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Dec. 6, 2016
Gas Company's Olive Oil Press Fails to Ease Tensions on Tunisian Island
Petrofac's donation of a modern olive oil press to Kerkennah has failed as an olive branch for healing the island's wounds
Dec. 5, 2016
U.N. Helps Moroccan Cooperative Boost Production Despite Drought
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has teamed up with a rural Moroccan cooperative in order to boost the local olive oil industry.
Nov. 28, 2016
Sfax, Capital of Arab Culture, Hosts First International Olive Oil Festival
The Sfax Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIS) organized the first International Festival of the Olive Oil to link Tunisian olive oil exporters with international buyers and importers.
Nov. 22, 2016 Business
Nov. 21, 2016 Business
Nov. 10, 2016 World
Sep. 15, 2016 Africa / Middle East
FAO Launches Xf Prevention Program in North Africa and Middle East
Aug. 15, 2016 Africa / Middle East
Jul. 28, 2016
Planting of Over 300,000 Olive Trees Underway in Pothohar, Pakistan
Under a five-year plan initiated in 2015, the agriculture department of Pakistan's Punjab province is providing two million olive saplings free of charge to farmers in the Pothohar region.
Jun. 13, 2016
Jerusalem Hosts 7th 'TerraOlivo' Competition
TerraOlivo celebrated its 7th edition with olive oils from 19 different countries. The big winner was Spain, followed by brands from Israel.
May. 2, 2016
Lavee helped plant and cultivate countless olive trees throughout the world for more than four decades. His important contributions and generous spirit will live on in their roots and branches for generations to come.
Feb. 1, 2016
Wastelands for Olive Farming in Punjab
The Punjab Government in Pakistan plans to use the naturally well-drained soil and climatic conditions of Punjab wastelands to promote olive farming.
Jan. 27, 2016
EU to Import 70,000 Tons of Duty-Free Tunisian Olive Oil to Help Recovery Since Terror Attacks
European Members of Parliament have endorsed a plan to help the Tunisian economy in the wake of last year’s terrorists attacks by allowing 70,000 tons of duty-free olive oil imports.
Dec. 10, 2015
In Morocco, a Program to Improve Agricultural and Industrial Practices in the Olive Sector
Representing five percent of the country's gross domestic product, olive production is one of the focal points of the Green Morocco Project, or Plan Maroc Vert.
Nov. 16, 2015
Israel Denounces EU Rules for Labeling Olive Oil from Occupied Territories
Settlements in East Jerusalem, the West Bank and the Golan Heights will be required to indicate their origin lies within an Israeli occupation.
Oct. 15, 2015
Syria Says it Will Produce More Olive Oil this Year than Ever Before
Despite a raging civil war that has forced half its population to flee their homes, Syria is saying this will be a banner year for olive oil production.
Oct. 13, 2015
Tunisia Has a Moment as Top Olive Oil Exporter
Tunisia exported more olive oil than any other country for the 2014/2015 season
Sep. 28, 2015
Italian Farmers Speak Out Against New EU Quota for Tunisian Olive Oil Imports
A proposed increase in Tunisia's quota will be damaging to the Italian sector, according to a farmers' group.
Sep. 18, 2015
In Wake of Terror Attacks, Hopes EU Olive Oil Deal Can Help Tunisian Economy
The European Union has adopted plans to help the country’s beleaguered economy after the terrorist attacks in June that lead to a decline in tourism.
Sep. 16, 2015
N. African Producers Move from Bulk to Branded
Olive oil producers in Tunisia and Morocco, sensing an opportunity, are focused on improving olive oil quality and branding.
Jul. 27, 2015
Europe Increases Tunisia's Export Quota
Tunisia will no longer be subject to the monthly export quotas which were fixed by the European Commission earlier this year.
Jul. 10, 2015
Tunisian Olive Oil Exports Reach Record High
Record yields and huge demand from Italy and Spain launched Tunisian exports to new heights.
Jun. 26, 2015
Tunisian Producer Gets $26M Loan from IFC
Conditionnement des Huiles d’Olive (CHO) has received a loan package of $26 million from the International Finance Corporation.