Aug. 31, 2020
Mounting Concerns in Greece as Harvest Nears
The impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and persistently low olive oil prices remain the biggest worries for producers.
Aug. 25, 2020
Cretan Producers Unite to Sell Olive Oils Under New Trade Association
The new bloc will promote Cretan olive oil under a common identity with the goals of achieving commercial recognition outside of Greece and gaining a larger market share.
Aug. 17, 2020
'Elaiolado Makris' Gets PDO Status
Extra virgin olive oil from Makri becomes the first agricultural product from the region of Thrace to receive Protected Designation of Origin status from the European Union.
Jul. 7, 2020 Business
Jun. 5, 2020 Production
May. 21, 2020 World
Greek Producers Continue to Celebrate Record Year at 2020 NYIOOC
May. 18, 2020 The Best Olive Oils
Greek Producers Achieve Record Wins at NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition
Apr. 20, 2020 News Briefs
Apr. 14, 2020
Europe Approves €1B in Aid for Greek Agriculture
Farming enterprises are eligible to receive up to €100,000 ($109,000) in repayable advances under the aid program.
Mar. 30, 2020
Domestic Consumption Rises in Greece Amid Covid-19, Economic Growth Predicted to Halt
Greek olive oil remains in high demand among national consumers as the country's economic growth is predicted to grind to a halt.
Feb. 24, 2020
Greeks Call for Strategic Plan in Wake of Low Prices
The minister of agriculture has called for a plan to support the olive oil industry after private storage aid was rejected as inefficient for the Greek sector
Feb. 19, 2020
Greek Olive Oil Gets New Exemption From US Tariffs
A revised list of tariffs on E.U. products spares Greek olive oils.
Jan. 15, 2020
Hephaestion Was a Friend of Alexander's, but Not Cretan Producers'
Adverse weather conditions in Crete caused further damage to olive oil growers and producers.
Jan. 10, 2020
New Year, Same Problems for Greek Olive Oil Producers
Olive oil production varied from area to area, but uniformity of low prices was a constant across all of Greece.
Oct. 28, 2019
Despite Tariff Exemption, Greek Producers Struggle to Export Their Oil
With U.S. tariffs on some Spanish olive oil imports coming into force, Greek producers should have an advantage over Spain. However, the nation has not been able to profit from exporting its olive oil reserves.
Oct. 23, 2019
Exemption from U.S. Tariffs Creates Opportunity for Greek Exporters
Recently imposed tariffs on some Spanish olive oil exports to the United States could help Greek producers and exporters increase their presence in the lucrative U.S. olive oil market.
Oct. 9, 2019
Better Harvests Predicted in Greece, Italy, Portugal, Tunisia
A European Commission report predicts a three percent increase in olive oil production in the E.U. due to reduced pest activity and some countries entering an on-year.
Sep. 9, 2019
Greeks Optimistic About Upcoming Harvest
Most producers are expecting a good harvest amid more favorable growing conditions than last year.
Aug. 19, 2019
Bag-in-Box Containers Prove Superior for Olive Oil Storage
Researchers found bag-in-box containers retained extra virgin quality standards longer than tin-plated steel containers.
Jun. 12, 2019
Greek Award Winners Already Looking to Repeat
With the historically poor harvest season behind them, Greek producers who managed a win in New York are setting their sights on brand building and achieving consistent quality.
May. 29, 2019
No Consensus on This Year’s Production in Greece
Estimates of this year’s olive oil production by key stakeholders offer contrasting pictures of the quantities of extra virgin olive oil that may be available on the Greek market for this season.
May. 29, 2019
14 Greek Olive Varieties to Be State Certified
Greek Nurseries are watching developments that could satisfy their long-standing demand for certified propagating material.
May. 16, 2019
Greeks Discuss Effort and Dedication Behind NYIOOC Triumphs
In spite of poor weather and trouble with pests, Greek producers took home a total of 35 awards at the 2019 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.