South America
Jan. 5, 2026
EU Delays Mercosur Trade Deal After Italy and France Withhold Support
The European Union has postponed signing its Mercosur free trade agreement after Italy and France declined to back the deal, citing concerns from domestic farmers.
Dec. 18, 2025
France Casts Doubt on E.U.-Mercosur Trade Deal as Farmers Push Back
France has called the E.U.-Mercosur trade agreement “incomplete,” raising new doubts about the long-negotiated deal as farmers across Europe warn of unfair competition from South America.
Nov. 21, 2025
Against the Odds, Colombia’s Only Olive Farm Turns to Tourism
After decades of experimentation, a pioneering family has defied Colombia’s subtropical climate to produce small quantities of extra virgin olive oil.
Nov. 17, 2025
The Opportunities and Challenges of Colombia’s Olive Oil Market
Olive oil consumption in Colombia has nearly doubled in five years. Yet importers say consumer education and high logistics costs limit the market’s potential.
Aug. 6, 2025
Southern Hemisphere NYIOOC Nears Registration Deadline as September Results Loom
Registration for the Southern Hemisphere edition of the 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition is closing soon, with organizers preparing to reveal award winners beginning in September.
Aug. 29, 2023
World Olive Oil Competition Southern Hemisphere Live Updates
The NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition is unveiling award winners in the Southern Hemisphere division of the annual quality contest. Olive Oil Times writers around the world are covering the results and reactions.
Dec. 12, 2022 News Briefs
EU Protects 10 Geographical Indications from Latin American Countries
Jan. 5, 2021 World
Cultivating Olive Oil Culture Through the Recognition of Heritage Trees
Dec. 4, 2020 Business
Spain, Uruguay Try to Revive Stalled EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement
Aug. 24, 2020 Business
German Chancellor Casts Doubt Over Landmark E.U.-Mercosur Trade Deal
May. 25, 2020 World
Latin American Producers Celebrate Another Successful Year at NYIOOC
Jan. 10, 2020
Olive Oil Production, Exports Smash Records in Uruguay
In 2019, Uruguay quadrupled its olive oil production relative to the previous year. As trees come into maturity, production is likely to continue trending upwards.
Oct. 17, 2019
Chile's First Olive Oil Guide Launched in Santiago
Guía Oliva 2019 reviews and rates extra virgin and flavored olive oils that are sold in Chile.
Sep. 9, 2019
Plans Stall for Buenos Aires 'Quality Stamp'
Researchers found that a regional mark to identify local olive oils would add value, but a lack of cooperation among producers has led to inaction.
Aug. 9, 2019
Producers and Exporters Eagerly Await Ratification of EU-Mercosur Deal
The trade deal will eliminate tariffs on both Mercosur and E.U. exports and creates the world's largest bloc of olive oil consumers and producers.
Jul. 22, 2019
EU-Mercosur Agreement Paves the Way for Tax-free Agricultural Trade
It is the largest deal the EU has struck in terms of tariff reduction, and also the one that has raised most concerns for repercussions on various business sectors and the environment.
Jul. 11, 2019
Chilean Guidebook Seeks to Promote Local Producers and Consumption
Guía Oliva 2019 will rate and describe extra virgin olive oils sold in Chile. The authors intend to educate consumers about what is going on in the Chilean olive oil world.
Jul. 9, 2019
Olive Oil Producers in Argentina Hope to Follow Malbec's Lead
Improving quality is the best way to improve Argentina's international standing, said small and large-scale producers in a documentary video produced by Olive Oil Times that debuted today.
Jul. 29, 2014
Sol D’Oro Competition To Launch Southern Hemisphere Edition in Chile
The competition will launch its first Southern Hemisphere edition in Santiago the last week of September.
Jul. 25, 2014
L.A. Competition Announces Southern Hemisphere Winners
Sixy-six producers hailing from Argentina, Australia, Chile, New Zealand, Peru, South Africa and Uruguay participated in the competition, which celebrated its 15th year.
Jun. 24, 2014
Argentine Olive Oil Producers Face Poor Harvest, Low Prices
Poor harvest and an international market flooded with Spanish product, have forced a number of olive oil producers in Argentina to close shop.
Apr. 21, 2014
13 Olive Oils From Latin America Awarded at NYIOOC
Uruguay led the region with four awards, followed by Mexico and Peru with three wins each. Chile won two awards, and Argentina took one.
Jan. 13, 2014
Chile Bets On Russia As Emerging Olive Oil Market
Chile held its first exhibition in Moscow, Russia, where importers, distributors and journalists sampled oils from seven Chilean producers.
Jan. 12, 2014
Brazilian Olive Oil Imports Continue Boom
Brazilian imports of olive oil show no signs of slowing and, though still in its infancy, domestic production is also on the rise.
Nov. 19, 2013
Uruguayan Producers Say Exports Will Triple Last Year's
Increased local consumption, exports and market mobilization continue to demonstrate Uruguay's potential as a small but vital player on the world olive oil stage.
Oct. 30, 2013
Argentina’s Olive Oil Industry In Crisis
Argentina's olive oil industry is struggling to compete on the world stage and lacks the internal market to absorb the resulting surplus.