Israel
Aug. 12, 2020
Destruction of Olive Trees in West Bank Is an Attack on Palestinian Sovereignty, Activists Say
The vandalism comes at a time when Palestinian olive oil production is being threatened by Israel’s steady acquisition of territory in the West Bank.
Sep. 17, 2019
Israel Requests Documents About Its Exclusion from Olive Council Meeting
The Israeli embassy in Madrid told the International Olive Council it does not recognize any of the decisions made at the 109th session.
Aug. 7, 2019
Olive Oil Prices Set to Rise in Israel as Import Quotas Run Out
Ahead of the Jewish holiday season, olive oil prices are likely to increase. Custom duty waivers on imported oil are expected to run out by the start of October.
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 Africa / Middle East
Jun. 21, 2017 Africa / Middle East
Nov. 10, 2016 Africa / Middle East
Oct. 28, 2016 Europe
From Golan Heights, Olive Farmer Sees New Markets for His Skincare Line
Jun. 13, 2016 Africa / Middle East
Dec. 2, 2015
Israel Continues Pressure on EU Over Labeling Rule
Netanyahu has ordered “a reassessment of the involvement of EU bodies in everything that is connected to the diplomatic process with the Palestinians.”
Nov. 16, 2015
Israel Denounces EU Rules for Labeling Olive Oil from Occupied Territories
Settlements in East Jerusalem, the West Bank and the Golan Heights will be required to indicate their origin lies within an Israeli occupation.
Feb. 15, 2015
A program to promote cooperation between Israeli and Palestinian farmers has been extended.
Dec. 29, 2014
Pottery Find Proves Olive Oil Used in Israel 8,000 Years Ago
New evidence suggests olive oil was used in Israel and possibly the Mediterranean basin as early as 8,000 years ago.
Dec. 15, 2014
Submerged Village Might Be Home to the First Olive Mills
Archaeologists are excavating a 7,500-year-old underwater village that may have been the oldest olive oil production center in the world.
Sep. 25, 2013
New Way for Olive Oil to Light up Religious Rituals
An inventor in Israel has found a way to make solid olive oil candles that could be popular for use in religious ceremonies and other commemorations.
Jun. 13, 2012
TerraOlivo 2012 Results Announced
282 of the 408 olive oils entered earned awards, with 42 oils, with 10 percent of the entries obtaining the top "Gran Prestige Gold Award" this year.
