Asia
Aug. 1, 2022
In Japan, Producers Reflect on An Award-Winning Year
Producers in Japan combined to earn a record-tying four Gold Awards and two Silver Awards, overcoming formidable harvest-year challenges.
Jul. 11, 2022
Olive Farming Is Key to Saving the Forests of Balochistan
Officials and environmental activists believe olive farming and oil production could help prevent illegal logging in wild forests.
Jun. 28, 2022
Italy to Provide €1.5M to Develop Pakistani Olive Oil Sector
In the latest chapter of cooperation between the two countries, Italy will help improve production technology and promote olive oil’s health benefits.
Jun. 27, 2022
Pakistani Government Launches Agricultural Development Program
The new government in Islamabad will continue previous olive growing projects as part of its initiative to modernize the agricultural sector.
Jun. 22, 2022
Experience, Knowledge Drive Success of Award-Winning Producer in Japan
The Nippon Olive Company earned two Gold Awards at the 2022 NYIOOC, attributing the success to seven decades of experience and the Mediterranean climate.
Jun. 10, 2022
Hundreds of Native Olive Trees Burned in Balochistan Wildfires
After two weeks of extensive blazes burning the forests of western Pakistan, authorities are beginning to estimate the damage to the olive sector.
May. 25, 2022 News Briefs
May. 25, 2022 News Briefs
May. 16, 2022 Asia
Record Heatwave and Drought in Pakistan Threaten Crops and Olive Farming
May. 10, 2022 Asia
Mar. 31, 2022 Asia
Olive Farmers in Pakistan Seek Government Assistance to Scale Production
Mar. 11, 2022
New Regulation in Turkey Permits Olive Tree Removals for Coal Mining
The regulation is meant to boost Turkish energy security. However, the country’s national olive oil association is already appealing the decision.
Mar. 7, 2022
Indian Consumers Reject Nutri-Score and Other Labels
A nationwide study conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Science found warning labels to be the most effective type of front-of-pack labels.
Feb. 28, 2022
In Pakistan, Efforts to Grow Olives in Underdeveloped Areas Begin to Bear Fruit
Under the Ten Billion Tree Tsunami Project, Pakistan is growing thousands of olive trees in its northwestern region, a former hotbed for terrorism after 9/11.
Feb. 11, 2022
Pakistan Set to Become Olive Council Member
Pakistan and the International Olive Council are developing local and imported varieties while improving production infrastructures.
Oct. 20, 2021
Japan’s Olive Harvest Gets Underway Amid Typhoon Season
Producers in Japan expect this year’s yield to match last year’s. However, typhoon season has led to different outcomes across the country.
Sep. 20, 2021
Uzbekistan Joins Olive Council
The Central Asian country became the 18th member of the international organization and plans to dramatically increase olive production.
Aug. 12, 2021
Japan May Recognize Some PDO and PGI Olive Oils from European Countries
Extra virgin olive oils from France, Greece, Italy and Spain will be considered for protection from imitations or copies on the Japanese market.
Sep. 17, 2018
E.U. - Japan Trade Deal Brings Opportunities to Olive Oil Exporters
Many European agricultural products will enjoy reduced taxes or an entirely tax-free status when exported to Japan, opening the way for EU farmers and exporters to penetrate a market of 127 million people.
Aug. 30, 2018
Punjab Distributes Nearly Half a Million Olive Saplings to Local Farmers
Punjab's farmers have until tomorrow to submit their applications for free olive saplings.
Aug. 7, 2018
Turkish Producers Keep Up Momentum After Strong Results at 2018 NYIOOC
Producers are optimistic about the future of Turkish olive oils after record-breaking wins at the 2018 NYIOOC.
Jul. 16, 2018
Can China Become a Major Olive Oil Producer?
China's growing demand is helping move forward domestic production.
Apr. 30, 2018
Is India Poised for an Edible Oils Revolution?
Globalization and digital connectivity have seen a shift in the mindset of urban India, promoting healthy eating and a balanced diet.
Apr. 9, 2018
Olive Oil Products Fraud Uncovered in China
Growing demand has also spurred illegal operations stretching from Beijing to Guangzhou, churning out mislabeled, inferior and counterfeit olive oil.
Apr. 3, 2018
India Increases Duties on Olive Oil Again
The Indian government continues its trend of raising import duty rates on olive oil.
Mar. 19, 2018
Pakistan Plants More Olive Trees
Pakistan's olive plantation campaign continues with the planting of over three million saplings in two provinces.