Africa / Middle East
Feb. 8, 2025
Bumper Harvest Boosts Tunisian Olive Oil Exports Amid Market Volatility
Olive oil exports are expected to reach their highest levels since the 2019/20 crop year with an increase in individually packaged shipments.
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.
Jan. 29, 2025
Israeli Harvest Concludes Against Backdrop of War
Amid rocket fire, workforce shortages and disrupted supply chains, Islaraeli olive growers completed another complicated harvest.
Jan. 28, 2025
Moroccan Producers Face Third Straight Year of Declining Production
Olive oil production is expected to fall to 90,000 metric tons, resulting in rapidly rising prices and fears of a shortage.
Dec. 30, 2024
Iraq Announces Plans to Rejoin Olive Council
The Iraqi parliament is expected to ratify the 2015 International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives, a necessary step to rejoining the International Olive Council.
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 Business
Political Turmoil Complicates Efforts to Revive Syrian Exports
Nov. 24, 2024 Business
Nov. 12, 2024 Production
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Nov. 7, 2024 Production
Oct. 31, 2024
Turkey Lifts Ban on Bulk Olive Oil Exports
The move comes when stocks are high in Turkey and non-existent in Europe. Another bumper harvest is expected.
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. 9, 2024
South African Farmers Enjoy Production Rebound
Despite challenges created by bad weather and rolling blackouts, producers across South Africa enjoyed a fruitful harvest.
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.
Oct. 3, 2024
Olive Farmers Flee Southern Lebanon as Conflict Escalates
Israel’s escalating air strikes and ground invasion have forced one million people to flee southern Lebanon, many leaving olive-laden trees unharvested.
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.
Apr. 16, 2024
Olive Oil Production Becomes Increasingly Viable in Oman
The oil-rich Gulf country planted its first commercial olive trees about ten years ago, which are now bearing fruit and yielding returns for farmers.
Apr. 11, 2024
Turkish Producers Pray Export Ban Ends with Ramadan
While the prohibition on bulk exports has helped control domestic prices, producers worry it has hurt their credibility with international partners.
Apr. 9, 2024
Tunisian Ag Minister Urges Sector to Take Advantage of Bumper Harvest
Olive oil production rebounded in the 2023/24 crop year. Abdelmonem Belati believes the sector must work together to export extra virgin olive oil quickly.
Mar. 27, 2024
Technology Drives the Ambitions of Tunisia’s Largest Olive Oil Producer
The CHO Group was an early adopter of blockchain technology for traceability. Now, they are turning to AI to help mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Mar. 19, 2024
Heatwave and Power Cuts Aside, South Africans Predict a Production Rebound
While national yields are expected to increase, high temperatures have forced farmers to harvest early.
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.