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Mar. 1, 2011
Chilean Olive Oil Exports Sharply Higher
Following a trend led by its booming wine market, Chile’s olive oil industry expanded sales worldwide last year according to statistics just released.
Feb. 14, 2011
Argentina President Promises Aid for Troubled Olive Oil Industry
President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has pledged federal government help to Argentina's battered olive oil industry following layoffs in the Catamarca region.
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 S. America
Local Olive Oil Crisis Underscores Argentina's Bigger Problems
Oct. 29, 2010 S. America
Olive Oil Region in Argentina Launches Origin Certification Program
Oct. 27, 2010 S. America
Olisur's Alfonso Swett: Chile will be a 'Major Olive Oil Player'
Oct. 26, 2010 Europe
Oct. 10, 2010 S. America
Tamaulipas Province in Mexico Plans First Olive Oil Processing Facility
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
Jul. 5, 2010
Industry Up-And-Comer Argentina to Host Olive Oil Forum
Industry leaders are eager to tap into the budding Argentinean market which is set to become a respected producer of quality olive oil.
Jun. 30, 2010
Argentina Olive Oil Plan Derived From Wine Industry Success
A proposal to adapt the existing business strategies of the booming Argentinean wine industry to the olive oil sector.
Jun. 16, 2010
Tough Going for Argentine Olive Oil Industry
A weaker euro, poor climatic conditions and a labor shortage have contributed to the growing difficulties in the Argentinean olive oil industry.