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Jul. 12, 2023

Quality Places Cambodian Importer on World Stage

Tiger Power imports Tunisian extra virgin olive oil produced on the company farm in Nabeul and sourced from other local growers.

Jul. 10, 2023

Yusuf Can Zeybek Triumphant at Kırkpınar

The first-time Kırkpınar winner overcame two-time champion İsmail Balaban to win the title of head wrestler at the world’s oldest sporting event.

Jun. 27, 2023

How Awards Helped One Tunisian Producer Thrive in the Lucrative U.S. Market

The NYIOOC award-winning producer behind Massiva combines generations of olive oil production experience with adept marketing.

Apr. 18, 2023

As Harvest Gets Underway, South African Producers Face Rolling Blackouts

Olive oil production is expected to decrease in South Africa after consecutive near-record yields. Load shedding and political instability are among the main challenges.

Apr. 3, 2023

Record-High Olive Oil Exports Projected in Turkey

According to the International Olive Council, Turkish exports will rise sharply this year to 134,000 tons, more than triple the five-year average.

Mar. 28, 2023

Tunisian Officials See Bright Future for Local Olive Oil Industry

While producers face plenty of challenges, especially from climate change, Tunisian olive oil exports continue to gain ground in international markets.

Feb. 22, 2023

At Zeet, Quality Is a Family Business

The company produces its own olive oils in Tunisia, Spain and Italy using knowledge gleaned over four generations.

Feb. 22, 2023

Creative Packaging Helps Award-Winning Producer Sell More EVOO

At a recent fair, Brenda Wilkinson of Rio Largo Olive Estate realized some people bought her olive oil for the unique designs on her bag-in-box packages.

Feb. 16, 2023

Award-Winning Producer Sees a Bright Future for South African Olive Oils

After swapping grape vines for olive groves 20 years ago, the producers behind Mardouw Olive Estate are bullish about the future of olive oil in South Africa.

Feb. 15, 2023

Lebanon's Climate Is Becoming Less Conducive to Olive Growing

Scientists believe the loss of productivity and quality may occur in the Levant and the Mediterranean basin due to rising temperatures and less precipitation.

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Feb. 15, 2023

Olive Oil Brand in Jordan Harnesses the Value in History

Ateek extra virgin olive oil is produced from the millenary trees of the ancient Mehras cultivar. Producers hope it sets Jordan apart on the international stage.

Feb. 10, 2023

Project to Improve Sustainability of Algeria’s Olive Farms Bears Fruit

By improving harvesting and milling best practices, PASA seeks to improve the economic potential of olive oil production.

Feb. 6, 2023

Deadly Earthquakes Shake Turkey and Syria

As international rescuers travel to the war-ravaged region, witnesses describe freezing temperatures among razed cities and villages.

Jan. 31, 2023

Morocco's Olive Oil Exports Reach Record Levels as Domestic Prices Rise

The latest trade data shows significant growth in Moroccan olive oil exports, but low production has raised prices domestically.

Jan. 18, 2023

Tunisian Olive Oil Prices Keep Climbing

Local authorities have confirmed a lower-than-expected olive oil yield, leading to a steady rise in prices.

Jan. 17, 2023

Food Crisis Looms as Pakistan Announces Recovery Strategy

The high level of inflation, natural disasters, and national debt has cause Pakistan to seek international aid.

Jan. 17, 2023

Jordan's Olive Oil Yield Lower than Expected

In Jordan, overall yield is expected to grow, even though the 2022 harvest may produce less olive oil than expected.

Jan. 3, 2023

Moroccan University to Offer Olive Oil Master’s Degree

The two-year degree program is meant to help professionalize the increasingly-important table olive and olive oil sectors in the North African country.

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