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Feb. 2, 2015
Europe Increases Tunisia’s Export Quotas
The European Commission adopted a regulation adjusting the monthly quota for olive oil exports from Tunisia to the EU.
Jan. 27, 2015
Tunisia Is the World's Second Largest Olive Oil Producer, for Now
Olive oil production in Tunisia has increased fourfold, making it the second largest producer after Spain.
Jan. 22, 2015
A Defining Moment for Iranian Olive Oil
New coming opportunities to increase olive and olive oil production and popularity in Iran.
Jan. 12, 2015 Africa / Middle East
Proposed Rules Would Align Morocco with International Standards
Jan. 8, 2015 World
Dec. 14, 2014 Production
Dec. 10, 2014 Africa / Middle East
Olive Farmers in Tunisia Lament Price Drop Despite Climb in Oil Prices
Dec. 2, 2014 Production
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
Police Say Smuggled Moroccan Olive Oil Found in 'Toxic Goods' Containers
Illegally imported Moroccan olive oil in containers labeled as containing toxic substances was found in a van headed for Barcelona.
Apr. 30, 2013
South African Olive Oil Producers Seek Reforms
A new chapter for South African olive oil is taking shape with several major developments promising reform for the local industry.
Jan. 7, 2013
Libya Hopes to Boost Olive Oil Exports
Libya is aiming to reduce its economic dependence on crude oil, and improve its export success in another kind.
Dec. 28, 2012
Iran Produced 47,000 Tons of Olive in 2012
Iran produced about 28,000 tons of canned olives this year, while olive oil production stood at 3,200 tons.
Dec. 15, 2012
Libya’s New Oil Comes from Pressing, Not Drilling
Libya aspires to establish itself as the new player in the olive oil industry and export its olive oil to Europe.
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 country’s olive industry succeed to the throne where it deserves to be.