International News/Trends
Dismal trade data marks the start of the 2013/14 olive oil season with imports down in all the major markets, according to the International Olive Council.
Dalmia Continental is getting out of the olive oil business. The company announced recently it had sold its Leonardo brand to Cargill India.
About 397 liters of illegally imported Moroccan olive oil in containers labeled as containing toxic and corrosive substances was found in a van headed for Barcelona, according to Spanish police.…
The National Organization of Olive Oil Tasters (ONAOO), home of Italy’s premier olive oil tasting school, will be hosting an immersive, five-day olive oil tasting course in New York City…
The decade-old Olive Oil Futures Market made its second profit ever – nearly €43,800 ($59,260) – last year, largely thanks to increased price volatility. Nearly 111,000 contracts were traded in…
Almost three-quarters of Americans believe there should be more government oversight on food safety.
Consumers in India and China are putting a greater focus than expected on aspects like food safety and environmental quality when purchasing food, a new Kiwi study has found.
Olio Capitale 2014 will be held in Trieste, Italy from 7-10 March. The exhibition of quality extra virgin olive oils is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Trieste and…