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Apr. 2, 2020
Transporters Warn of Effects of Covid-19 Measures on Food Supply
European logistics firms fear the quarantine measures and bureaucratic hurdles, while consumer demand keeps growing.
Apr. 1, 2020
As Harvest Begins in Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil Records First Exports
Over the past two decades, olive oil production in southern Brazil has gone from one man's dream to a small but booming industry. As the 2020 harvest gets underway, producers in Rio Grande do Sul prepare for another trailblazing year.
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.
Mar. 27, 2020 News Briefs
Some Countries Impose Restrictions on Exports of Food Commodities
Feb. 27, 2020 Production
Feb. 19, 2020 News Briefs
Feb. 17, 2020 News Briefs
Feb. 16, 2020 Business
Feb. 6, 2020
Acesur Announces New Facility in Virginia
The major Spanish producer Acesur says it will bring $11 million in investment and 29 new jobs to Suffolk, Virginia.
Feb. 3, 2020
Troubles Persist for Tunisian Olive Oil, As Officials Hope to Turn a Corner
Bureaucratic and technological hurdles, decreasing olive oil prices and political difficulties may hinder ambitious plans to expand the Tunisian olive oil sector.
Feb. 3, 2020
Andalusian Minister Wants Fast Deal for Perishable Foods After Brexit
While the U.K. and Europe determine their future relationship, Carmen Crespo has called on Brussels to push for a deal that would ease the transport of perishable food items between the two.
Jan. 26, 2020
Trump Wants a New Trade Deal with Europe
The president said he wants a new agreement with Europe in place before the November election.
Jan. 26, 2020
Australia Hails Sino-American Trade Deal, but Danger Lurks for Farmers
The new accord favors global economic growth in general but could lead to a reduction of the Australian share in the Chinese market.
Dec. 26, 2019
E.U. Anticipates Increase in Consumption and Exports by 2030
Europe expects olive oil consumption to increase mostly in non-producing countries and exports to grow in both traditional and new markets.
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.
Dec. 11, 2019
New List of U.S. Tariff Targets Includes More Olive Oils From Europe
The United States Trade Representative is seeking public comments on additional tariffs on European goods.
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. 28, 2019
Spanish Olive Oil Giant Plans to Evade Tariffs With New U.S. Production Center
Asecur is making plans to open the packaging facility in order to evade newly imposed tariffs on some Spanish olive oil imports to the U.S.
Oct. 23, 2019
Spanish Table Olive Producers Demand Countermeasures Against U.S. Tariffs
The Interprofessional Organization of the Table Olive Sector asked the Spanish government and the European Union to investigate U.S. government subsidies that have recently been provided to American farmers.
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. 16, 2019
Importers Ask for Tariff Exemption for Goods Shipped Before October
The NAOOA and 80 other trade organizations argue that tariffs applied to goods shipped from Europe prior to October would only hurt American importers and consumers.
Oct. 10, 2019
Spain Reacts to U.S. Tariff on Olive Oil
The announcement of the U.S. tariffs comes as protestors head to Madrid to demand action on low olive oil prices. Government officials fear Andalusia, one of Spain's poorest regions, will be hit the hardest by the tariffs.
Oct. 3, 2019
Spanish Olive Oil on Final List of Retaliatory Tariffs on E.U. Goods
Along with some Spanish olive oils, certain types of table olives from both France and Spain will also face a 25 percent tariff on U.S. imports. Olive oils from Italy, Portugal and Greece will be unaffected.