Africa / Middle East / page 11
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 News Briefs
Oct. 12, 2022 Production
Tunisian Olive Oil Production Falls to 23 Percent Below Five-Year Average
Sep. 27, 2022 Africa / Middle East
Sep. 22, 2022 Business
Rising Prices Expose Untapped Potential for Tunisian Exports
Sep. 20, 2022 News Briefs
Morrocan Olive Oil Exports Rise After Last Year's Bumper Crop
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.
Jun. 10, 2022
Turkish Producers Reach New Heights in World Competition
A record haul of 65 awards has placed Turkey among the top producing countries at the worldās largest olive oil quality contest.
Jun. 8, 2022
South African Producers Celebrate Record Success at NYIOOC
Entering their second-highest number of brands, South African producers won a record-high number of Gold Awards at the World Olive Oil Competition.
Jun. 2, 2022
U.N. Developing Olive Groves and Mills in Drought-Prone Areas of Iraq
The Middle Eastern country is also working to rejoin the International Olive Council, which would further develop the nascent sector.
Jun. 2, 2022
In Turkey, Study Recommends Investments in Olive Farms Instead of Coal Mines
Expanding the olive oil sector of Turkey's olive-growing capital is a cost-effective and climate-friendly solution that would boost the local economy, a report suggests.
May. 31, 2022
Winning at NYIOOC Part of Producerās Quest to Improve Reputation of Tunisian EVOO
When Karim Fitouri found the reputation of Tunisian olive oil was an obstacle to exporting, he decided to improve his country's standing in the olive oil world.
May. 23, 2022
Modern Techniques and Ancient Groves a Winning Combination for Solar Olives
The Lebanese producer has coupled traditional varieties and cultivation techniques with modern milling and marketing to produce an award-winning brand.
May. 16, 2022
Quest for Quality Behind an Israeli Producer's Award-Winning Results
On the banks of the Jordan River the producers of KeremZait experiment and innovate to produce outstanding olive oils.
May. 11, 2022
New Rules for Tunisian Olive Oil Exports to Europe
Tunisian producers who hope to qualify for the E.U.ās duty-free quota must provide details about their shipments and obtain permission from the agricultural ministry.