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S. America / page 3

Close-up image of a fruit fly with distinctive features on a green surface. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

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.

View of palm trees and buildings in a city, featuring a historical tower and modern architecture. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

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.

Rows of olive trees in a grove with mountains visible in the background under clear skies. - Olive Oil Times
Production

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.

Aerial view of olive trees with harvesting equipment in the foreground during sunrise. - Olive Oil Times
Two men in formal attire walking together at an event, one wearing a suit and tie, the other in a tuxedo. - Olive Oil Times
Aerial view of an olive grove with a processing facility in the foreground. - Olive Oil Times
A vast desert landscape featuring rolling sand dunes and a green oasis in the center. - Olive Oil Times
Man using a pole to harvest olives from a tree during an olive harvesting process. - Olive Oil Times
View of sand dunes with mountains in the background and a patch of greenery. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Jan. 16, 2024

El Niño Decimates Peruvian Olive Harvest

Olive oil production in Peru is expected to fall by as much as 90 percent in 2024.

Aerial view of an olive orchard featuring rows of olive trees and harvesting machinery. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Jan. 15, 2024

Producers in Uruguay See Awards Fueling Exports, Local Olive Oil Culture

Uruguayans turned heads at the 2023 World Olive Oil Competition, setting their sights on export markets and homegrown appreciation.

Silhouettes of two individuals standing by an olive tree during sunset with a clear sky. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Dec. 19, 2023

Brazil’s Al-Zait Rises to International Acclaim

In only two seasons, southern Brazilian producer Al-Zait has gone from a newcomer to olive oil production to an award-winner on the biggest stage.

Boxes and bottles secured with yellow tape in a storage area with a person inspecting them. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Dec. 12, 2023

Authorities in Brazil Seize 9,000 Bottles of Fraudulent Olive Oil

The seizure comes two weeks after a separate raid where 16,000 liters of product marketed as extra virgin olive oil and deemed unfit for human consumption was destroyed.

An ancient olive tree with a thick trunk and sprawling branches in a natural setting. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Dec. 7, 2023

Celebrating South America's Historic Olive Trees

The organization Sudoliva documents and preserves historic olive trees which tell the story of the European colonization of Latin America.

An illuminated olive tree in a garden area with a sunset in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Dec. 5, 2023

Hard Work Yields World-Class Quality in Brazil

Estância das Oliveiras earned seven Gold Awards at the 2023 NYIOOC, the most in a single year for any Brazilian producer.

A large container filled with freshly harvested olive leaves in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Nov. 29, 2023

Chilean Producer Bets Big on Italian Varieties

Olivos Ruta del Sol takes advantage of Chile’s terroir to produce some of the country's best extra virgin olive oils.

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Aerial view of olive groves and rolling hills in a rural landscape. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Nov. 14, 2023

Brazilian Producers React to Record-Setting Year at World Competition

Farmers and millers said the record-high 50 awards earned at the 2023 NYIOOC promote locally-produced olive oil at home and abroad.

A tractor equipped for olive harvesting working between rows of olive trees in a field. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Nov. 9, 2023

An Award-Winning Finish to A Fruitful Harvest in The Southern Cone

After bumper harvests in Chile, Argentina and Uruguay, producers demonstrated their quality with a combined 14 awards at the world’s largest olive oil quality contest.

Expansive view of an olive grove with rows of olive trees on a hillside under a clear sky. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Oct. 17, 2023

Award-Winning Chilean Producer Eyes Lucrative Brazilian Market

Las Doscientos capitalizes on its reputation for quality and free trade advantage to expand its market share in Brazil.

Aerial view of an olive oil processing facility next to a large olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Aug. 2, 2023

Olive Oil Producers in Argentina Beat the Heat, Enjoy Fruitful Harvest

After three below-average harvests, producers in Argentina expect a return to the norm. However, inflation continues to create problems for domestic sales and exports.

Two individuals collecting olives using a black net in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Jul. 31, 2023

Despite Drought, Uruguay Anticipates Record Harvest

Official statistics have not been published yet, but a preliminary estimate puts the harvest at a record-high 3,000 tons.

Blue olive harvesting machine positioned on a dirt path in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Mar. 20, 2023

Despite Drought, Anticipation of A Promising Olive Harvest in Chile

Producers expect a better olive harvest than last year but worry about inflation and the impact of rising prices on demand.

Rows of olive trees in a green field under a clear blue sky. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Feb. 15, 2023

Officials in Uruguay Expect Another Bumper Harvest

As agronomic techniques improve and recently-planted groves enter maturity, Uruguay’s agriculture ministry expects production to continue to rise in the medium term.

A cityscape featuring various buildings with mountains visible in the background under a clear sky. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Feb. 9, 2023

Producers in Argentina Grapple with Inflation Ahead of 2023 Harvest

Signs of a promising harvest and high olive oil prices in Europe may temper challenges created by inflation and a dual currency in Argentina.

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