Argentina
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
NYIOOC Wins Waylay Economic Woes for Producers in Southern Cone
South American producers from Argentina, Chile and Uruguay combined to earn the highest number of awards for the region since 2019.
May. 5, 2022
Drought Leads to Predictions of Weak Harvest in Argentina
The olive-harvesting season has started in Argentina, but farmers expect low yields and rising costs.
May. 4, 2022
Argentina Likely to Host Olive Council's Fourth Olive Germplasm Bank
During a recent visit, the IOC also discussed technology transfer, production improvements and adding the Arauco cultivar to the World Catalog of Olive Varieties.
Mar. 9, 2022
Argentina Receives Its First Geographical Indication for Olive Oil
Local producers and officials believe the country’s first PGI will promote the local Arauco variety and hope other regions will follow.
Jun. 30, 2021
South American Producers Celebrate NYIOOC Victories After Tough Year
The pandemic and difficult climatic conditions hampered the harvests of Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, yet these producers managed to win the industry's most coveted quality awards.
Jun. 7, 2021 Business
Inclement Weather Dampens Argentina Olive Harvest, But Quality Remains High
Apr. 26, 2021 News Briefs
Jun. 29, 2020 Business
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Apr. 28, 2020 Business
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.
Sep. 9, 2019
Plans Stall for Buenos Aires 'Quality Stamp'
Researchers found that a regional mark to identify local olive oils would add value, but a lack of cooperation among producers has led to inaction.
Aug. 9, 2019
Producers and Exporters Eagerly Await Ratification of EU-Mercosur Deal
The trade deal will eliminate tariffs on both Mercosur and E.U. exports and creates the world's largest bloc of olive oil consumers and producers.
Jul. 9, 2019
Olive Oil Producers in Argentina Hope to Follow Malbec's Lead
Improving quality is the best way to improve Argentina's international standing, said small and large-scale producers in a documentary video produced by Olive Oil Times that debuted today.
May. 29, 2019
Argentina Is Building Latin America's Largest Olive Oil Plant
The agricultural company Solfrut is renovating its existing olive oil production plant. The new one will have a state-of-the-art mill and see its storage capacity increase to 4,000 tons.
May. 20, 2019
Record Year for South Americans at NYIOOC
Brazil, Chile and Argentina all enjoyed unprecedented wins, smashing previous records for overall and Gold Awards received. Uruguay also managed to win one Best in Class.
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.
Feb. 7, 2013
Argentina Olive Oil Sector Seeks to Rebuild
After a very rocky year plagued by climate factors, high costs and falling prices, Argentina's olive oil sector approaches 2013 with caution.
Jan. 9, 2013
An Olive Tree for Every Home in La Rioja, Argentina
La Rioja, Argentina has implemented a program to provide each family in the region with their own olive tree plant.
Dec. 1, 2012
Argentina Declares Olive Oil a ‘National Food’
A new initiative will promote domestic marketing, production and consumption of olive oil in Argentina, where for every four liters of oil produced, just one is consumed at home.
Oct. 14, 2012
In Argentina, a Push to Make Olive Oil a 'National Food'
A proposed campaign aims to boost domestic sales, stimulate production and change the perception of olive oil among Argentine consumers.
Jul. 12, 2012
Argentina to IOC: Campesterol Level Must Change
Argentina continued its push for a revision to the International Olive Council limit for campesterol in olive oil at the IOC Council of Members meeting in Buenos Aires.