Africa / Middle East / page 8
Jul. 20, 2023
Signs Suggest a Weak Harvest in Turkey
Official estimates will not be published until September, but producers in Turkey said cold and rainy weather combined with the earthquake has led to scarce fruit.
Jul. 12, 2023
Quality Places Cambodian Importer on World Stage
Tiger Power imports Tunisian extra virgin olive oil produced on the company farm in Nabeul and sourced from other local growers.
Jul. 10, 2023
Yusuf Can Zeybek Triumphant at Kırkpınar
The first-time Kırkpınar winner overcame two-time champion İsmail Balaban to win the title of head wrestler at the world’s oldest sporting event.
Jun. 27, 2023 Producer Profiles
How Awards Helped One Tunisian Producer Thrive in the Lucrative U.S. Market
Jun. 8, 2023 The Best Olive Oils
Olive Oil Producers in Middle East Enjoy Award-Winning Finish to Bumper Harvest
May. 22, 2023 Producer Profiles
May. 4, 2023 The Best Olive Oils
Tunisian Producers Celebrate Victory After Season Plagued by Drought
Apr. 27, 2023 The Best Olive Oils
Apr. 19, 2023
Lebanese Ag Minister Praises Producers’ Success on World Stage
Officials and producers hope the awards will promote Lebanese extra virgin olive oil in foreign markets and spur exports for the crisis-enveloped country.
Apr. 18, 2023
As Harvest Gets Underway, South African Producers Face Rolling Blackouts
Olive oil production is expected to decrease in South Africa after consecutive near-record yields. Load shedding and political instability are among the main challenges.
Apr. 3, 2023
Record-High Olive Oil Exports Projected in Turkey
According to the International Olive Council, Turkish exports will rise sharply this year to 134,000 tons, more than triple the five-year average.
Mar. 28, 2023
Tunisian Officials See Bright Future for Local Olive Oil Industry
While producers face plenty of challenges, especially from climate change, Tunisian olive oil exports continue to gain ground in international markets.
Feb. 22, 2023
At Zeet, Quality Is a Family Business
The company produces its own olive oils in Tunisia, Spain and Italy using knowledge gleaned over four generations.
Feb. 22, 2023
Creative Packaging Helps Award-Winning Producer Sell More EVOO
At a recent fair, Brenda Wilkinson of Rio Largo Olive Estate realized some people bought her olive oil for the unique designs on her bag-in-box packages.
Feb. 16, 2023
Award-Winning Producer Sees a Bright Future for South African Olive Oils
After swapping grape vines for olive groves 20 years ago, the producers behind Mardouw Olive Estate are bullish about the future of olive oil in South Africa.
Feb. 15, 2023
Lebanon's Climate Is Becoming Less Conducive to Olive Growing
Scientists believe the loss of productivity and quality may occur in the Levant and the Mediterranean basin due to rising temperatures and less precipitation.
Feb. 15, 2023
Olive Oil Brand in Jordan Harnesses the Value in History
Ateek extra virgin olive oil is produced from the millenary trees of the ancient Mehras cultivar. Producers hope it sets Jordan apart on the international stage.
Feb. 10, 2023
Project to Improve Sustainability of Algeria’s Olive Farms Bears Fruit
By improving harvesting and milling best practices, PASA seeks to improve the economic potential of olive oil production.
Feb. 6, 2023
Deadly Earthquakes Shake Turkey and Syria
As international rescuers travel to the war-ravaged region, witnesses describe freezing temperatures among razed cities and villages.
Jan. 31, 2023
Morocco's Olive Oil Exports Reach Record Levels as Domestic Prices Rise
The latest trade data shows significant growth in Moroccan olive oil exports, but low production has raised prices domestically.
Jan. 18, 2023
Tunisian Olive Oil Prices Keep Climbing
Local authorities have confirmed a lower-than-expected olive oil yield, leading to a steady rise in prices.
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.