Mar. 2, 2022
Italian Farmers Take to The Streets Against War in Ukraine
Producers' organizations called on institutions to take steps toward peace, while farmers in several Italian cities rallied against the war in Ukraine.
Feb. 28, 2022
Greece Registers Four PDO and PGI Olive Oils as Intellectual Property
The Greek extra virgin olive oils were registered with an international organization that protects the product from imitation and counterfeiters in 56 countries.
Feb. 23, 2022
Value of PDO and PGI Olive Oil Production Drops in Italy
Extreme weather events, Covid-19 restriction and Xylella fastidiosa were attributed to the almost 15 percent decrease in the value of PDO and PGI olive oils.
Feb. 9, 2022 News Briefs
Brussels Ramps up Pressure on Washington to Drop Black Olive Tariffs
Jan. 17, 2022 Business
European Bank Provides New Funds for Olive Growing and Irrigation Projects in Tunisia
Dec. 16, 2021 Production
European Commission Predicts an Upward Trend in Production After This Year's Setback
Dec. 15, 2021 Production
Nov. 20, 2021
WTO Rules in Favor of Spanish Producers in Table Olive Dispute
The WTO said anti-subsidy tariffs imposed by the United States on Spanish producers in 2018 were illegal. However, the organization rules anti-dumping tariffs could remain.
Nov. 16, 2021
Higher Prices Blamed for Drop in Spanish Exports
Fourteen months of steadily increasing olive oil prices have come as a blessing to many producers, while exporters face resistance.
Nov. 8, 2021
The latest International Olive Council data show that olive oil imports have decreased globally, while table olives imports are on the rise.
Oct. 26, 2021
Olive Oil Producers in Chile Hail a Record Yield
Chile produced 25,500 tons of olive oil in the 2020/21 crop year. But despite the bumper crop, exports fell substantially.
Oct. 20, 2021
European Olive Oil Exports Expected to Recover as Costs Rise
The latest short-term projections show limited growth in exports and steady production. While olive oil prices rose last year, so did production costs.
Oct. 1, 2021
Italian Olive Oil Exports Doubled in Last 20 Years
Italian farmers’ association Coldiretti said an increasing appetite for the Mediterranean diet was fueling exports, but warned a new labeling program could lead to setbacks.
Sep. 23, 2021
WTO Delays Judgement on Spanish Black Olive Tariffs for Third Time
The European Union and the United States are negotiating a solution to the disagreement over anti-dumping tariffs imposed on Spain.
Sep. 16, 2021
Brexit Leads to Sharp Decline in UK Imports of Italian Foods
Officials in the Italian agriculture sector worry that increased bureaucratic hurdles may also lead to an uptick in food fraud.
Sep. 14, 2021
As Deadline Passes to Decide Future of U.S. Tariffs, Spanish Table Olive Producers Suffer
Spain’s main table olive producers’ association said the U.S. tariffs imposed on black Spanish table olive imports in 2017 have cost the sector €150 million in exports.
Sep. 1, 2021
Turkey Lifts Ban on Bulk Olive Oil Exports Ahead of Schedule
The government said it implemented the ban to prevent price speculation and protect small producers. However, many producers largely opposed the prohibition.
Aug. 30, 2021
Spain Regains Position of Second Largest Olive Oil Exporter to the U.S.
In the first half of 2021 olive oil exports from Spain to the U.S. increased by nearly 40 percent. Andalusian exports largely fueled the growth.
Aug. 12, 2021
Japan May Recognize Some PDO and PGI Olive Oils from European Countries
Extra virgin olive oils from France, Greece, Italy and Spain will be considered for protection from imitations or copies on the Japanese market.
Aug. 7, 2021
Drought Likely to Cause Production Decrease in Spain, Leading Cooperative Predicts
Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias said that the news is not all bad, with olive oil exports buoyed by increased demand from the United States.
Aug. 6, 2021
Positive Signs for Olive Oil Sector in E.U. Report
The European Commission expects olive oil exports to hit a record high in 2021. Growing demand, decreasing imports and a steady supply suggest prices will rise too.
Aug. 2, 2021
Report: Only One-Third of Italian Olive Oil Producers Are Competitive
A report from the Institute of Services for the Agricultural and Food Market addressed Italy’s growing olive oil trade deficit, with production stagnant over the past half-decade while imports and consumption climb.