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Oct. 18, 2011
Olive Council Reaches Out to Emerging South American Industry
Argentina remains the IOC's only member in Latin America, but other countries in the region are lately receiving more attention from the intergovernmental organization.
Sep. 23, 2011
American Investor Argentine Olive Ranch Buys San Juan Plantation
According to a report, an investment group headed by Ralph Rybacki will put up $11.9 million towards the purchase of a 2,471 acre olive plantation and the construction of a new olive oil factory.
Jul. 7, 2011
Chilean Olive Oil Continues Gains
Chile exported an unprecedented 1,522 tons of olive oil during the first five months of 2011, marking a 221 percent increase. The United States accounted for 40 percent of sales.
Jul. 5, 2011 S. America
Apr. 3, 2011 S. America
Catamarca Unveils New Research Facility for Olive Oil Production
Mar. 16, 2011 S. America
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Feb. 14, 2011 S. America
Argentina President Promises Aid for Troubled Olive Oil Industry
Jan. 10, 2011
Spain's LA Organic Targets Colombia
The move into the Colombian market follows reports that find consumers there becoming more aware of the benefits of olive oil amid a growing demand for gourmet products.
Jan. 5, 2011
Local Olive Oil Crisis Underscores Argentina's Bigger Problems
Pomán has demanded that the Catamarca Government move to counter a crisis in the local olive oil industry that has led to fifty layoffs in the past two weeks
Oct. 29, 2010
Olive Oil Region in Argentina Launches Origin Certification Program
The San Juan department of Pocito hopes the certificate of origin initiative will help endorse Argentina’s industry and ensure its products are recognized across the world.
Oct. 27, 2010
Olisur's Alfonso Swett: Chile will be a 'Major Olive Oil Player'
In only its fifth year Olisur produced 1.8 million liters of olive oil on its Chilean estate, mostly for North Americans. "We must produce for other countries, and they request sustainability."
Oct. 26, 2010
Recipe Contest in Brazil Promotes Spanish Olive Oil
The campaign to promote Spanish olive oil throughout Brazil is seen as a key strategic move to woo the consumer base of a country yet to be dominated by a single olive oil provider.
Oct. 10, 2010
Tamaulipas Province in Mexico Plans First Olive Oil Processing Facility
Most of the olive oil from the new plant will be exported to the United States where the Mexican government has established contacts with distributors eager to trade.
Oct. 8, 2010
Producers in Peru Concerned About Subsidized Olive Oil Imports
Peru's olive oil imports have grown from 8,000 to 29,000 liters in just two years and could lead to the closure of new processing plants according to local producers.
Sep. 29, 2010
Spain's Bogaris Seeks Olive Groves in the U.S. and Chile
The diversified group of real estate, energy and agribusiness companies with headquarters in Seville, Spain predicts new acquisitions of olive plantations in Chile and the U.S. by 2012.
Sep. 21, 2010
Argentina Proposes Wine Sector Control of Olive Oil Market
Argentinean farmers, businessmen and olive agency representatives have come out in force against a draft bill that proposes to give control of the olive market to Argentina’s wine regulator.
Sep. 8, 2010
Aid for Andalusian Olive Farmers Battling Fruit Fly
One of the olive grove’s worst enemies, the insect could cause millions of euros of losses if not combated before the next harvest, which begins in December.
Aug. 24, 2010
Uruguay Inaugurates Breakthrough Lab for Olive Oil Evaluation
To ensure Uruguayan olive oil meets IOC criteria, the project will also fund a tasting panel accustomed to the sensory qualities necessary for international certification.
Aug. 18, 2010
Severe Winter Damages San Juan Olive Plantations
The cold weather in San Juan, Argentina over the past weeks is similar to 2007 when nearly 70 percent of the province's olive groves were lost due to the drop in temperature.
Aug. 13, 2010
Argentina Advises Bolivia on Olive Oil Production
"We wanted to create cooperative ties with our sister republic Bolivia because we felt that we had accumulated experience that we could share." Jorge Ortiz
Jul. 28, 2010
Workshops in Chile Seek to Improve Olive Oil Production
The program will seek solutions for current problems facing the Chilean olive oil sector such as low levels of production and poor handling of the pruning process.
Jul. 21, 2010
Investing in the Future of Olive Oil in Argentina
“I have joined the many dreamers from diverse geographical locations who believe in the potential for agribusiness in Argentina and in our ability to achieve it.” Luis Feld