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Jan. 17, 2023
Food Crisis Looms as Pakistan Announces Recovery Strategy
The high level of inflation, natural disasters, and national debt has cause Pakistan to seek international aid.
Jan. 17, 2023
Jordan's Olive Oil Yield Lower than Expected
In Jordan, overall yield is expected to grow, even though the 2022 harvest may produce less olive oil than expected.
Jan. 3, 2023
Moroccan University to Offer Olive Oil Masterās Degree
The two-year degree program is meant to help professionalize the increasingly-important table olive and olive oil sectors in the North African country.
Dec. 12, 2022 Production
Dec. 8, 2022 News Briefs
In Turkey, Olive Oil Exports Rise with Prices and Production
Dec. 5, 2022 Business
Rising Olive Oil Prices, Exports Help Sustain Tunisian Trade Balance
Nov. 28, 2022 Business
Low Availability and Rising Prices Spark Concerns of Olive Oil Fraud in Morocco
Nov. 18, 2022 Production
Nov. 18, 2022
Producers in Algeria Anticipate Worst Harvest in 30 Years
North Africaās largest country is expected to produce just 30,000 tons of olive oil in the 2022/23 crop year, about one-third of the rolling five-year average.
Nov. 10, 2022
A Predicted Record Harvest Would Make Turkey the Worldās Second-Largest Olive Oil Producer
The countryās olive oil and table olive yields are expected to reach record highs. Officials hope to export more olive oil to Europe and grow domestic demand.
Nov. 10, 2022
Europe and Morocco Sign Deal to Develop Sustainable Agricultural
The ā¬115 million program is meant to modernize Moroccoās agricultural sector, promote reforestation and protect biodiversity.
Oct. 24, 2022
Farmers in Gaza Expect Bumper Harvest
Growers expect to harvest 45 tons of olives, allowing them to meet domestic demand for olive oil and table olives and export the rest.
Oct. 12, 2022
Tunisian Olive Oil Production Falls to 23 Percent Below Five-Year Average
Low rainfall levels in the winter and spring, frequent heat waves and the unrelenting drought were attributed to the production drop.
Sep. 27, 2022
Olive Farmer Unearths an Ancient Mosaic in Gaza
The Byzantine-era floor was discovered accidentally. However, the remains of walls and glass artifacts show that the area could yield even more stunning discoveries.
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.
Sep. 20, 2022
Morrocan Olive Oil Exports Rise After Last Year's Bumper Crop
The Ministry of Agriculture said international sales of olive oil increased by 47 percent, with most new olive oil shipments headed to Europe.
Sep. 14, 2022
Temperatures Rising in Africa Faster than Global Average
A new report attributed steadily rising temperatures and climate change to more prevalent drought, increased water scarcity, poor harvests and more extreme weather events.
Sep. 7, 2022
Farmers in Morocco Prepare for Modest Yield
After last yearās record-high production, the North African countryās two largest olive-growing regions are expecting small harvests.
Sep. 6, 2022
Producers in South Africa Expect to Match Results of Last Year's Record Harvest
While producers celebrate a third consecutive bountiful harvest, there is growing concern about rising costs and load shedding.
Jul. 15, 2022
Award-Winning Producer Emphasizes Sustainable Expansion in the Jordan Desert
Jordanās only award-winning producer at the 2022 NYIOOC reflects on the role of preserving the environment on quality and prepare for the post-Covid world.
Jul. 11, 2022
Israeli Producers Celebrate Record Year at World Competition
Despite having its worst harvest in a decade, Israeli producers earned a record-high number of awards at the World Competition.
Jul. 11, 2022
Best Year Yet for Tunisian Producers at World Competition
The North African countryās producers won a record-setting number of awards at the competition and achieved their highest success rate.
Jul. 5, 2022
Cengizhan ÅimÅek Claims BaÅpehlivan Title at 661st Kırkpınar
Twenty-six-year-old Cengizhan ÅimÅek defeated several former champions en route to his victory at the 661st edition of the worldās oldest sporting event.