Apr. 14, 2025
Oppose Tariffs on Healthy Foods Americans Need
Tariffs on olive oil could harm American consumers and their health. NAOOA is working to educate policymakers and prevent increased prices.
Apr. 6, 2025
Trump's Tariffs: European Olive Oil Producers Brace for Market Disruption
New levies on imported olive oil from EU countries will lead to price increases and trade imbalances, experts predict.
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.
Mar. 26, 2025 Business
Italian Exporters Double Down on U.S. Market Despite Tariff Risks
Mar. 21, 2025 News Briefs
Rising Value of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Exports Boosts Italy’s Agrifood Sector
Mar. 11, 2025 Business
Feb. 8, 2025 Business
Bumper Harvest Boosts Tunisian Olive Oil Exports Amid Market Volatility
Feb. 7, 2025 News Briefs
Feb. 3, 2025
Emigration, Infrastructure Hamper Albanian Agriculture
As olive oil production rises in the southern European country, transport and storage infrastructure are not keeping pace.
Jan. 28, 2025
Moroccan Producers Face Third Straight Year of Declining Production
Olive oil production is expected to fall to 90,000 metric tons, resulting in rapidly rising prices and fears of a shortage.
Jan. 9, 2025
Uruguay Anticipates Harvest Rebound
Good climate conditions and a promising fruit set portend a harvest rebound in Uruguay. While this year's yield will exceed the 2024 total, it will likely be less than in 2023.
Dec. 16, 2024
Turkey’s Olive Sector Aims for Record $1B in Exports
Olive oil and table olive exports could bring $1 billion to Turkish producers. However, previous export bans have hampered efforts.
Dec. 16, 2024
Olive Oil Exports from Spain Reach Record High, Defying Production Hurdles
Exporters saw revenues rise by more than 50 percent even as they shipped average volumes.
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.
Dec. 14, 2024
E.U Report Predicts Stagnant Olive Oil Market
Olive oil production and consumption will be flat or slightly declining over the next ten years, a European Commission report predicts.
Dec. 14, 2024
Political Turmoil Complicates Efforts to Revive Syrian Exports
After overthrowing the autocratic rule of former President Bashar al-Assad, Syria’s new governing coalition said it would enact free-market reforms and stimulate exports.
Dec. 10, 2024
Italian Producers Grapple with Market Instability
Record olive oil imports paired with lowered yields have compounded the worries of the sector.
Dec. 2, 2024
Labor Shortage Cripples Spanish Olive Harvest
Table olive producers are struggling with a shortage of workers, which is compounded by concerns about increasing foreign competition and the possibility of higher tariffs.
Nov. 15, 2024
Spanish Table Olive Sector on Edge After Trump Election Win
Spain's black table olive producers, already reeling from tariffs imposed during the first Trump administration, fear more are on the horizon.
Nov. 7, 2024
Meet the Retailers Working to Grow Oleotourism Sales After the Vacation Ends
Alicia and Vijay Shroff, co-owners of an olive oil specialty store, have launched a project to deepen the connection between oleotourism operators and visitors.
Oct. 31, 2024
Turkey Lifts Ban on Bulk Olive Oil Exports
The move comes when stocks are high in Turkey and non-existent in Europe. Another bumper harvest is expected.
Oct. 18, 2024
European Union Olive Oil Production Set to Grow by One-Third
Brussels’ autumn short-term outlook predicts volatile prices.
Oct. 18, 2024
Trump’s Tariff Proposals Would Sting U.S. Olive Oil Consumers
Whether there is a ten- or 60-percent tariff on all imported goods, most observers believe olive oil will become more expensive, and consumers will pay the difference.