Chile’s olive growers and millers reported a 33 percent increase in production, attributing the rebound to improved weather conditions and the European Union’s removal of tariffs on Chilean olive oil imports.

Production

May. 1, 2025

How Farmers in Peru and Chile Work Together to Stop the Fruit Fly

Twin towns Tacna and Arica share family ties and trade dynamics, but face challenges with a recent fruit fly outbreak. Efforts are being made to prevent further damage and protect olive producers.

All

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Business

Mar. 11, 2025

E.U. Removes Tariffs on Chilean Olive Oil Imports

The interim trade agreement between Chile and the European Union comes as South America’s second-largest producer gears up for a potentially fruitful harvest.

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The Best Olive Oils

Oct. 18, 2024

World Competition Wins Bring Relief to Southern Cone Producers

Farmers and millers from Argentina, Chile and Uruguay combined to win twelve awards after significant production declines.

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Production

Sep. 27, 2024

Climate Chaos Wreaks Havoc on Chilean Harvest

High winter temperatures in the north and relentless rain in central Chile combined to create a perfect storm for olive growers, resulting in the lowest production levels in a decade.

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Sep. 23, 2024 World

World Olive Oil Competition Southern Division Underway

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Apr. 28, 2024 News Briefs

Heat, Fruit Fly Hamper Harvests in Peru and Northern Chile

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Mar. 27, 2024 Production

In Chile, Mixed Expectations Replace High Hopes

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Dec. 7, 2023 Business

Celebrating South America's Historic Olive Trees

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Nov. 29, 2023 Producer Profiles

Chilean Producer Bets Big on Italian Varieties

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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Producer Profiles

Sep. 14, 2022

How a Chilean Disrupter Shook Up the Country's Olive Sector

Chile’s leading olive oil producer came to fruition after a roadtrip through Spain. It is now leading the way in precision agriculture and sustainability.

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The Best Olive Oils

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.

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Production

May. 25, 2022

Drought Continues to Concern Growers in Chile

Chile will produce less olive oil this year than in the previous season but close to the five-year average.

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Business

Dec. 8, 2016

Chile Celebrates Olives From Azapa

This year, the small, fertile valley achieved its hard-fought geographic indication, On the far northern edge of the Atacama desert, Azapa receives no rain, yet wells fed by the winters in the high plains above provide year-round water.

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Business

Dec. 5, 2016

Chile on Track to Surpass 19 Percent Growth in Olive Oil Production

Projected to exceed 22,000 tons of olive oil production in 2016, Chile has overcome adverse climate conditions with a savvy combination of efficiency and a sharp focus on quality.

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Production

Feb. 18, 2016

How Terroir Affectsextra virgin olive oil Quality in Chile

A recent study found that the geographical location had a greater influence on the concentration of sensory compounds in extra virgin olive oil than cultivars.

Fairs, Competitions

Oct. 6, 2014

Sol D’Oro Southern Edition Recognizes Region’s Top Producers

The Verona-based competition held its first southern edition in the Chilean capital, bringing together producers from South America, South Africa and Australia.

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Fairs, Competitions

Jul. 29, 2014

Sol D’Oro Competition To Launch Southern Hemisphere Edition in Chile

The competition will launch its first Southern Hemisphere edition in Santiago the last week of September.

Fairs, Competitions

Jul. 25, 2014

L.A. Competition Announces Southern Hemisphere Winners

Sixy-six producers hailing from Argentina, Australia, Chile, New Zealand, Peru, South Africa and Uruguay participated in the competition, which celebrated its 15th year.

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World

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.

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S. America

Jan. 13, 2014

Chile Bets On Russia As Emerging Olive Oil Market

Chile held its first exhibition in Moscow, Russia, where importers, distributors and journalists sampled oils from seven Chilean producers.