Africa / Middle East

Dec. 16, 2024

Turkey’s Olive Sector Aims for Record $1B in Exports

Olive oil and table olive exports could bring $1 billion to Turkish producers. However, previous export bans have hampered efforts.

Dec. 14, 2024

Political Turmoil Complicates Efforts to Revive Syrian Exports

After overthrowing the autocratic rule of former President Bashar al-Assad, Syria’s new governing coalition said it would enact free-market reforms and stimulate exports.

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.

Nov. 12, 2024

Jordan Braces for Disappointing Harvest Amid Low Oil Yields

Despite initial hopes for a larger harvest, Jordan now predicts olive production will reach 26,000 metric tons this year, a reduction of 4,000 tons.

Nov. 7, 2024

South African Brands Shine Again at World Competition

Despite the erratic weather and frequent power outages during harvest, producers from South Africa combined to win twelve of the industry's most prestigious quality awards.

Nov. 7, 2024

Turkish Producers Set for Bumper Harvest

In the best-case scenario, officials anticipate a record-breaking harvest of 475,000 tons. However, a lack of rain could curtail the final yield.

Oct. 1, 2024

Egypt Aims for Significant Increase in Olive Oil Exports

Officials are developing a strategy to increase exports by expanding production.

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. 29, 2024

Sustainability Guides Award-Winning Producer in Turkey

Garisar successfully navigates climate extremes and economic challenges, producing sustainable, award-winning quality.

Jul. 23, 2024

The Challenges and Opportunities Facing Morocco’s Olive Oil Sector

While investments are being made to promote quality and climate resilience, some policies are hurting local consumption and inhibiting value-added production.

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.

Jul. 7, 2024

Yusuf Can Zeybek Repeats Kırkpınar Triumph

The 30-year-old defeated 2022’s de facto champion Mustafa Taş in a cautious but exciting final that went into overtime.

Jun. 25, 2024

Wrestlers Threaten Boycott of Kırkpınar Over Controversial Format Changes

After the federation governing Kırkpınar announced a controversial qualifying format to streamline the competition, 29 wrestlers said they would not participate.

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Mar. 14, 2024

Olive Trees in Gaza Among Conflict's Collateral Losses

As fuel runs out in Gaza, Palestinians are turning to their family olive trees for firewood.

Feb. 29, 2024

Turkey's Production Plummets After Last Year's Record Harvest

Adverse weather, a poor fruit set and an ‘off-year’ have led to a meager yield.

Feb. 19, 2024

Conflict and Weather Extremes Dwindle Lebanese Harvest

The cross-border fire between the militant group Hezbollah and Israel has resulted in thousands of Lebanese fleeing north and even more olives left unharvested.

Feb. 15, 2024

Five-Year Project Delivers Infrastructure and Training for Algerian Olive Farmers

The PASA program planted training groves, researched local cultivars and delivered an olive oil laboratory in five years.

Feb. 1, 2024

Tunisia's Olive Oil Price Cap Gets Mixed Response from Consumers

The government capped the price of olive oil to keep household costs down, but locals question the efficacy of the plan.

Jan. 9, 2024

Tour in Tunisia Explores Olive Oil Culture and Cuisine

The Sfax Oleo Tour takes visitors on an eclectic trip through the olive oil-soaked region, visiting groves and sampling the many local delicacies.

Jan. 3, 2024

Europe Grants PDO Status to Turkey's Çizik Zeytini Table Olives

Turkey now has E.U.-protected status for three table olive varieties while awaiting Protected Designation of Origin certification for another three.

Jan. 2, 2024

Officials in Jordan Work to Protect Millennial Olive Trees

Although they have lived through war, famine and plagues, Jordan's ancient olive trees are now threatened by luxury hotels and affluent collectors.

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