Argentina
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.
Aug. 29, 2023
World Olive Oil Competition Southern Hemisphere Live Updates
The NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition is unveiling award winners in the Southern Hemisphere division of the annual quality contest. Olive Oil Times writers around the world are covering the results and reactions.
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.
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.
Feb. 6, 2023
Argentina's Germplasm Bank Supports Mission to Preserve Olive Cultivars
The olive plant collection in San Juan has joined the International Olive Council's olive germplasm network, a crucial tool for promoting biodiversity and supporting research.
Oct. 10, 2022
Solfrut Sets Sights on Expanding Domestic Market as Production Grows
With 2,000 trees recently planted in super-high-density and a new mill, the award-winning company in San Juan seeks to grow Argentina’s olive oil culture.
Jun. 22, 2022 The Best Olive Oils
NYIOOC Wins Waylay Economic Woes for Producers in Southern Cone
May. 5, 2022 News Briefs
May. 4, 2022 Olive Varieties
Argentina Likely to Host Olive Council's Fourth Olive Germplasm Bank
Mar. 9, 2022 Production
Argentina Receives Its First Geographical Indication for Olive Oil
Jun. 30, 2021 The Best Olive Oils
South American Producers Celebrate NYIOOC Victories After Tough Year
Jun. 7, 2021
Inclement Weather Dampens Argentina Olive Harvest, But Quality Remains High
Estimates for the 2021 harvest see production falling or remaining steady. Producers say they are more concerned about exports and prices.
Apr. 26, 2021
South American Olive Oil Conference Goes Online
Attendees can listen to prerecorded lectures on a range of topics online. Presenters see this as a positive step for the continent’s olive oil sector.
Jun. 29, 2020
Production Declines Again in Argentina
While some producers simply entered an off-year in 2020, others had trouble finding workers to harvest their olives. Low global olive oil prices have also made production less profitable for all in the sector.
May. 5, 2020
Pandemic Delays Argentina's Exports
Dropping demand for table olives and olive oil in Brazil combined with low prices for both mean many producers are having problems remaining solvent. Some are getting emergency loans while others cut costs.
Apr. 28, 2020
Argentina Exits Mercosur Trade Negotiations
The move comes as a blow to olive oil producers who may lose out while the rest of the bloc negotiates free trade deals with South Korea and Canada. Argentina will continue working with the Mercosur to implement a previously agreed deal with the European Union.
Apr. 6, 2020
Argentina Olive Harvest Begins Amid Covid-19 Lockdown
As the coronavirus spreads through Argentina, olive growers and oil producers are facing complications both during and after the harvest. Small producers are likely to be impacted the most.
Dec. 11, 2019
Argentine Producers Await Word on Export Policies As Harvest Nears
Producers in Argentina are expecting a better harvest this year as they look to a new government to spur more exports.
Nov. 1, 2017
California Olive Ranch Looks Abroad
CEO Gregg Kelley called an alliance with producers in Argentina “an opportunity to bring a diverse portfolio to our customers while growing our network of farms and grower partners.”
Aug. 16, 2017
California Olive Ranch Joins with S. American Producers in New 'Americas Blend'
The leading American olive oil producer is sourcing oils from South America in its continuing pursuit of market share.
Jun. 16, 2017
Argentina's 'La Reconquista' Conquers New York
Cherished for its well-balanced, harmonious flavor, the olive oil from Argentina's Olivares La Reconquista earned the coveted Best in Class Award at this year's NYIOOC.
May. 8, 2017
Argentine Oils: From 'Plan B' Crop to Award Winners
In wine-soaked Argentina, EVOO is beginning to make its mark.
Sep. 8, 2014
Morocco, Argentina Seek to Increase Olive Production
Plans are underway in both Morocco and Argentina to increase the output of olives and olive oil.
Jun. 24, 2014
Argentine Olive Oil Producers Face Poor Harvest, Low Prices
Poor harvest and an international market flooded with Spanish product, have forced a number of olive oil producers in Argentina to close shop.
Apr. 21, 2014
13 Olive Oils From Latin America Awarded at NYIOOC
Uruguay led the region with four awards, followed by Mexico and Peru with three wins each. Chile won two awards, and Argentina took one.
Oct. 30, 2013
Argentina’s Olive Oil Industry In Crisis
Argentina's olive oil industry is struggling to compete on the world stage and lacks the internal market to absorb the resulting surplus.