Africa and The Middle East

Syria Expects Record Olive Oil Production Amid Political Unrest

Syria Expects Record Olive Oil Production Amid Political Unrest

by Vikas Vij

The Syrian Ministry of Agriculture has issued a statement announcing that favorable weather conditions are helping the olive harvest this season.

Posted on November 06 2011

Boost for Palestinian Fair Trade Olive Oil

Boost for Palestinian Fair Trade Olive Oil

by Tom Baker

Canaan Fair Trade connects Palestinian producers with food lovers and socially and environmentally responsible communities around the world, said its founder Nasser Abufarha.

Posted on January 17 2011

Oversupply Rocks Jordan Olive Oil Industry

Oversupply Rocks Jordan Olive Oil Industry

by Nicole Arriaga

Jordan's olive oil producers say traders are importing more than they are legally allowed causing a severe oversupply that has crippled the domestic industry.

Posted on January 04 2011

Tunisia Eyes China for Share of Emerging Olive Oil Market

Tunisia Eyes China for Share of Emerging Olive Oil Market

by Tom Baker

Most believe the key to the future success of the Tunisian oil industry will be to mind its reputation and focus on the quality of the olive oils it produces.

Posted on January 03 2011

Q&A With Mustafa Tan, National Olive Oil Council of Turkey

Q&A With Mustafa Tan, National Olive Oil Council of Turkey

by Umut Egitimci

Our goal is to bring all segments of the industry together, find solutions for the problems, and make our country’s olive industry succeed to the throne where it deserves to be.

Posted on July 30 2010

Moroccan EVOO Gets Boost from UN

Moroccan EVOO Gets Boost from UN

by Daniel Williams

With the expertise and support of UNIDO, Moroccan olive oil production has soared since 2008 and the country’s 2009 output is drawing interest from investors worldwide.

Posted on July 22 2010

Olive Oil Council Meets in Morocco

Olive Oil Council Meets in Morocco

by Daniel Williams

At a meeting in Essaouira, Morocco, concern about world prices and a plan for North African expansion

Posted on June 26 2010

Syria, Venezuela Sign Olive Oil Trade Agreement

Syria, Venezuela Sign Olive Oil Trade Agreement

by Daniel Williams

Syria will soon distribute some two thousand tons of olive oil throughout South America via the Venezuelan economic network.

Posted on June 21 2010

World Bank Agency Helps Palestinian Olive Oil Exporters

World Bank Agency Helps Palestinian Olive Oil Exporters

by Olive Oil Times Staff

The IFC project improves the packaging of olive oil by exporting companies in the West Bank for exportation to large customers.

Posted on June 10 2010

Jordan Production Increases

Jordan Production Increases

by Olive Oil Times Staff

Olive oil production from the 2009 harvest season increased by 48 per cent to 16,760 tonnes from 11,292 tonnes in 2008, according to figures issued by Jordan's Department of Statistics.

Posted on March 28 2010

Morocco, Tunisia Production Levels Rise

Morocco, Tunisia Production Levels Rise

by Olive Oil Times Staff

Morocco and Tunisia were among the countries with total olive oil production up over last year according to a study by the International Olive Council.

Posted on March 10 2010