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Nov. 5, 2019
U.S. Leaves Paris Climate Agreement
On Monday the U.S. government announced its withdrawal from the 2016 Paris Agreement on climate change, due to the economic burden of complying with the requirements.
Nov. 5, 2019
Organic Olive Groves Flourish in Spain
In 2018, the surface area of organic olive groves increased by three percent in Spain. A country-wide push toward sustainability and better profit margins on organic oils are among the contributing factors.
Nov. 4, 2019
Australian Exporters List 30 Trade Barriers Since Launch of New Register
In Australia, numerous trade barriers have been listed since the launch of a register that aims to identify challenges exporters face.
Oct. 30, 2019 News Briefs
Oct. 30, 2019 News Briefs
Oct. 28, 2019 Business
Despite Tariff Exemption, Greek Producers Struggle to Export Their Oil
Oct. 23, 2019 Business
Spanish Table Olive Producers Demand Countermeasures Against U.S. Tariffs
Oct. 23, 2019 Business
Exemption from U.S. Tariffs Creates Opportunity for Greek Exporters
Oct. 17, 2019
Tunisia Expects Record-Setting Harvest
Thanks to above average rainfall, Tunisia is set for a record harvest, with predictions of a yield of 350,000 tons.
Oct. 17, 2019
Chile's First Olive Oil Guide Launched in Santiago
GuĆa Oliva 2019 reviews and rates extra virgin and flavored olive oils that are sold in Chile.
Oct. 17, 2019
As Harvest Begins, Croatian Producers Anticipate High Quality, If Not Quantity
While production figures are expected to decrease for the fourth consecutive year, quality is anticipated to be as high as ever.
Oct. 16, 2019
Importers Ask for Tariff Exemption for Goods Shipped Before October
The NAOOA and 80 other trade organizations argue that tariffs applied to goods shipped from Europe prior to October would only hurt American importers and consumers.
Oct. 15, 2019
European Commission Will Allow Self-Storage
The announcement comes as low prices continue to cause hardship for olive growers and oil producers.
Oct. 10, 2019
Tens of Thousands Protest Olive Oil Prices in Madrid
Protestors called on the Spanish government and European Union to change how the industry is regulated, help producers cope with low prices and protect Spanish olive oil from U.S. tariffs.
Oct. 10, 2019
Spain Reacts to U.S. Tariff on Olive Oil
The announcement of the U.S. tariffs comes as protestors head to Madrid to demand action on low olive oil prices. Government officials fear Andalusia, one of Spain's poorest regions, will be hit the hardest by the tariffs.
Oct. 9, 2019
Andalusia Temporarily Bans Machine-Assisted Harvesting at Night
The ban will give the autonomous government time to research the impacts night-harvesting has on local and migrating bird populations.
Oct. 9, 2019
Better Harvests Predicted in Greece, Italy, Portugal, Tunisia
A European Commission report predicts a three percent increase in olive oil production in the E.U. due to reduced pest activity and some countries entering an on-year.
Oct. 7, 2019
Germany Announces Introduction of Controversial Food Labeling System
Despite their initial opposition to Nutriscore, Germany's Julia Klƶckner last week gave the green light for the controversial food labeling system.
Oct. 7, 2019
Olive Harvest Underway in Italy
Some producers are already at work, while many others are getting ready for a new olive oil campaign committed to the highest standards of quality.
Oct. 3, 2019
Spanish Olive Oil on Final List of Retaliatory Tariffs on E.U. Goods
Along with some Spanish olive oils, certain types of table olives from both France and Spain will also face a 25 percent tariff on U.S. imports. Olive oils from Italy, Portugal and Greece will be unaffected.
Oct. 2, 2019
U.S. Can Impose $7.5 Billion of Tariffs on European Goods, WTO Says
Officials in the United States have yet to decide which goods will be subject to the tariffs. Olive oil and table olives were both included in preliminary lists.
Oct. 1, 2019
Olive Oil Commission of California Funds Research
The OOCC's research projects for the new fiscal year will give the state's producers insight into the control of olive knot and olive anthracnose.
Sep. 30, 2019
27 Complete Sommelier Program in San Francisco
They join a growing network of olive oil professionals and enthusiasts after completing the six-day, two-tier course in the city's Marina District.