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 Production
Jan. 27, 2016 Africa / Middle East
EU to Import 70,000 Tons of Duty-Free Tunisian Olive Oil to Help Recovery Since Terror Attacks
Dec. 10, 2015 Production
In Morocco, a Program to Improve Agricultural and Industrial Practices in the Olive Sector
Nov. 16, 2015 Africa / Middle East
Israel Denounces EU Rules for Labeling Olive Oil from Occupied Territories
Oct. 15, 2015 Africa / Middle East
Syria Says it Will Produce More Olive Oil this Year than Ever Before
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.
Jun. 8, 2015
Plans for an Exporters Consortium in Algeria
The proposed consortium is expected to offer members the possibility to collaborate in order to increase productivity, improve quality, boost exports, control prices, and enhance their power of negotiation.
Jun. 1, 2015
Sousse, Tunisia Set to Host Third 'Med Mag Oliva' Exhibition
Tunisia’s largest olive oil sector event will promote commercial exchanges, share production technologies and foster partnerships between suppliers.
May. 11, 2015
Tunisian Olive Sector Benefits from Japanese Cooperation Project
A Japanese development project underway in Tunisia aims to support the development of olive oil products and promote the export of Tunisian olive oil.
Apr. 26, 2015
Tracking the Quality of Moroccan Olive Oils
A study published in the journal Food Chemistry set out to establish the quality of olive oil samples produced in North Morocco.
Mar. 11, 2015
U.S. Program Provides Hand Tools to Olive Oil Producers in Lebanon
A U.S. foreign aid program in Lebanon is providing mechanized tools and training for farmers to increase the competitiveness of Lebanese olive oil abroad.
Feb. 15, 2015
A program to promote cooperation between Israeli and Palestinian farmers has been extended.
Feb. 2, 2015
Europe Increases Tunisia’s Export Quotas
The European Commission adopted a regulation adjusting the monthly quota for olive oil exports from Tunisia to the EU.
Jan. 27, 2015
Tunisia Is the World's Second Largest Olive Oil Producer, for Now
Olive oil production in Tunisia has increased fourfold, making it the second largest producer after Spain.