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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 Asia
Hundreds of Native Olive Trees Burned in Balochistan Wildfires
May. 25, 2022 News Briefs
May. 25, 2022 News Briefs
May. 16, 2022 Business
Record Heatwave and Drought in Pakistan Threaten Crops and Olive Farming
May. 10, 2022 Producer Profiles
Mar. 31, 2022
Olive Farmers in Pakistan Seek Government Assistance to Scale Production
Some farmers in Pakistan are replacing traditional crops with olives, but need government subsidies to install irrigation systems and mill their fruits.
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.
Jul. 13, 2021
Traffic Jam at World’s Fourth-Largest Port Disrupts Trade Flow
Shipping experts predict the global supply chain disruption caused by the recent closure of the Port of Yantian, in China, to last for months.
Jun. 21, 2021
Award-Winning Producers Optimistic As Olive Oil Culture Takes Root in Japan
Extra virgin olive oil is becoming more common in Japanese households and restaurants, with families and chefs increasingly appreciating the healthy properties and unique flavors of high-quality olive oil.
Apr. 13, 2021
Palm Oil Bans Meet Resistance in Southeast Asia
Sri Lanka has decided to completely remove its palm plantations. Meanwhile, the U.S. and the E.U. are scaling back on imports over environmental and labor concerns.
Mar. 17, 2021
Andalusia Launches Bid to Capture Emerging Indonesian Market
Euromonitor data projects that the value of olive oil sales in Indonesia will increase by 50 percent over the next half-decade. Andalusia hopes to capitalize on this growth.
Feb. 16, 2021
Olive Oil is Becoming One of Asia’s Most Popular Ingredients
Consumption and production are on the rise in Asia's two largest economies. Consumers still prefer imported brands to domestic ones.
Dec. 14, 2020
Pandemic and Weather Extremes Compound an Off-Year in Turkey
Bad springtime weather and logistic challenges have made what was expected to be a tough year even worse.
Jul. 22, 2020
Geographical Indications Protected in New China-E.U. Trade Deal
The PDO and PGI status of two dozen extra virgin olive oils from five different European countries will be formally protected as part of the deal, which is expected to be ratified later this year.