Africa / Middle East / page 13
Jul. 15, 2022
Award-Winning Producer Emphasizes Sustainable Expansion in the Jordan Desert
Jordan’s 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 country’s producers won a record-setting number of awards at the competition and achieved their highest success rate.
Jul. 5, 2022 World
Cengizhan Şimşek Claims Başpehlivan Title at 661st Kırkpınar
Jun. 10, 2022 The Best Olive Oils
Jun. 8, 2022 The Best Olive Oils
Jun. 2, 2022 Production
U.N. Developing Olive Groves and Mills in Drought-Prone Areas of Iraq
Jun. 2, 2022 Business
In Turkey, Study Recommends Investments in Olive Farms Instead of Coal Mines
May. 31, 2022
Winning at NYIOOC Part of Producer’s 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.’s duty-free quota must provide details about their shipments and obtain permission from the agricultural ministry.
May. 10, 2022
2,300-Year-Old Olive Oil Lamp Unearthed in the West Bank
The lamp was discovered by chance and in very good condition in an archeological excavation area at Mount Gerizim, near Nablus.
May. 6, 2022
Court Orders Halt to Coal Mining Operation in Turkey’s Olive Groves
A government regulation would have allowed companies to remove olive groves obstructing access to coal mines. However, the stop is only temporary.
Apr. 29, 2022
South African Producers Hope for Winning Harvest
While high quality producers in the country wait for the results of the 2022 NYIOOC, the local industry is optimistic about the incoming harvest.
Apr. 11, 2022
Bringing Palestinians and Israelis Together Through Olive Oil Production
In northern Israel, Sindyanna of Galilee helps farmers produce and sell extra virgin olive oil, using the proceeds to invest in the local communities.
Apr. 6, 2022
Moroccan Producers Anticipate Near-Record Harvest
Olive oil production is expected to reach 200,000 tons for the second time in Morocco. Recently-planted olive trees and improved irrigation are partially responsible.
Apr. 5, 2022
Turkey Suspends Exports of Agricultural Products, Bulk Olive Oil
The government implemented export restrictions to prevent food shortages. Turley’s olive oil sector disputed the export curb on bulk olive oil, claiming that supply can satisfy demand.
Mar. 7, 2022
Report: Climate Change Will Dramatically Reduce Tunisian Olive Oil Production
The National Observatory for Agriculture estimated that olive oil production may decrease by up to 70 percent if greenhouse gas emissions continue at their current rate.
Jan. 27, 2022
Olive Oil Production in Lebanon Becomes Nearly Impossible as Crises Deepen
Local olive oil has become a luxury for most of the population amid financial and political turmoil.
Jan. 17, 2022
European Bank Provides New Funds for Olive Growing and Irrigation Projects in Tunisia
The combined €55 million in funding comes as officials in the Italian olive oil sector call on the European Commission to end its duty-free import quotas from Tunisia.
Dec. 16, 2021
Political and Economic Crises Complicate the Harvest in Lebanon
Rising production costs and a weak local currency have hampered the harvest for olive farmers.
Dec. 6, 2021
Climate Extremes, Conflict Complicate Harvest in Palestine
Fighting in the West Bank are crippling the harvest, while climate change is blamed for lower yields in the Gaza Strip.