S. America
Feb. 6, 2026
European Table Olive Groups Push Back on EU-Mercosur Tariff Terms
Spanish, Italian and Greek table olive associations say EU-Mercosur terms would phase out duties on Mercosur olives entering Europe while leaving tariffs on European exports to South America in place.
Jan. 22, 2026
EU Lawmakers Delay Mercosur Trade Deal After Narrow Vote
Less than a week after the EU–Mercosur trade deal was signed, the European Parliament voted to delay its approval pending a legal review.
Jan. 22, 2026
Olive Oil Sector Weighs Opportunities and Risks as EU-Mercosur Deal Nears Approval
As the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement moves closer to approval, olive oil producers in Europe and South America are weighing new export opportunities against concerns over competition and market balance.
Jan. 5, 2026
EU Delays Mercosur Trade Deal After Italy and France Withhold Support
The European Union has postponed signing its Mercosur free trade agreement after Italy and France declined to back the deal, citing concerns from domestic farmers.
Dec. 18, 2025
France Casts Doubt on E.U.-Mercosur Trade Deal as Farmers Push Back
France has called the E.U.-Mercosur trade agreement “incomplete,” raising new doubts about the long-negotiated deal as farmers across Europe warn of unfair competition from South America.
Nov. 21, 2025
Against the Odds, Colombia’s Only Olive Farm Turns to Tourism
After decades of experimentation, a pioneering family has defied Colombia’s subtropical climate to produce small quantities of extra virgin olive oil.
Nov. 17, 2025 News Briefs
The Opportunities and Challenges of Colombia’s Olive Oil Market
Oct. 21, 2025 Producer Profiles
In Chile’s Curicó Valley, Agroindustrial Siracusa Builds an Olive Oil Success Story
Oct. 20, 2025 Producer Profiles
Among Brazil’s Rocky Hills, Azeite Pedregais Cultivates Award-Winning Olive Oils
Oct. 8, 2025 Production
Sep. 9, 2025 News Briefs
Sep. 2, 2025
Peru’s Olive Oil Sector Eyes Record Rebound in Despite Pest and Trade Challenges
While exporters see opportunities in global markets, structural weaknesses in Peru’s value chain and low farm-gate prices continue to challenge thousands of olive and table olive farmers.
Aug. 6, 2025
Southern Hemisphere NYIOOC Nears Registration Deadline as September Results Loom
Registration for the Southern Hemisphere edition of the 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition is closing soon, with organizers preparing to reveal award winners beginning in September.
Jul. 7, 2025
Europe Continues to Liberalize Imports While Export Uncertainty Grows
As the United States considers more tariffs on European Union agricultural imports, including olive oil, another group of European countries removed tariffs on the Mercosur.
Jun. 19, 2025
Low Harvest, Rising Production Costs Continue to Plague Argentina
With olive oil production projected to decline for a second-straight year, some Argentine exporters see an opportunity in the changing local trade landscape.
Jun. 11, 2025
Argentina's San Juan Province Gets Geographic Indication for Olive Oil
Argentina's San Juan province received the GI for extra virgin olive oil, highlighting the unique identity of oils from the region.
May. 1, 2025
How Farmers in Peru and Chile Work Together to Stop the Fruit Fly
Twin towns Tacna and Arica share family ties and trade dynamics, but face challenges with a recent fruit fly outbreak. Efforts are being made to prevent further damage and protect olive producers.
Mar. 28, 2025
Brazil Removes Tariffs on European Olive Oil Imports
Brazilian officials decided to lower tariffs from nine percent to mitigate the impact of rising prices in South America’s largest country.
Jul. 1, 2024
Drought and Ill-Timed Rain Lead to Poor Harvest in Uruguay
Officials estimate production will be 72 percent below the five-year average, after an historic drought and a rainy harvest.
Jun. 26, 2024
Rising Olive Oil Imports Contribute to Spain’s Trade Deficit with Argentina
While Spain’s agricultural trade deficit fell by 33 percent between 2022 and 2023, olive oil imports increased by nearly 230 percent due to a poor harvest and rising prices.
May. 23, 2024
Historic Flooding in Southern Brazil Spares Groves, Mills
Producers are struggling in the aftermath of the worst flooding in Rio Grande do Sul’s history. While mills and groves were largely spared, sales have been severely impacted.
Apr. 28, 2024
Heat, Fruit Fly Hamper Harvests in Peru and Northern Chile
Unseasonably warm weather has created the conditions for the Mediterranean fruit fly to proliferate. Smuggling may have furthered its spread in Chile.
Apr. 3, 2024
Uruguay to Host Conference on Olive Oil Sector Research, Innovation
Scientists, producers and officials will meet in Uruguay in November to discuss the challenges and opportunities for South America’s olive oil sector.
Mar. 27, 2024
In Chile, Mixed Expectations Replace High Hopes
Producers anticipated another harvest exceeding 20,000 tons until poor climate conditions in the winter tempered their outlook.
Feb. 23, 2024
After Bumper Harvests, a Sharply Lower Yield in Argentina
An ‘off-year’ harvest, lack of chill hours, and extreme weather events are expected to reduce the yield by as much as 40 percent.
Feb. 19, 2024
Major Changes in Argentina Provide Hope for Producers
The election of a conservative government has provided some producers with hope that Argentina’s economic situation – along with their own – will begin to improve.