Africa / Middle East
Oct. 24, 2025
Tunisia Eyes Record Olive Oil Production
Tunisia expects a record 500,000-ton olive oil harvest, a 50 percent increase from last year, strengthening its economy and global standing among top producers.
Oct. 20, 2025
Turkey's Table Olive Exports Reach Record High
In the 2024/25 crop year, Turkey's table olive exports reached a record high of $255 million, with green olive exports showing the largest increase.
Oct. 8, 2025
Tunisia’s Olive Oil Sector Faces Record Harvest Amid Price Collapse and Fraud Allegations
Tunisia is poised for a record olive oil harvest, but the sector is mired in collapsing prices, farmer unrest, and allegations of large-scale illegal sales to Spanish buyers.
Sep. 29, 2025
Moroccan Olive Growers Hope for Record Harvest and Exports
Morocco's olive season is off to a strong start, with favorable weather conditions and investments expected to lead to record production and lower prices.
Sep. 26, 2025
Turkish Producer Monsida Eyes Global Markets After Record Harvest
After decades of experience in the olive oil sector, the producer behind Monsida is betting on early harvest endemic monovarietals to break through at home and abroad.
Aug. 21, 2025
Turkey Approves Coal Mining in Olive Groves
The new law, which allows mining operations to take place in olive groves, will make the country's olive sector compete for land with the energy sector.
Aug. 6, 2025 News Briefs
Southern Hemisphere NYIOOC Nears Registration Deadline as September Results Loom
Jul. 23, 2025 Production
Egypt Proposes Geographical Indication for Ras Sedr Olive Oil
Jul. 23, 2025 Business
Turkish Olive Oil Exports to Australia Surge Amid Strategic Trade Push
Jul. 8, 2025 Business
Jul. 6, 2025 Business
Jun. 23, 2025
Sustainable Practices Help North African Producers Triumph in Tough Season
Producers from Tunisia, Morocco and Egypt overcame drought and heat to earn 16 awards at the 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.
Jun. 19, 2025
Acclaimed Moroccan Producer Aspires to a More Sustainable Future
Noor Fès leverages its size to improve quality through vertical integration and hopes to set an example with its sustainable practices for other Moroccan olive farmers.
May. 30, 2025
Turkish Table Olive Exports Set to Reach Record-High $250 Million
Turkish table olive exports are expected to reach a record high of $250 million in the 2024/25 crop year, with increased demand and production.
May. 20, 2025
Turkish Producers Champion Native Varieties at World Competition
Turkish producers combined to win 30 of the industry's most coveted quality awards from local olive varieties including Ayvalik, Domat, Edremit, Gemlik, Memecik, Tekir and Trilye.
May. 7, 2025
Sustainability, Quality and Community Drive This Award-Winning Tunisian Producer
The Tunisian olive oil producer and exporter Olyfo is working to combine the latest technology with traditional Tunisian varieties and farming practices into world-class products.
Apr. 14, 2025
Tunisia Seeks Trade Deal to Avert 28 Percent Export Tariff
Tunisian diplomats are working to negotiate a better trade deal with the U.S. to avoid a 28% tariff on key sectors like olive oil and dates.
Apr. 9, 2025
South African Olive Farm Prepares for Challenging Harvest Season
Learn about the challenges and sustainable olive oil production at Tokara Olives, a top producer in South Africa's Western Cape.
Oct. 17, 2024
Major Olive Oil Producer Loses $3M in Spate of Thefts
The CHO Group experienced warehouse thefts in Canada and the United States, with some stolen olive oil appearing at discounted prices.
Oct. 9, 2024
South African Farmers Enjoy Production Rebound
Despite challenges created by bad weather and rolling blackouts, producers across South Africa enjoyed a fruitful harvest.
Oct. 8, 2024
Acclaimed Producer Prepares for Fruitful Harvest in Tunisia
The award-winning French-Tunisian olive oil producers behind the Parcelle 26 brand focus on quality in the groves and at the mill.
Oct. 3, 2024
Olive Farmers Flee Southern Lebanon as Conflict Escalates
Israel’s escalating air strikes and ground invasion have forced one million people to flee southern Lebanon, many leaving olive-laden trees unharvested.
Oct. 1, 2024
Egypt Aims for Significant Increase in Olive Oil Exports
Officials are developing a strategy to increase exports by expanding production.
Jul. 30, 2024
Tunisian Quality on The World Stage
Tunisian extra virgin olive oil brands earned 26 awards at the 2024 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, capping off a successful harvest in the country.
Jul. 29, 2024
Sustainability Guides Award-Winning Producer in Turkey
Garisar successfully navigates climate extremes and economic challenges, producing sustainable, award-winning quality.
Jul. 23, 2024
The Challenges and Opportunities Facing Morocco’s Olive Oil Sector
While investments are being made to promote quality and climate resilience, some policies are hurting local consumption and inhibiting value-added production.