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Feb. 17, 2020
Olive Oil Promotions Boost Retailers' Sales, but With a Hidden Cost
Using extra virgin olive oil as a loss-leader allows food retailers to draw customers in a challenging economy, but the olive growers and mills are the ones paying the price.
Feb. 17, 2020
No New US Tariffs on Spanish Olive Oil Imports
The United States Trade Representative decided not to add new tariffs to Spanish packaged and bulk olive oil imports. The USTR will revise the list once again in August.
Feb. 16, 2020
Italian Olive Oil Spared in Latest U.S. Tariff Review
Italians applaud the decision while U.S. trade officials warn that a future review could involve products that were not included this time.
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Feb. 7, 2020
Italy's Olive Oil Competitiveness Hindered by Aging Groves
With higher costs and lower yields than modern olive oil farms, quality alone may not be enough to protect Italy's smaller producers in a fast-changing international market.
Feb. 6, 2020
Acesur Announces New Facility in Virginia
The major Spanish producer Acesur says it will bring $11 million in investment and 29 new jobs to Suffolk, Virginia.
Feb. 4, 2020
Greece Renews Call for Parthenon Parts After Brexit
In light of Brexit, Greece will intensify efforts to return the Parthenon pediments to their original home.
Feb. 4, 2020
Table Olive Production Figures Released
Global production is expected to increase by almost 14 percent with Egypt the top world producer.
Feb. 3, 2020
Troubles Persist for Tunisian Olive Oil, As Officials Hope to Turn a Corner
Bureaucratic and technological hurdles, decreasing olive oil prices and political difficulties may hinder ambitious plans to expand the Tunisian olive oil sector.
Feb. 3, 2020
Andalusian Minister Wants Fast Deal for Perishable Foods After Brexit
While the U.K. and Europe determine their future relationship, Carmen Crespo has called on Brussels to push for a deal that would ease the transport of perishable food items between the two.
Jan. 31, 2020
'Oleotourism' Becomes Law in Italy
With the adoption of the 2020 budget in Italy, oleotourism is enshrined into law.
Jan. 31, 2020
Italy Approves €300M Fund to Fight Xylella
Better late than never, the Italian government will fund a €300 million-plan to fight Xylella fastidiosa through eradication, replanting, research and restoration.
Jan. 31, 2020
Olive Oil Producers and Farmers Across Spain Demand 'Measures of Support'
Farmers across Spain, organized by the main cooperatives and associations, are protesting for better prices and government measures to help ease the burden of increasing production costs.
Jan. 30, 2020
Spain Wins First Battle Against U.S. Tariffs on Table Olives
An American court's decision can open the way to alleviate tariffs on imported Spanish table olives to the U.S.
Jan. 29, 2020
Olive Oil Waste Fuels Spanish Power Plant and Palestinian Startup
A new plant will work to counteract the negative impacts of olive by-products in the region while developing a reliable substitute for fossil fuel.
Jan. 27, 2020
Australian Producers Making Do Despite Bush Fires, Record Drought
In spite of a record drought and devastating bush fires, some large Australian producers are expecting close to an average production and high-quality oils in 2020.
Jan. 27, 2020
Wildfires Unlikely to Impact 2019 Production Figures in California
Olive growers have largely been spared the fate of wine producers, who are likely to suffer setbacks from the Kincade fire that raged through Sonoma county late last year.
Jan. 27, 2020
EU Aid Not Helping Croatians, Official Says
The third tendering period for European Union producers seeking private storage aid for olive oil has just opened. However, one Croatian olive oil official argues that the aid does not help producers in small countries.
Jan. 26, 2020
TAP 'Confidant' as Trial Looms, Prepares to Replant Uprooted Trees
The Trans Adriatic Pipeline said the company is confident ahead of the upcoming trial. Replanting of the olive trees at issue in the trial is scheduled to begin in February.