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Jan. 28, 2025
Farmers in Hungary Make Headway in Olive Cultivation
Capitalizing on the countryās warming winter weather and the persistence of farmers, olive trees flourish in Hungary's southern territories around Lake Balaton.
Jan. 28, 2025
Moroccan Producers Face Third Straight Year of Declining Production
Olive oil production is expected to fall to 90,000 metric tons, resulting in rapidly rising prices and fears of a shortage.
Jan. 21, 2025
Trump Pulls U.S. Out of Paris Climate Accords, Again
Within 30 minutes of his swearing in, the Trump Admininistration said it planned to abandon the global agreement to lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Jan. 14, 2025 Producer Profiles
Discovering Award-Winning Olive Oil in Brazil's Southern Highlands
Jan. 14, 2025 Business
Jan. 13, 2025 Production
Rome's Olive Oil Production on Public Farm Supports Community, Sustainability
Jan. 13, 2025 News Briefs
Pakistani Province of Punjab Announces Plan to Plant 50M Olive Trees
Jan. 13, 2025 News Briefs
Jan. 9, 2025
Olive Council Data Shows Latest Harvest Results, Emerging Trends
Global olive oil production is expected to exceed the five-year average in the 2024/25 crop year, as production decreases in Europe and rises in the Middle East and North Africa.
Jan. 9, 2025
Uruguay Anticipates Harvest Rebound
Good climate conditions and a promising fruit set portend a harvest rebound in Uruguay. While this year's yield will exceed the 2024 total, it will likely be less than in 2023.
Dec. 30, 2024
Iraq Announces Plans to Rejoin Olive Council
The Iraqi parliament is expected to ratify the 2015 International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives, a necessary step to rejoining the International Olive Council.
Dec. 30, 2024
Pakistan's Olive Oil Industry Gains Momentum
The annual Oliva Gala Festival in Islamabad brought farmers, private sector companies, and government officials to discuss the latest harvest and the future of the olive oil sector.
Dec. 30, 2024
Greeks Celebrate Christmas with Traditional Olive Oil-Based Cookies
The seasonās fresh olive oil and simple ingredients are used to make melomakarona and kourabiedes, two celebrated Greek Christmas delicacies.
Dec. 30, 2024
New Deoleo CEO Inherits Legal and Financial Challenges
CristĆ³bal ValdĆ©s, a seasoned executive, will steer the world's largest olive oil bottler through legal challenges and debt restructuring.
Dec. 19, 2024
Olive Oil Producers Embrace Eco-Friendly Packaging
From new packaging material to reduced plastic designs, companies are reducing environmental impact and appeal to conscientious consumers.
Dec. 16, 2024
Turkeyās Olive Sector Aims for Record $1B in Exports
Olive oil and table olive exports could bring $1 billion to Turkish producers. However, previous export bans have hampered efforts.
Dec. 16, 2024
Olive Oil Exports from Spain Reach Record High, Defying Production Hurdles
Exporters saw revenues rise by more than 50 percent even as they shipped average volumes.
Dec. 16, 2024
Spain Bets on Comedy to Boost Olive Oil Sales
In a new national comedy tour, stand-up stars will be promoting extra virgin olive oil in major cities across Spain.
Dec. 16, 2024
Europe and South American Countries Sign Controversial Free Trade Agreement
The Mercosur-European Union free trade deal still needs to be approved by individual countries and Europe and its parliament before coming into force.
Dec. 14, 2024
In Molise, Olive Tree Adoption Supports Health Research
As a tribute to the memory of his wife Gianna, Orazio Ferrelli planted a new olive grove and put the olive trees up for adoption to support research and raise awareness on prevention.
Dec. 14, 2024
E.U Report Predicts Stagnant Olive Oil Market
Olive oil production and consumption will be flat or slightly declining over the next ten years, a European Commission report predicts.
Dec. 14, 2024
Political Turmoil Complicates Efforts to Revive Syrian Exports
After overthrowing the autocratic rule of former President Bashar al-Assad, Syriaās new governing coalition said it would enact free-market reforms and stimulate exports.
Dec. 10, 2024
After Devastating Year, Brazilian Producers Defy Odds
Torrential rainfall during the spring followed by unprecedented autumnal flooding caused more than $3 billion in damage in Rio Grande do Sul.