brands.
Jul. 10, 2020
Goya CEO Faces Backlash for Praising Trump
Politicians, restaurateurs and consumers are calling for a boycott of the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States after its CEO lavished praise on the president.
Jun. 30, 2020
U.S. Considers New Tariffs on European Olives and Olive Oils
The U.S. Trade Representative is considering whether to increase existing tariffs on imports from the European Union as well as implement new ones.
Jun. 30, 2020 News Briefs
Proposed Bill Gives U.S. Agricultural Sector Easier Access to Emissions Trading
Jun. 24, 2020 Producer Profiles
Jun. 12, 2020 Business
Jun. 2, 2020 World
May. 27, 2020 Grades
Trade Group Petitions FDA for Olive Oil Standard of Identity
May. 18, 2020
Record Wins for American Producers at World Olive Oil Competition
American producers took home a record-high 56 Gold and 18 Silver Awards at the world's premier olive oil quality competition. Only Spanish and Italian producers received more.
Apr. 22, 2020
Megadrought May Be Underway in American West, Researchers Say
A moderate drought affecting the Southwestern states and northern Mexico can evolve into a megadrought -- a prolonged, extreme drought that lasts longer than two decades.
Jan. 30, 2020
Gene Dysregulation Caused by Soybean Oil Behind Negative Health Impacts
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside found that mice consuming a diet high in soybean oil experienced the dysregulation of about 100 genes, some of which are linked to obesity, diabetes and mental health conditions.
Jan. 27, 2020
Wildfires Unlikely to Impact 2019 Production Figures in California
Olive growers have largely been spared the fate of wine producers, who are likely to suffer setbacks from the Kincade fire that raged through Sonoma county late last year.
Oct. 23, 2019
Exemption from U.S. Tariffs Creates Opportunity for Greek Exporters
Recently imposed tariffs on some Spanish olive oil exports to the United States could help Greek producers and exporters increase their presence in the lucrative U.S. olive oil market.
Oct. 10, 2019
Spain Reacts to U.S. Tariff on Olive Oil
The announcement of the U.S. tariffs comes as protestors head to Madrid to demand action on low olive oil prices. Government officials fear Andalusia, one of Spain's poorest regions, will be hit the hardest by the tariffs.
Oct. 3, 2019
Spanish Olive Oil on Final List of Retaliatory Tariffs on E.U. Goods
Along with some Spanish olive oils, certain types of table olives from both France and Spain will also face a 25 percent tariff on U.S. imports. Olive oils from Italy, Portugal and Greece will be unaffected.
Oct. 1, 2019
Olive Oil Commission of California Funds Research
The OOCC's research projects for the new fiscal year will give the state's producers insight into the control of olive knot and olive anthracnose.
Sep. 30, 2019
California Olive Oil Industry Adopts Stricter Labeling Requirements
The Olive Oil Commission of California announced new rules that will apply to large producers, including adding best by dates to all olive oil labels and tightening the rules regarding how olive oil provenance is labeled.
Sep. 18, 2019
Spanish Olive Oil Exports to U.S. Surge Ahead of WTO Decision
The WTO has reportedly decided whether it will approve tariffs on European goods headed to the U.S. and is set to make an announcement soon. Until then, importers are accelerating purchasing schedules in order stock up on Spanish oils.
Sep. 18, 2019
Spanish Black Olive Exports to U.S. Halved Since Tariffs Imposed
Since tariffs were imposed in August 2018, Spanish olive producers and exporters have lost more than $50 million.
Aug. 28, 2019
Producers in California Expect a Return to Normal Yields This Season
The California Olive Oil Council estimates that olive oil production will reach about 4.0 million gallons this year, a 135 percent increase compared with last year's dismal harvest.
Aug. 26, 2019
U.S. Lawmakers Warn Against Trump Tariffs on E.U. Olive Oil
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has come together to warn that tariffs on European Union olive oil imports will lead to higher prices and could cause olive oil shortages.
Aug. 13, 2019
Ketogenic Diet Study on Soldiers Provides Striking Weight Loss Results
This three-month study of the keto diet, which included a rigorous physical training component, resulted in an overall improvement in body composition for active service members.
Aug. 6, 2019
107-Year-Old New Yorker Partially Attributes Longevity to Med Diet
Bronx resident Louise Signore credits the Med diet, dancing and staying single with her longevity.