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Brazil

Producer Profiles

Mar. 17, 2026

How Rio Grande do Sul Became the Center of Brazil’s Olive Oil Industry

From roadside shops and theme parks to guided harvests and tastings, producers in Rio Grande do Sul are using tourism and diversification to build Brazil’s olive oil industry.

Production

Mar. 1, 2026

Early Harvest Signals Record Year in Brazil’s Minas Gerais

Olive growers in Brazil’s Minas Gerais say an early harvest, strong flowering and favorable winter conditions are setting the stage for a record year, even as heavy summer rains shape quality and milling decisions.

Producer Profiles

Oct. 20, 2025

Among Brazil’s Rocky Hills, Azeite Pedregais Cultivates Award-Winning Olive Oils

In Brazil’s rugged Serra do Sudeste, Azeite Pedregais transforms rocky terrain and relentless winds into award-winning extra virgin olive oils.

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News Briefs

Mar. 28, 2025

Brazil Removes Tariffs on European Olive Oil Imports

Brazilian officials decided to lower tariffs from nine percent to mitigate the impact of rising prices in South America’s largest country.

Man with a beard holding a bottle of olive oil in a production facility with metal containers in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Jan. 14, 2025

Discovering Award-Winning Olive Oil in Brazil's Southern Highlands

The producers of Olivas do Gramado emphasize oleotourism as a way to appreciate quality and promote sustainability.

Large container ship docked at a port with cranes and cargo containers under a night sky. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Dec. 16, 2024

Europe and South American Countries Sign Controversial Free Trade Agreement

The Mercosur-European Union free trade deal still needs to be approved by individual countries and Europe and its parliament before coming into force.

Man with a beard holding a bottle of olive oil in a production setting with equipment in the background. - Olive Oil Times
A transparent-winged moth resting on a green leaf, showcasing its delicate structure and coloration. - Olive Oil Times
Two workers harvesting olives with long poles under olive trees in a field. - Olive Oil Times
A group of people walking along a muddy path in a wooded area, some carrying bags. - Olive Oil Times
Man using a pole to harvest olives from a tree during an olive harvesting process. - Olive Oil Times
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 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.

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.

Logo design for NYWorld 2023 featuring stylized text on a blue background. - Olive Oil Times
Live

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.

Workers using equipment to harvest olives from trees while standing on a blue tarp. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Dec. 8, 2022

In Rio Grande do Sul, Award-Winning Production Means Preparing for the Unexpected

While the Capoani family diligently prepares for the harvest, their fate is largely tied to the weather.

Olive oil production facility surrounded by olive trees and rolling hills in a rural area. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Aug. 18, 2022

Agricultural Entrepreneur Has Sights Set on Brazil’s Olive Oil Sector

The founder of Azeite Batalha is working to promote olive oil production in Rio Grande do Sul and consumption across Brazil.

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Man in sunglasses pouring olive oil from a bottle into a glass while standing among olive trees. - Olive Oil Times
World

May. 16, 2018

S. American Producers Celebrate NYIOOC Wins

Producers from four countries touted the success as proof of the high quality of South American extra virgin olive oil.

Aerial view of a rural area featuring green fields, a small town, and mountains in the background. - Olive Oil Times
World

Apr. 25, 2017

Brazil Looks for Its Own Olive

As debate revolves around whether or not Maria da Fé is an olive species unique to Brazil, both traditional mills and technologically advanced machinery have contributed to the increased quality of olive oil here.

Man with a beard wearing a suit and tie, speaking during a meeting or interview. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Apr. 20, 2017

Brazil Reveals Widespread Olive Oil Fraud

Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Farming reported that sixty-four percent of olive oil analyzed in the last two years did not meet the quality standards required by their labeling.

Expansive view of a mountainous landscape featuring rolling green hills and distant peaks. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Jan. 12, 2017

Serra da Mantiqueira: Brazil’s Pioneer Extra Virgin Olive Oil Region

A couple of years before the turn of the century a handful of Brazilian farmers cleared fields and planted small areas of olive trees. The results were impressive and Serra da Mantiqueira became Brazil's new olive oil darling.

A man with gray hair and a suit giving a thumbs up gesture with a smile. - Olive Oil Times
Opinions

Nov. 28, 2016

Brazilian Politics: 10, Olive Oil: 0

Olive oil producers like Rafael Marchetti find themselves in a catch-22. Whereas their niche food industry is welcomed and needed in Brazil, the political and economic whirlwind sweeping the country doesn't seem like it will end anytime soon.

Fresh olive oil being extracted from a machine in a processing facility. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Oct. 13, 2016

World Olive Oil Production Slips, Brazilian Imports Sharply Lower

The latest figures from the International Olive Council predict a 7 percent drop in production and sharply lower imports by Brazil after years of growth.

Two hands holding a mix of green and purple olives with leaves. - Olive Oil Times
World

Mar. 17, 2016

Project Aims to Bring Social Change through Olive Oil in Brazil

Social Trees wants to plant thousands of olive trees, producing olive oil in support of youth education in the Rio Grande do Sul region’s poorer communities.

View of colorful historic buildings and churches in the city of Salvador, Brazil. - Olive Oil Times
S. America

Jan. 12, 2014

Brazilian Olive Oil Imports Continue Boom

Brazilian imports of olive oil show no signs of slowing and, though still in its infancy, domestic production is also on the rise.

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