Jul. 25, 2022
Olive Council Earmarks Funds to Promote Olive Culture
The IOC will cover up to 50 percent of the expenses that farmers, companies and institutions of its member countries incur to set up and run the projects.
Jun. 2, 2022
U.N. Developing Olive Groves and Mills in Drought-Prone Areas of Iraq
The Middle Eastern country is also working to rejoin the International Olive Council, which would further develop the nascent sector.
May. 9, 2022
European Commissioner to Hear Olive Oil Sector’s Concerns About Nutri-Score
European officials will work with the sector to promote extra virgin olive oil culture and health benefits ahead of the potential introduction of Nutr-Score.
May. 4, 2022 Olive Varieties
Argentina Likely to Host Olive Council's Fourth Olive Germplasm Bank
Mar. 23, 2022 News Briefs
Global Olive Oil Consumption Continues to Outpace Production
Mar. 10, 2022 News Briefs
Feb. 17, 2022 News Briefs
Feb. 11, 2022 Business
Jan. 19, 2022
Olive Council: Production Expected to Rebound in 2021/22 Crop Year
Olive oil production decreased by nearly eight percent in 2020/21 along with consumption. Both are expected to rebound during the current crop year.
Dec. 18, 2021
Olive Cultivation Is Expanding in Georgia
Local olive farmers and the International Olive Council are working to expand olive growing using imported and native olive varieties.
Dec. 15, 2021
Olive Oil Exports to Exceed 1M Tons by 2030, E.U. Forecasts
Despite positive trade news, climate change and declining consumption present challenges for the sector in the coming decade.
Nov. 22, 2021
Georgia Hosts Annual Olive Council Meetings for First Time
Guest speakers will discuss the North American, European and global olive oil sectors. IOC and Georgian officials will visit local olive groves.
Nov. 8, 2021
The latest International Olive Council data show that olive oil imports have decreased globally, while table olives imports are on the rise.
Sep. 20, 2021
Uzbekistan Joins Olive Council
The Central Asian country became the 18th member of the international organization and plans to dramatically increase olive production.
Jul. 19, 2021
Olive Oil Consumption Holds Steady as Production Slips, Latest Data Shows
International Olive Council figures revealed a dip in global production, imports and exports, while consumption held.
Jul. 8, 2021
Olive Council, FAO Pact Calls for Joint Efforts on Xylella
Signed at the 113th session of the Council of Members, the agreement formalizes an already long-running relationship between the IOC and the United Nations organization.
Jun. 30, 2021
Olive Council and Culinary Institute Join to Promote MedDiet in U.S.
The two organizations will focus on educating consumers and hospitality professionals on the health benefits and sustainability of an olive oil-based Mediterranean diet.
Jun. 28, 2021
Olive Council Announces Plan for Information Portal
The observatory will house the information in the IOC’s possession about table olive and olive oil regulations, data and news in one place.
Jun. 16, 2021
Rising Demand for Virgin Olive Oils Drives Imports in Brazil
Data from the International Olive Council shows that Brazil’s appetite for olive oil and table olives has weathered the pandemic, with imports of both continuing to rise.
May. 13, 2021
Grant Recipient to Study Impacts of Polyphenols on DNA Function
Andrea del Saz Lara is one of four recipients of the International Olive Council's research scholarships. She will investigate the effect of hydroxytyrosol on epigenomes and microRNA.
Apr. 20, 2021
Researchers Investigate Origins of White Tripolitaine Olive in Libya
They are are working to determine the best varieties for Libyan olive production.
Apr. 16, 2021
Olive Council Awards Four Research Scholarships
The scholarships will cover four years and fund research focusing on standardization, olive technology and cooperation.
Mar. 17, 2021
Olive Council Projects Slight Decrease in Olive Oil Consumption
Spain, Italy and Greece remain the largest per-capita consumers worldwide, while imports to the United States, Japan and Canada show an upturn.