Dec. 2, 2014
After twenty years of trials and researches, Oman is experiencing the first successes in olive growing.
Nov. 13, 2014
Perfect weather has helped ready Tunisian olive trees for record output, just in time to take advantage European shortfalls.
Sep. 8, 2014
Morocco, Argentina Seek to Increase Olive Production
Plans are underway in both Morocco and Argentina to increase the output of olives and olive oil.
Feb. 6, 2014 Africa / Middle East
Police Say Smuggled Moroccan Olive Oil Found in 'Toxic Goods' Containers
Apr. 30, 2013 Africa / Middle East
Jan. 7, 2013 Africa / Middle East
Dec. 28, 2012 Africa / Middle East
Dec. 15, 2012 Business
Nov. 27, 2012
Producers in Lebanon Benefit from Reduced Syrian Imports
Olive farmers in Lebanon have achieved some advantage this year in the domestic market due to reduced imports from war-stricken Syria.
Oct. 17, 2012
Hojiblanca Goes After Tough Iranian Market
Despite high entrance fees and strict bureaucratic regulations, the Hojiblanca group is stepping up promotional efforts in Iran.
Oct. 2, 2012
Suspected Fraud Hits Major Israeli Supermarkets
Government officials raided two factories in northern Israel, pressuring Ramy Levi and Home Center to recall thousands of olive oil products allegedly containing lamp oil.
Nov. 6, 2011
Syria Expects Record Olive Oil Production Amid Political Unrest
The Syrian Ministry of Agriculture has issued a statement announcing that favorable weather conditions are helping the olive harvest this season.
Jan. 17, 2011
Boost for Palestinian Fair Trade Olive Oil
Canaan Fair Trade connects Palestinian producers with food lovers and socially and environmentally responsible communities around the world, said its founder Nasser Abufarha.
Jan. 4, 2011
Oversupply Rocks Jordan Olive Oil Industry
Jordan's olive oil producers say traders are importing more than they are legally allowed causing a severe oversupply that has crippled the domestic industry.
Jan. 3, 2011
Tunisia Eyes China for Share of Emerging Olive Oil Market
Most believe the key to the future success of the Tunisian oil industry will be to mind its reputation and focus on the quality of the olive oils it produces.
Jul. 30, 2010
Q&A With Mustafa Tan, National Olive Oil Council of Turkey
Our goal is to bring all segments of the industry together, find solutions for the problems, and make our countryās olive industry succeed to the throne where it deserves to be.
Jul. 22, 2010
Moroccan EVOO Gets Boost from UN
With the expertise and support of UNIDO, Moroccan olive oil production has soared since 2008 and the countryās 2009 output is drawing interest from investors worldwide.
Jun. 21, 2010
Syria, Venezuela Sign Olive Oil Trade Agreement
Syria will soon distribute some two thousand tons of olive oil throughout South America via the Venezuelan economic network.