Tunisia
Dec. 1, 2025
Spanish Farmers Urge Halt to Tunisian Olive Oil Imports Amid Traceability Concerns
Spain’s COAG farmers’ union is urging an immediate suspension of Tunisian olive oil imports, warning that large untraced volumes are entering the EU market and distorting prices.
Nov. 5, 2025
Falling Prices and Fraud Claims Cloud Tunisia’s Olive Oil Boom
Tunisian producers face shrinking margins even as shipments climb, with European lawmakers probing claims of financial irregularities behind collapsing prices.
Oct. 24, 2025
Tunisia Eyes Record Olive Oil Production
Tunisia expects a record 500,000-ton olive oil harvest, a 50 percent increase from last year, strengthening its economy and global standing among top producers.
Oct. 8, 2025
Tunisia’s Olive Oil Sector Faces Record Harvest Amid Price Collapse and Fraud Allegations
Tunisia is poised for a record olive oil harvest, but the sector is mired in collapsing prices, farmer unrest, and allegations of large-scale illegal sales to Spanish buyers.
Sep. 13, 2025
Olive Oil Production in Leading Countries Forecast to Fall to 2.65 Million Tons
Experts project lower but still significant olive oil production in 2025/26 across Mediterranean countries, with price fluctuations and climate playing key roles.
Jun. 23, 2025
Sustainable Practices Help North African Producers Triumph in Tough Season
Producers from Tunisia, Morocco and Egypt overcame drought and heat to earn 16 awards at the 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.
May. 20, 2025 World
May. 7, 2025 The Best Olive Oils
Sustainability, Quality and Community Drive This Award-Winning Tunisian Producer
Apr. 14, 2025 News Briefs
Mar. 28, 2025 Producer Profiles
Feb. 8, 2025 Business
Bumper Harvest Boosts Tunisian Olive Oil Exports Amid Market Volatility
Feb. 7, 2025
Tunisian Export Group Prepares Promotional Blitz
The Tunisian Export Promotion Center is set to host 66 events globally in 2025, with 20 focussed on olive oil producers and exporters.
Nov. 24, 2024
Arrest of CHO Group CEO Shocks Tunisian Olive Oil Sector
An abundant olive harvest in Tunisia has the country's largest olive oil exporter working at full tilt, even as questions linger about the company's chief executive.
Oct. 17, 2024
Major Olive Oil Producer Loses $3M in Spate of Thefts
The CHO Group experienced warehouse thefts in Canada and the United States, with some stolen olive oil appearing at discounted prices.
Oct. 8, 2024
Acclaimed Producer Prepares for Fruitful Harvest in Tunisia
The award-winning French-Tunisian olive oil producers behind the Parcelle 26 brand focus on quality in the groves and at the mill.
Jul. 30, 2024
Tunisian Quality on The World Stage
Tunisian extra virgin olive oil brands earned 26 awards at the 2024 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, capping off a successful harvest in the country.
Jul. 15, 2024
As Value of Tunisian Exports Soar, Packaged Olive Oil Struggles
Olive oil export revenues in the first seven months of the 2023/24 crop year nearly doubled in Tunisia, but many producers are not reaping all the benefits.
Apr. 27, 2024
The Resilience of Tunisia’s Endemic Olive Varieties
Fermes Ali Sfar has garnered international acclaim for its Chetoui and Chemlali monovarietals.
Jun. 27, 2023
How Awards Helped One Tunisian Producer Thrive in the Lucrative U.S. Market
The NYIOOC award-winning producer behind Massiva combines generations of olive oil production experience with adept marketing.
May. 17, 2023
Global Olive Oil Production Predicted to Rebound
USDA economists project that production will rise in Europe and Tunisia.
May. 4, 2023
Tunisian Producers Celebrate Victory After Season Plagued by Drought
Producers overcame the country’s severe drought and macroeconomic difficulties to win 27 awards at the World Competition.
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.
Feb. 22, 2023
At Zeet, Quality Is a Family Business
The company produces its own olive oils in Tunisia, Spain and Italy using knowledge gleaned over four generations.
Jan. 31, 2023
Domaine Adonis Bets on Traditional Orchards and Organic Production
The renowned Tunisian producer centers on local cultivars, working with the terroir, and earning global recognition.
Jan. 18, 2023
Tunisian Olive Oil Prices Keep Climbing
Local authorities have confirmed a lower-than-expected olive oil yield, leading to a steady rise in prices.
Dec. 5, 2022
Rising Olive Oil Prices, Exports Help Sustain Tunisian Trade Balance
Olive oil accounted for 40 percent of agricultural export value. An increased focus on branding and organic farming might further grow the sector’s value.