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Nov. 26, 2025
Spain Asks U.S. to Remove Olive Oil Tariffs
Spain’s economy minister has asked the U.S. to exempt olive oil from its new 15 percent tariff, warning that the measure risks deepening pressures on producers and distorting the world’s second-largest olive oil market.
Nov. 4, 2025
WTO Decision Backs Spain in Ongoing Table Olive Trade Dispute with U.S.
Following a WTO ruling that the U.S. remains noncompliant with its obligations, the EU is preparing retaliatory measures in the long-running olive trade dispute.
Oct. 29, 2025
Diversification Drives Olitalia’s Global Success as Italy’s Olive Oil Sector Evolves
Olitalia, one of Italy's largest olive oil bottlers and exporters, credits diversification and international partnerships for its success over four decades.
Sep. 9, 2025
EU Commission Approves Updated Terms of Mercosur Trade Deal
The European Commission approved the latest EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement, including stronger safeguards and recognition of geographical indications.
Aug. 11, 2025
Greece Pushes to Shield Two Iconic Agrifood Exports from 15% Tariff
Greece is seeking to shield key agrifood exports, including olive oil, table olives, feta and yogurt, from the new 15-percent U.S. import tariff, warning the levy could burden one of its most valuable trade relationships.
Aug. 5, 2025
EU Accepts 15% Tariffs on Olive Oil Exports to U.S.
Europe agreed to accept 15 percent tariffs on table olives and olive oil in a trade deal with the U.S., causing concern and backlash from stakeholders.
Jul. 25, 2025 News Briefs
Economy Minister Warns Spain’s Olive Oil Exports Vulnerable to U.S. Tariffs
Jul. 17, 2025 News Briefs
EU to Set Aside Billions for Direct Payments to Small Farmers
Jul. 7, 2025 Business
Europe Continues to Liberalize Imports While Export Uncertainty Grows
Jun. 24, 2025 News Briefs
Salov Group Appoints Giacomo Campinoti to Lead Filippo Berio USA
Jun. 19, 2025 Production
Low Harvest, Rising Production Costs Continue to Plague Argentina
May. 30, 2025
Turkish Table Olive Exports Set to Reach Record-High $250 Million
Turkish table olive exports are expected to reach a record high of $250 million in the 2024/25 crop year, with increased demand and production.
May. 27, 2025
Trump Delays Tariff Deadline on EU Imports
Trump delayed a proposed 50 percent tariff on EU imports to July 9th, citing trade barriers and taxes. The U.S. is Europe' top olive oil importer.
May. 22, 2025
European Producers Face Limited Alternatives to U.S. Market
Asia’s most populous and prosperous countries imported less than one-third of the olive oil by value that Spain, Italy and Greece exported to the U.S. in 2023.
May. 6, 2025
India's Olive Oil Market Shows Growth Potential Despite Challenges
India's olive oil market is growing, with sales projected to reach €198 million by 2028. Companies face challenges such as high tariffs and misinformation, but are seeing success in cities and smaller markets.
Apr. 29, 2025
Harvest Challenges, Tariffs Don’t Deter Award-Winning Olio Piro
Tuscan olive oil producer Olio Piro, led by siblings Romain and Marie-Charlotte Piro, is expanding globally after winning its sixth Gold Award in New York.
Apr. 23, 2025
Spain Moves to Mitigate Impacts of New U.S. Tariffs
Spain's Minister of Agriculture reassured agri-food producers about potential impact of US tariffs, emphasizing EU collaboration and market diversification.
Apr. 21, 2025
Trump's Tariffs Threaten Greek Olive Oil, Table Olives
Tariffs on imported food from the E.U. jeopardize the Greek staples' positions in the American market, but negotiations are ongoing.
Feb. 23, 2024
World Trade Organization Finds U.S. Noncompliant in Table Olive Trade Spat
The WTO ruled that the U.S. must remove tariffs on Spanish table olive imports, while a separate case is pending in the Court of Appeals.
Aug. 2, 2023
Spain Reclaims Top Spot as Largest Olive Oil Exporter to U.S.
The removal of trade barriers and changes in strategy by Spanish companies has resulted in a steady increase in olive oil exports to the lucrative U.S. market.
May. 16, 2023
Europe Pressures U.S. to Drop Trump-Era Tariffs
As the E.U. attempts to compel American compliance at the World Trade Organization, Spanish table olive producers prepare to take on the Commerce Department in court.
Mar. 28, 2023
Tunisian Officials See Bright Future for Local Olive Oil Industry
While producers face plenty of challenges, especially from climate change, Tunisian olive oil exports continue to gain ground in international markets.
Jan. 30, 2023
Spanish Black Olives Exports to the U.S. Continue to Fall
The European Commission warned that the U.S. tariffs violate WTO regulations. But it will not repay Spanish producers for legal fees.
Sep. 22, 2022
Rising Prices Expose Untapped Potential for Tunisian Exports
Rising olive oil prices at origins have seen Tunisian exports increase in value by one-third in the past year, even as volumes dipped.
Jul. 25, 2022
European Commission Proposes Eliminating Tariffs on Fertilizer Ingredients
Inflation, supply chain issues and the Russian invasion of Ukraine have resulted in skyrocketing ammonia prices and rising urea prices, forcing the E.U. to act.
May. 11, 2022
New Rules for Tunisian Olive Oil Exports to Europe
Tunisian producers who hope to qualify for the E.U.’s duty-free quota must provide details about their shipments and obtain permission from the agricultural ministry.