Over the last two decades, US imports of olive oil and olive pomace oil have increased almost two and a half times, rising from 125 000 t in 1993/94 to 311 000 t in 2014/15 (Chart 1). In this month’s issue we will look at how imports have evolved over time in terms of the grades of olive oil imported and container type. ...
Iraqi Prime Minister announces his country’s intention to return to the IOC
A high-level meeting was held between the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani, and the Executive Director of the International Olive Council (IOC), Jaime Lillo, regarding the steps taken by the Iraqi...
Olive Oil: A Cornerstone of Social Sustainability in the Mediterranean Diet
In its ongoing mission to raise awareness of the health, cultural, and sustainability benefits of olive oil, the International Olive Council (IOC) recently participated in an international conference organised by the...