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Africa / Middle East / page 6

Various baskets filled with green, black, and purple olives arranged at a market. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

May. 7, 2024

Olive Oil Export Ban Sours Table Olive Sales in Turkey

While table olive exports soared in the first five months of the 2023/24 campaign, the ban on olive oil exports is blamed for holding the sector back.

A woman in traditional attire harvesting olives from the ground in an orchard setting. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Apr. 27, 2024

The Resilience of Tunisia’s Endemic Olive Varieties

Fermes Ali Sfar has garnered international acclaim for its Chetoui and Chemlali monovarietals.

Group of six women standing and sitting in an olive grove, wearing casual clothing. - Olive Oil Times
Africa / Middle East

Apr. 24, 2024

The Lasting Strain on Israeli Olive Growers Six Months After Devastating Attack

The October 7th attack came as olive growers were preparing for the harvest and fundamentally changed how Israelis feel about their country.

A hand holding a mix of green and purple olives during an olive harvest. - Olive Oil Times
A view of a mountainous landscape featuring steep hills and valleys under a hazy sky. - Olive Oil Times
A view of a mosque in Istanbul with multiple minarets during dusk, illuminated by soft lighting. - Olive Oil Times
Olive tree with a net below and a vehicle parked nearby in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
Two men examining the branches of an olive tree in a field. - Olive Oil Times
Two women in blue uniforms harvesting olives from trees in an orchard. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Mar. 19, 2024

Heatwave and Power Cuts Aside, South Africans Predict a Production Rebound

While national yields are expected to increase, high temperatures have forced farmers to harvest early.

A child walking while carrying a bundle of branches in an urban setting with damaged buildings in the background. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Mar. 14, 2024

Olive Trees in Gaza Among Conflict's Collateral Losses

As fuel runs out in Gaza, Palestinians are turning to their family olive trees for firewood.

Silhouette of olive branches against a sunset sky with orange and blue hues. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Feb. 29, 2024

Turkey's Production Plummets After Last Year's Record Harvest

Adverse weather, a poor fruit set and an ‘off-year’ have led to a meager yield.

Olive trees in a grove with individuals engaged in harvesting activities on the ground. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Feb. 19, 2024

Conflict and Weather Extremes Dwindle Lebanese Harvest

The cross-border fire between the militant group Hezbollah and Israel has resulted in thousands of Lebanese fleeing north and even more olives left unharvested.

Scenic view of mountains with a small village nestled in the valley under a blue sky. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Feb. 15, 2024

Five-Year Project Delivers Infrastructure and Training for Algerian Olive Farmers

The PASA program planted training groves, researched local cultivars and delivered an olive oil laboratory in five years.

A fountain in a public square surrounded by buildings and people walking. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Feb. 1, 2024

Tunisia's Olive Oil Price Cap Gets Mixed Response from Consumers

The government capped the price of olive oil to keep household costs down, but locals question the efficacy of the plan.

Two men talking inside an oil production facility, with equipment in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Jan. 9, 2024

Tour in Tunisia Explores Olive Oil Culture and Cuisine

The Sfax Oleo Tour takes visitors on an eclectic trip through the olive oil-soaked region, visiting groves and sampling the many local delicacies.

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A group of four individuals, including a man and three women, holding olives during an olive harvest. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Jan. 3, 2024

Europe Grants PDO Status to Turkey's Çizik Zeytini Table Olives

Turkey now has E.U.-protected status for three table olive varieties while awaiting Protected Designation of Origin certification for another three.

An olive tree surrounded by arches and soft lighting in a courtyard setting. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Jan. 2, 2024

Officials in Jordan Work to Protect Millennial Olive Trees

Although they have lived through war, famine and plagues, Jordan's ancient olive trees are now threatened by luxury hotels and affluent collectors.

A woman wearing a red headscarf is preparing dough in a kitchen setting. - Olive Oil Times
Food & Cooking

Dec. 29, 2023

Iconic Lebanese Breakfast Receives UNESCO Recognition

Al-man’ouché, the Lebanese breakfast pastry seasoned with olive oil and traditional spices, has been added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

A palm tree stands among rooftops with buildings and a distant view of the sea under a cloudy sky. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Dec. 18, 2023

Tunisia Takes Measures to Lower Olive Oil Prices at Home as Export Revenues Fall

Low fixed prices for Tunisian bulk exports to Europe mean Tunisian farmers are not benefiting from the surge in global olive oil prices.

Man operating a traditional olive press with a horse in the background and olives in a stone basin. - Olive Oil Times
World

Dec. 14, 2023

Traditional Turkish Olive Cultivation Practices Recognized by UNESCO

The U.N. agency said Turkey’s traditional grafting, milling and table olive production methods are valuable to our global culture and must be safeguarded.

A scenic view of an olive grove situated in a mountainous area with hills and valleys. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Dec. 13, 2023

An Olive Harvest Under Bombardment in Southern Lebanon

The conflict between Israel and Hamas has drawn in Hezbollah militants from Lebanon, threatening olive farmers and their livelihoods.

Aerial view of agricultural fields with mountains in the background in a rural landscape. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Nov. 27, 2023

South African Producers Celebrate Quality After Season Marred by Blackouts

Seven producers from South Africa’s Western Cape combined to win a record-high 16 awards at the world’s largest olive oil quality competition.

Four workers transporting green crates filled with olives at a harvesting site. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Nov. 1, 2023

Turkish Olive Oil Exports Can Make Up for Europe's Deficit Once Ban Is Lifted, Official Says

Turkey has reserves of 180,000 tons and is slated to produce another 180,000 in the current harvest that could meet European demand for bulk olive oil.

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