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May. 6, 2021
Lower Yields in Tunisia Push Prices Higher
The growth in packaged olive oil exports has helped fuel the increase in prices per unit.
May. 6, 2021
Despite Tariffs, Spanish Olive Oil Exports to U.S. Rose to Begin Fiscal Year
The reopening of hospitality and tourism in the U.S. combined with poor harvests throughout the Mediterranean may have had an impact.
May. 4, 2021
Legislation Restricting Use of 'California' on Olive Oil Labels Gains Momentum
While AB-535 has gained some prominent supporters and breezed through committees, its detractors remain confident a compromise can still be reached.
May. 4, 2021 Production
Producers in Greece Generate Electricity with Olive Mill Wastewater
May. 3, 2021 News Briefs
Spanish Politicians Call on Biden to Drop Black Olive Tariffs Ahead of E.U. Summit
May. 3, 2021 Business
Apr. 30, 2021 Business
Apr. 29, 2021 News Briefs
Spainās 'Sea of Olives' Among the Candidates for UNESCO Recognition
Apr. 29, 2021
Labor Shortages, Recent Floods Create 'Insane Situation' as Australian Harvest Begins
Growers and producers hopeful of a bumper harvest after last yearās āoil droughtā are scrambling to find solutions for dire labor shortages due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.
Apr. 29, 2021
Spanish Olive Growers Replacing Century-Old Trees With Young Ones
Intensive olive farming around the world has led Spanish olive growers to cut down ancient trees to remain competitive.
Apr. 29, 2021
Olives Among Foods with Lowest Level of Pesticide Residues in Europe, Study Finds
A report by the European Food Safety Agency shows contaminant levels on olives among the lowest of all foods available to consumers.
Apr. 26, 2021
South American Olive Oil Conference Goes Online
Attendees can listen to prerecorded lectures on a range of topics online. Presenters see this as a positive step for the continentās olive oil sector.
Apr. 26, 2021
World Olive Oil Competition Entries Way Up From Turkey, Croatia, Italy, Greece
Producers signed up in record numbers to compete on the world stage, and many submitted new product variations to distinguish their brands in the global marketplace.
Apr. 22, 2021
Producers Puzzled by Turkish Ban on Bulk Olive Oil Exports
In a season where 220,000 tons were produced, Turkey has stopped bulk olive oil exports until the end of next October.
Apr. 20, 2021
Olive Oil Consumption Hits Record High in Australia
The International Olive Council predicts that Australians will consume 51,000 tons of olive oil in the 2020/21 fiscal campaign ahead of what could be a record harvest for producers.
Apr. 20, 2021
Researchers Investigate Origins of White Tripolitaine Olive in Libya
They are are working to determine the best varieties for Libyan olive production.
Apr. 20, 2021
Second European Parliament Committee Votes to Exclude Olive Oil From Nutri-Score
Spanish MEP Jordi CaƱas pushed for the amendment calling on the European Commission to consider exempting single-ingredient food items from any pan-European labeling system.
Apr. 16, 2021
Wild Edible Vegetables, a Hidden Gem of Greek Cuisine
Organic and always served with olive oil, wild veggies are a staple dish in Greece and a source of vitamins and nutrients.
Apr. 16, 2021
Olive Oil Prices Hit Two-Year High in Spain
The suspension of U.S. tariffs and global consumption outpacing production contributed to EVOO prices exceeding ā¬3.00 for the first time in three years.
Apr. 14, 2021
In Bid to Boost Exports, Algeria Plants Millions of Olive Trees
The initiative comes as the government announced it would help to stimulate olive oil exports.
Apr. 13, 2021
Spring Freeze Devastates Crops in Europe
Unseasonably cold weather damaged blossoming olive trees in France, Greece and Italy. The full extent of the damage will be known in the coming weeks.
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.
Apr. 8, 2021
New Efforts to Promote Rare White Olive Variety in Calabria
Archaeologists are working to preserve the cultural heritage of the Leucocarpa cultivar as producers are starting to grow and transform the ivory-white fruits.