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 Production
Dec. 30, 2024 Food & Cooking
Greeks Celebrate Christmas with Traditional Olive Oil-Based Cookies
Dec. 30, 2024 News Briefs
Dec. 19, 2024 World
Dec. 16, 2024 Business
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.
Dec. 10, 2024
Italian Producers Grapple with Market Instability
Record olive oil imports paired with lowered yields have compounded the worries of the sector.
Dec. 5, 2024
An Accusation of Widespread Fraud Sparks Controversy in Spain
The general secretary of the giant Spanish cooperative Dcoop accused bottlers of selling sunflower oil blends labeled as olive oil.
Dec. 2, 2024
Labor Shortage Cripples Spanish Olive Harvest
Table olive producers are struggling with a shortage of workers, which is compounded by concerns about increasing foreign competition and the possibility of higher tariffs.
Dec. 2, 2024
Dry Heat Followed by Torrential Rain Curb Croatian Yields
The extreme weather swings from summer to autumn in Croatia resulted in low levels of oil accumulation but did not compromise quality.
Nov. 25, 2024
Carrefour Mandates Nutri-Score Labels for French Suppliers
The supermarket chain said the company would calculate its Nutri-Score ratings for suppliers who fail to comply.
Nov. 24, 2024
S. American Olive Oil Sector Celebrates Successes and Examines Challenges
Sector professionals gathered in Montevideo, Uruguay for the second Latin American Olive Oil Conference.
Nov. 24, 2024
Arrest of CHO Group CEO Shocks Tunisian Olive Oil Sector
An abundant olive harvest in Tunisia has the country's largest olive oil exporter working at full tilt, even as questions linger about the company's chief executive.
Nov. 20, 2024
Drought and Warm Winter Lead to Sharp Decline in Sicily's Harvest
While yields remain within the norm, producers across Sicily anticipate significantly lower olive oil production.