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May. 26, 2020
Europe Announces 'Flexible' Support Programs for Olive Oil Producers
The latest measures by the European Commission will provide olive oil ands table olive producers with access to low-interest loans and change the funding priorities of the sector to help combat economic problems caused by Covid-19.
May. 5, 2020
Pandemic Delays Argentina's Exports
Dropping demand for table olives and olive oil in Brazil combined with low prices for both mean many producers are having problems remaining solvent. Some are getting emergency loans while others cut costs.
Apr. 20, 2020
Row Over Kalamata PDO Divides Opinions in Greece
In spite of criticism from the new deputy agriculture minister, all Greek table olive producers can keep using the Kalamata PDO label, for now.
Feb. 10, 2020 Business
Feb. 4, 2020 News Briefs
Jan. 30, 2020 News Briefs
Spain Wins First Battle Against U.S. Tariffs on Table Olives
Dec. 19, 2019 Health
Bacteria in Table Olives May Help Eliminate Heavy Metals During Digestion
Oct. 23, 2019 Business
Spanish Table Olive Producers Demand Countermeasures Against U.S. Tariffs
Oct. 3, 2019
Spanish Olive Oil on Final List of Retaliatory Tariffs on E.U. Goods
Along with some Spanish olive oils, certain types of table olives from both France and Spain will also face a 25 percent tariff on U.S. imports. Olive oils from Italy, Portugal and Greece will be unaffected.
Sep. 18, 2019
Spanish Black Olive Exports to U.S. Halved Since Tariffs Imposed
Since tariffs were imposed in August 2018, Spanish olive producers and exporters have lost more than $50 million.
Sep. 5, 2019
Table Olive Yield Predictions in Spain Move Lower
From an original yield of 590,000 tons, Spain's Interprofessional Table Olive Association has already revised this figure down by more than 10 percent. Depending on climatic conditions, the final yield could be even lower.
Aug. 15, 2019
Using Resins to Debitter Olives May Be Eco-Friendly Alternative
Amberlite resins present a possible environmentally-friendly solution to removing bitterness from olives, reducing wastewater and chemicals used in commercially-employed methods.
Jul. 29, 2019
Musco Reaches Quota for Signing New Olive Grower Deals
The Musco Family Olive Company said that it is unable to offer any more new contracts to olive farmers whose previous ones were canceled by Bell-Carter earlier this year.
Jun. 6, 2019
Spanish Olive Exports to US Plummet Since Tariffs Imposed
The tariffs are slowly redefining the global table olive trade as new producers fill the void left by Spain in the U.S. market and Spanish growers look to the east to sell their crop.
Mar. 27, 2019
Rival California Olive Packer Steps in to Pick Up Canceled Contracts
Musco Family Olive Company's CEO has said the company will do what it can to offer contracts to table olive growers affected by the Bell-Carter contract cancellations. They will give preference to machine-harvested olives.
Mar. 14, 2019
Bell-Carter Cancels Table Olive Contracts in California
Citing the need to remain competitive in an increasingly global market as well as the high costs of production in California, the American table olive canner and retailer has canceled many of its contracts with local growers.
Mar. 12, 2019
Table Olive Consumption Has Doubled Since 1999
Table olive consumption has increased most in the largest table olive producing countries. Raised awareness of the health benefits of olives may be partially responsible.
Mar. 7, 2019
Greek Table Olive Exports Slowing Down
Low output, setbacks in quality and higher prices are leading foreign buyers to look elsewhere.
Feb. 7, 2019
Europe Challenges US Tariffs on Spanish Olives
The E.U. has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization, but the short-staffed trade entity faces a massive backlog. Spanish olive producers face an uncertain future with a December 2019 deadline looming.
Dec. 20, 2018
Egypt Has Ambitious Plans to Become the World's Largest Table Olive Producer
Ahead of taking the chair position for the 2019 IOC Council of Members meeting, Egypt's Agriculture Minister pledges more cooperation and investment in the country's already substantial olive sector.
Dec. 18, 2018
Black Markets Cited as Major Problem for Greek Table Olives
Executives are highly concerned about what they see as a key challenge to the manufacturing sector of table olives.
Nov. 5, 2018
Manzanilla, Gordal Olives from Seville Get PGI
Despite some opposition, Manzanilla and Gordal olive varieties from Seville were finally granted a Protected Geographical Indication in Spain.
Aug. 30, 2018
Spain's Dcoop Acquires Stake in California Table Olive Producer Bell-Carter
Spain's largest olive oil cooperative and its Moroccan partner have acquired 20 percent of the company partially responsible for U.S. tariffs on Spanish olives in an effort to avoid paying them.