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Dec. 5, 2016
Spain Takes Aim at N. America's Rising Demand Despite Trump Win
The Spanish olive oil sector is determined to conquer the North American market and new business opportunities despite the anxious economic climate cast by the election of Donald Trump.
Nov. 26, 2016
Uncertainty Leads to Higher Prices in Spain
Skewed data and a killer disease have cast a sense of anxiety over the Spanish olive oil market. Production has decreased and olive oil prices are likely to spike.
Nov. 22, 2016
€5 Million Loan to Boost Tunisian Olive Oil Exports
Two olive companies received a €5 Million loan to expand sourcing and boost exports of Tunisian branded olive oil.
Nov. 21, 2016 Business
Oct. 31, 2016 Business
Oct. 27, 2016 World
Sep. 28, 2016 Asia
Sep. 22, 2016 Business
Sep. 20, 2016
Greek Farmers Expect Lower Yields as Harvest Nears
The olive fly, a heat wave, and a drought are likely to lead to a reduced production of 200,000 to 250,000 metric tons of olive oil in Greece this year.
Sep. 7, 2016
Olive Oil Production in China Reaches 5,000 Tons
While still a relatively small olive oil supplier, China is looking to expand domestic production to satisfy a growing market for healthier oils.
Sep. 7, 2016
Turkey's Recurrent Olive Oil Crisis
With fluctuating yields and prices, Turkey's inefficient olive oil industry is rarely able to compete with European producers in foreign markets.
Aug. 15, 2016
A Smear Campaign Against Tunisian Olive Oil
Tunisian representatives and others are speaking out about a campaign to tarnish the reputation of the country's olive oil after Europe raised import limits to help with its economic recovery.
May. 20, 2016
Europe Moves Forward with Rules to Prevent Influx of Plant Pests
Measures moved forward to prevent plant pests inadvertently entering EU territory and ensure that rapid response mechanisms are in place to quickly eradicate infected plants.
May. 5, 2016
Trade Deal Would Remove Tariff Imbalance for U.S. Olive Oil Producers
As American olive oil producers continue efforts to expand the market for their products, the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership would provide significant relief to exporters.
Apr. 1, 2016
Report on Italian Olive Oil and the World Consumer
The first report on Italian extra virgin olive oil and the world consumer has been released by Extract, the observatory set up by Unaprol and Ixè
Mar. 11, 2016
Europe Approves Controversial Aid Including Duty-Free Imports of Tunisian Olive Oil
The European Parliament approved the aid package for Tunisia with a regulation to allow the importation of 70,000 tonnes of duty-free olive oil to the European Union.
Feb. 29, 2016
Europe Affirms Market Won't Be Affected by Duty-Free Olive Oil from Tunisia
The European Parliament is set to vote on the adoption of a proposed duty-free olive oil import measure meant to aid Tunisia after recent terror attacks
Jan. 27, 2016
EU to Import 70,000 Tons of Duty-Free Tunisian Olive Oil to Help Recovery Since Terror Attacks
European Members of Parliament have endorsed a plan to help the Tunisian economy in the wake of last year’s terrorists attacks by allowing 70,000 tons of duty-free olive oil imports.
Jan. 25, 2016
U.S. Producers' Group, Waving '60 Minutes' Report, Calls Trade Agreement a 'Missed Opportunity'
The American Olive Oil Producers Association said the Trans-Pacific Partnership "should have been the beginning of a forum of New World olive oil producing countries."
Dec. 22, 2015
Problems, Prospects for Greek Olive Oil
Sevitel president Grigoris Antoniadis expects a good year for Greek olive oil, with production and price levels returning to normal. He discusses anticipated changes in taxation that could affect the industry.
Dec. 14, 2015
Farmers in Spain Seek Stop to Duty-Free Imports from Morocco
COAG Andalucia raises concerns over Moroccan olive oil imports after the annulment of 2012 EU trade agreement.
Dec. 7, 2015
Harvest Will Not Recoup Low Stocks in Spain
A report by the USDA Global Agricultural Information Network estimates that production in Spain this season will not make up for the depleted stores.
Dec. 2, 2015
European Commission Issues New Guidelines on 'Joint Selling' of Olive Oil and Other Foods
The new guidelines set out three "efficiency-based" derogations to EU antitrust rules that allow producers to jointly sell and set prices, volumes and other terms under certain conditions.