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Dec. 19, 2019
IOC Celebrates 60th Anniversary and World Olive Day
The IOC celebrated 60 years of activity and World Olive Day during the 110th session of the Council of Members in Madrid.
Dec. 19, 2019
Olive Oil Production in Italy to Exceed Original Estimates
The latest figures from Ismea, in collaboration with Unaprol, show Italy’s olive oil production is expected to exceed 300,000 tons this year.
Dec. 11, 2019
Europe to Introduce New Climate and Environmental Policies
Under the new scheme, olive farmers can be an important cog in the wheel of Europe’s agricultural sector by providing feedback for improved agricultural and sustainability practices.
Dec. 11, 2019 Production
Argentine Producers Await Word on Export Policies As Harvest Nears
Dec. 11, 2019 News Briefs
New List of U.S. Tariff Targets Includes More Olive Oils From Europe
Dec. 10, 2019 Europe
Dec. 9, 2019 News Briefs
Dec. 4, 2019 Production
Dec. 4, 2019
In Italy, Hiking Through the Olive Groves
Italy's third annual “Walk through the olive trees” combines heart-healthy exercise with the chance to learn about production and taste local extra virgin olive oils.
Nov. 14, 2019
European Commission Announces Storage Aid
The storage aid scheme aims to stabilize the current imbalance in the E.U. olive oil market.
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
EFSA Presenting Xyllela Research at Corsica Conference
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and other E.U.-funded projects are presenting the latest research on Xylella fastidiosa at a conference in Corsica this week.
Oct. 30, 2019
Spain's Harvest Estimates Continue to Grow
Previous predictions estimated that Spanish production would hover at about one million tons over the summer. The latest estimate predicts a 20 percent higher yield.
Oct. 28, 2019
Despite Tariff Exemption, Greek Producers Struggle to Export Their Oil
With U.S. tariffs on some Spanish olive oil imports coming into force, Greek producers should have an advantage over Spain. However, the nation has not been able to profit from exporting its olive oil reserves.
Oct. 23, 2019
Spanish Table Olive Producers Demand Countermeasures Against U.S. Tariffs
The Interprofessional Organization of the Table Olive Sector asked the Spanish government and the European Union to investigate U.S. government subsidies that have recently been provided to American farmers.
Oct. 23, 2019
Exemption from U.S. Tariffs Creates Opportunity for Greek Exporters
Recently imposed tariffs on some Spanish olive oil exports to the United States could help Greek producers and exporters increase their presence in the lucrative U.S. olive oil market.
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
Guía 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.