International Olive Council (IOC)
Jul. 8, 2025
International Workshop Addresses Climate Change Threats to Olive Trees
International Olive Council and partners gathered in Italy to strengthen collaboration in olive genetics, facing climate change and pathogens.
Jul. 8, 2025
Europe Endorses Olive Oil Standard Changes Despite Industry Divide
The new standards established by the European Union and the International Olive Council have raised concerns among several European producers.
May. 27, 2025
Trump Delays Tariff Deadline on EU Imports
Trump delayed a proposed 50 percent tariff on EU imports to July 9th, citing trade barriers and taxes. The U.S. is Europe' top olive oil importer.
May. 6, 2025
Olive Council Tests Plan to Help Olive Farmers Sell Carbon Credits
The Carbon Balance project assesses olive groves as natural carbon sinks, generating carbon credits for farmers through sustainable land management.
Feb. 7, 2025
Olive Oil Demand Expected to Grow Alongside Supply
The International Olive Council expects global olive oil consumption to increase with production, though its distribution is changing.
Jan. 14, 2025
Herzegovina's Olive Growers Celebrate Year of Triumphs
Farmers and officials commended Bosnia and Herzegovina's ascension to the International Olive Council, a national approval for a new PDO and a record harvest.
Jan. 9, 2025 Production
Olive Council Data Shows Latest Harvest Results, Emerging Trends
Dec. 30, 2024 News Briefs
Nov. 7, 2024 News Briefs
Jun. 24, 2024 News Briefs
Olive Council Incorporates Germplasm Bank Into Global Treaty
May. 29, 2024 Business
Jan. 16, 2024
IOC Leader Focuses on Expanding Cultivation, Fighting Climate Change
The International Olive Council director, Jaime Lillo, says the future of olive oil production lies beyond the Mediterranean.
Dec. 12, 2023
Role of Women in Sector Takes Center Stage at World Olive Day
Celebrated at the International Olive Council’s headquarters in Madrid, the event spotlighted the role women play in the olive sector.
Nov. 1, 2023
Olive Trees Can Help Beat Climate Change
At a three-day conference, the International Olive Council emphasized the role olive farming can play in efforts to reach global net zero emissions.
Jun. 27, 2023
Jaime Lillo Appointed Olive Council Executive Director
As deputy director, Lillo has emphasized olive oil's role in promoting environmental and social sustainability.
Feb. 8, 2023
Olive Council, University of Jaén Launch Olive Sustainability Site
The new bilingual portal provides articles, links to recent research and free educational downloads aimed at professionals, students and the public.
Feb. 6, 2023
Argentina's Germplasm Bank Supports Mission to Preserve Olive Cultivars
The olive plant collection in San Juan has joined the International Olive Council's olive germplasm network, a crucial tool for promoting biodiversity and supporting research.
Jan. 9, 2023
Olive Council Launches Campaign in Australia
The promotional campaign began with a formal presentation in Sydney. It aims to raise consumer awareness and pave the way for a possible future entry of Australia into the IOC.
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.