NAOOA
May. 20, 2025
Olive Oil Promotion Program Gains Support from Stakeholders
An industry-funded program to promote olive oil's health benefits and culinary uses in the US, is finding growing support from stakeholders.
May. 2, 2025
U.S. Trade Group Proposes Olive Oil Promotion Cooperative
With backing from industry experts and the USDA, the North American Olive Oil Association has proposed a research and promotion program to drive consumer awareness and demand.
Apr. 14, 2025
Olive Oil Industry Pushes for Tariff Exemption at D.C. Event
The North American Olive Oil Association lobbied for a tariff exemption, emphasizing olive oil's unique health benefits.
Jun. 10, 2024
U.S. Sees Significant Growth in Organic Olive Oil Sales
In the past two years, organic olive oil sales in the U.S. have increased by ten percent while conventional extra virgin olive oil sales slipped.
Nov. 15, 2023
Trade Group Announces Olive Oil Quality Testing Initiative
Faced with low supply and high prices, the North American Olive Oil Association says it seeks to deter dishonest actors.
Jun. 28, 2023
Trade Group Highlights Sustainability at Manhattan Tasting Event
The North American Olive Oil Association sought to educate retailers, producers and consumers on the environmental advantages of olive oil production over other options.
Dec. 15, 2021 News Briefs
Brightland Drops Claims that Most Olive Oils in U.S. Are Adulterated, Rancid
Jul. 29, 2021 Business
May. 27, 2020 Grades
Trade Group Petitions FDA for Olive Oil Standard of Identity
Oct. 16, 2019 News Briefs
Importers Ask for Tariff Exemption for Goods Shipped Before October
May. 1, 2019 News Briefs
Apr. 23, 2019
Trade Group Petitions U.S. Over Potential Olive Oil Tariffs
The North American Olive Oil Association has said American consumers will be directly hurt by potential tariffs on European olive oil imports and called the suggested move a "tax" on Americans' health.
Aug. 29, 2018
Judge Partially Reinstates Trade Group's Lawsuit
A federal judge has ruled that the North American Olive Oil Association may sue Veronica Foods on its own behalf, but not on behalf of its members. An attorney for Veronica Foods has again filed a motion to dismiss the case.
Jul. 11, 2018
CEO of Largest Olive Oil Company Calls the Industry's Business Model 'Broken'
Pierluigi Tosato spoke today to a group representing major importers and said the industry was going about it all wrong.
May. 23, 2018
Importers' Group Announces New Labeling Rules
The North American Olive Oil Association will require its members to apply two-year best-by dates on labels, ensure that country of origin details are clear, and provide recommendations for storage and usage.
May. 17, 2018
Fourth Olive Oil Conference Coming to Chicago Area
Producers, importers and retailers will gather to hear from speakers discussing a wide range of topics, from olive oil health and nutrition to strengthening quality controls and standards.
Nov. 3, 2017
'Veronica Foods' Lawsuit Dismissed
A lawsuit filed last year by the North American Olive Oil Association against the distributor to specialty shops was dismissed after the court found that "standing had not been established."
Oct. 17, 2017
Olive Oil Importers Name New Director
The North American Olive Oil Association has named Colavita attorney Joseph R. Profaci executive director of the trade group.
Jun. 13, 2013
Olive Oil Quality Seals? Take Your Pick
Quality seal programs certify the quality of the olive oils displaying their stickers so consumers can buy with confidence.
May. 20, 2013
New Farm Bill Includes Olive Oil Controls
The U.S. Farm Bill of 2012 failed to pass, but a new version is back with the same provision for olive oil as last year’s version.
May. 8, 2013
Judge Orders Kangadis to Recall or Relabel Capatriti Products
A judge ordered Capatriti to either recall its products, or apply a label stating that what’s inside is not really olive oil at all.
May. 7, 2013
Busy Year for Olive Oil Trade Group
The North American Olive Oil Association, which represents olive oil importers, had plenty to do in 2012, said its chairman, John Sessler.
Apr. 29, 2013
Court Finds Olive Oil Grades Mean Little to 'Ordinary' Consumers
A New York court sees no evidence that the perceptions of most consumers align with various labeling standards for olive oil.
Feb. 15, 2013
Olive Oil Fridge Test? Don't Count On It.
Dr. Oz urged his 3 million viewers to test EVOO by chilling it, but experts say the “fridge test” for olive oil is a long-standing myth.
Feb. 7, 2013
Trade Group Sues Olive Oil Producer for Deceptive Labeling
It was the first time the North American Olive Oil Association, a trade group of importers, has taken legal action against a producer.
Dec. 6, 2012
USITC Holds Hearing on Olive Oil Market Conditions
The USITC held a hearing as part of an investigation into the conditions of competition in the olive oil market.