Alternative Energy Powers Olive Oil Producer in Chile’s Maule Region

Alternative Energy Powers Olive Oil Producer in Chile’s Maule Region

by Charlie Higgins

In a year declared “International Year of Sustainable Energy for All” by the UN, one Chilean olive oil producer expects big results from his decision to go green.

Posted on January 04 2012

Uruguayan Olive Oil Production Expected to Grow

Uruguayan Olive Oil Production Expected to Grow

by Charlie Higgins

Olive oil production in Uruguay is expected to double in the coming year, thanks to heavy investments and improved technological resources in the area.

Posted on December 16 2011

Olive Council Reaches Out to Emerging South American Industry

Olive Council Reaches Out to Emerging South American Industry

by Charlie Higgins

Argentina remains the IOC's only member in Latin America, but other countries in the region are lately receiving more attention from the intergovernmental organization.

Posted on October 18 2011

American Investor Argentine Olive Ranch Buys San Juan Plantation

American Investor Argentine Olive Ranch Buys San Juan Plantation

by Charlie Higgins

According to a report, an investment group headed by Ralph Rybacki will put up $11.9 million towards the purchase of a 2,471 acre olive plantation and the construction of a new olive oil factory.

Posted on September 23 2011

Chilean Olive Oil Continues Gains

Chilean Olive Oil Continues Gains

by Charlie Higgins

Chile exported an unprecedented 1,522 tons of olive oil during the first five months of 2011, marking a 221 percent increase. The United States accounted for 40 percent of sales.

Posted on July 07 2011

Argentina’s Yancanelo Gets New Bottling Line

Argentina’s Yancanelo Gets New Bottling Line

by Charlie Higgins

Yancanelo, a major producer of extra virgin olive oil in Argentina’s Mendoza providence, has announced it will invest 500,000 pesos ($121,833) in a new bottling line at its plant in San Rafael.

Posted on July 05 2011

Catamarca Unveils New Research Facility for Olive Oil Production

Catamarca Unveils New Research Facility for Olive Oil Production

by Tom Baker

"Producers will gain access to technical assistance in the field and at the pilot plant with the aim of improving the quality of their products." - Flavio Fama, National University of Catamarca

Posted on April 03 2011

Argentina’s Olive Oil Industry Continues to Face Challenges

Argentina’s Olive Oil Industry Continues to Face Challenges

by Charlie Higgins

The situation has only gotten bleaker for Argentina’s flailing olive oil industry, which finds itself in a financial predicament driven by stagnant prices and rising production costs.

Posted on March 16 2011

Chilean Olive Oil Exports Sharply Higher

Chilean Olive Oil Exports Sharply Higher

by Charlie Higgins

Following a trend led by its booming wine market, Chile’s olive oil industry expanded sales worldwide last year according to statistics just released.

Posted on March 01 2011

Argentina President Promises Aid for Troubled Olive Oil Industry

Argentina President Promises Aid for Troubled Olive Oil Industry

by Sarah Schwager

President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has pledged federal government help to Argentina's battered olive oil industry following layoffs in the Catamarca region.

Posted on February 14 2011

Spain’s LA Organic Targets Colombia

Spain’s LA Organic Targets Colombia

by Tom Baker

The move into the Colombian market follows reports that find consumers there becoming more aware of the benefits of olive oil amid a growing demand for gourmet products.

Posted on January 10 2011

Local Olive Oil Crisis Underscores Argentina’s Bigger Problems

Local Olive Oil Crisis Underscores Argentina’s Bigger Problems

by Sarah Schwager

Pomán has demanded that the Catamarca Government move to counter a crisis in the local olive oil industry that has led to fifty layoffs in the past two weeks

Posted on January 05 2011

Olive Oil Region in Argentina Launches Origin Certification Program

Olive Oil Region in Argentina Launches Origin Certification Program

by Sarah Schwager

The San Juan department of Pocito hopes the certificate of origin initiative will help endorse Argentina’s industry and ensure its products are recognized across the world.

Posted on October 29 2010

Olisur’s Alfonso Swett: Chile will be a “Major Olive Oil Player”

Olisur’s Alfonso Swett: Chile will be a “Major Olive Oil Player”

by Marianne Graff

In only its fifth year Olisur produced 1.8 million liters of olive oil on its Chilean estate, mostly for North Americans. "We must produce for other countries, and they request sustainability."

Posted on October 27 2010

Recipe Contest in Brazil Promotes Spanish Olive Oil

Recipe Contest in Brazil Promotes Spanish Olive Oil

by Daniel Williams

The campaign to promote Spanish olive oil throughout Brazil is seen as a key strategic move to woo the consumer base of a country yet to be dominated by a single olive oil provider.

Posted on October 26 2010

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