Israel
Jun. 8, 2023
Olive Oil Producers in Middle East Enjoy Award-Winning Finish to Bumper Harvest
Producers in Lebanon, Israel and Jordan overcame economic challenges to celebrate success at the 2023 World Olive Oil Competition.
Dec. 12, 2022
Producers in Israel Reap Benefits of Record Harvest
Despite rising production costs and persistent challenges from imports, Israeli olive oil producers anticipate a bumper harvest and improved market share.
Jul. 11, 2022
Israeli Producers Celebrate Record Year at World Competition
Despite having its worst harvest in a decade, Israeli producers earned a record-high number of awards at the World Competition.
May. 16, 2022
Quest for Quality Behind an Israeli Producer's Award-Winning Results
On the banks of the Jordan River the producers of KeremZait experiment and innovate to produce outstanding olive oils.
Apr. 11, 2022
Bringing Palestinians and Israelis Together Through Olive Oil Production
In northern Israel, Sindyanna of Galilee helps farmers produce and sell extra virgin olive oil, using the proceeds to invest in the local communities.
Jun. 24, 2021
Israeli Producers Celebrate Record Year at World Competition
Producers from across the small Middle Eastern country earned one Gold Award and two Silver Awards from four entries.
May. 20, 2021 Business
Discovery of 9th Century Soap Factory in Israel Sheds Light on Ancient Trade
Aug. 12, 2020 Africa / Middle East
Destruction of Olive Trees in West Bank Is an Attack on Palestinian Sovereignty, Activists Say
Feb. 19, 2020 News Briefs
Sep. 17, 2019 News Briefs
Israel Requests Documents About Its Exclusion from Olive Council Meeting
Aug. 7, 2019 News Briefs
Olive Oil Prices Set to Rise in Israel as Import Quotas Run Out
Jul. 30, 2019
Documents Detail Exclusion of Israeli Representative at Olive Council Meeting
Documents reviewed by Olive Oil Times provide a detailed chronology of events that took place on the day of a key Council of Members meeting. The IOC denies it intentionally barred the Israeli proxy from attending.
Jul. 26, 2019
Israel Accuses Olive Council of Blocking Access to Key Meeting, Sources Say
After its proxy representative was refused entrance to a Council of Members meeting, Israel said in a written complaint that it would not accept any of the decisions made in the session.
Jul. 11, 2019
Xylella Fastidiosa Appears in Israel
The notorious crop-waisting scourge, Xylella fastidiosa appears in Israel, but it’s not yet time to panic.
Aug. 1, 2018
Israel Increases Duty-free Import Quotas on Olive Oil
Spanish producers are closely watching as the Israeli Minister of Economy seeks to stabilize olive oil prices.
Jun. 21, 2017
TerraOlivo Completes 8th Edition
Despite the recent loss of TerraOlivo's president, Raul Castellani, the competition in Israel attracted 630 olive oils from 20 countries.
Nov. 10, 2016
Sindyanna of Galilee promotes collaboration between Arabs and Jews to develop the fair trade olive sector.
Oct. 28, 2016
From Golan Heights, Olive Farmer Sees New Markets for His Skincare Line
Avner Talmon harvests the fruit of 23,000 olive trees for organic olive oil and an array of natural cosmetics ranging from facial wash to foot cream.