Dec. 9, 2019
Antonio Gallego García will face the challenge of keeping Spanish olive oil competitive in the U.S. in the face of tariffs as well as promoting oils to new export destinations.
Dec. 4, 2019
In Italy, Hiking Through the Olive Groves
Italy's third annual “Walk through the olive trees” combines heart-healthy exercise with the chance to learn about production and taste local extra virgin olive oils.
Nov. 14, 2019
European Commission Announces Storage Aid
The storage aid scheme aims to stabilize the current imbalance in the E.U. olive oil market.
Nov. 5, 2019 Food & Cooking
Oct. 30, 2019 News Briefs
Oct. 30, 2019 News Briefs
Oct. 28, 2019 Business
Despite Tariff Exemption, Greek Producers Struggle to Export Their Oil
Oct. 23, 2019 Business
Spanish Table Olive Producers Demand Countermeasures Against U.S. Tariffs
Oct. 23, 2019
Exemption from U.S. Tariffs Creates Opportunity for Greek Exporters
Recently imposed tariffs on some Spanish olive oil exports to the United States could help Greek producers and exporters increase their presence in the lucrative U.S. olive oil market.
Oct. 17, 2019
As Harvest Begins, Croatian Producers Anticipate High Quality, If Not Quantity
While production figures are expected to decrease for the fourth consecutive year, quality is anticipated to be as high as ever.
Oct. 16, 2019
Importers Ask for Tariff Exemption for Goods Shipped Before October
The NAOOA and 80 other trade organizations argue that tariffs applied to goods shipped from Europe prior to October would only hurt American importers and consumers.
Oct. 15, 2019
European Commission Will Allow Self-Storage
The announcement comes as low prices continue to cause hardship for olive growers and oil producers.
Oct. 10, 2019
Tens of Thousands Protest Olive Oil Prices in Madrid
Protestors called on the Spanish government and European Union to change how the industry is regulated, help producers cope with low prices and protect Spanish olive oil from U.S. tariffs.
Oct. 10, 2019
Spain Reacts to U.S. Tariff on Olive Oil
The announcement of the U.S. tariffs comes as protestors head to Madrid to demand action on low olive oil prices. Government officials fear Andalusia, one of Spain's poorest regions, will be hit the hardest by the tariffs.
Oct. 9, 2019
Andalusia Temporarily Bans Machine-Assisted Harvesting at Night
The ban will give the autonomous government time to research the impacts night-harvesting has on local and migrating bird populations.
Oct. 9, 2019
Better Harvests Predicted in Greece, Italy, Portugal, Tunisia
A European Commission report predicts a three percent increase in olive oil production in the E.U. due to reduced pest activity and some countries entering an on-year.
Oct. 7, 2019
Germany Announces Introduction of Controversial Food Labeling System
Despite their initial opposition to Nutriscore, Germany's Julia Klöckner last week gave the green light for the controversial food labeling system.
Oct. 7, 2019
Olive Harvest Underway in Italy
Some producers are already at work, while many others are getting ready for a new olive oil campaign committed to the highest standards of quality.
Oct. 3, 2019
Spanish Olive Oil on Final List of Retaliatory Tariffs on E.U. Goods
Along with some Spanish olive oils, certain types of table olives from both France and Spain will also face a 25 percent tariff on U.S. imports. Olive oils from Italy, Portugal and Greece will be unaffected.
Oct. 2, 2019
U.S. Can Impose $7.5 Billion of Tariffs on European Goods, WTO Says
Officials in the United States have yet to decide which goods will be subject to the tariffs. Olive oil and table olives were both included in preliminary lists.
Sep. 23, 2019
Italy's New Agriculture Minister Pledges to Stem Spread of Xylella
At a meeting with olive oil industry representatives, Teresa Bellanova expressed her commitment to curb the spread of the bacterium, help affected famers and millers, and maintain a constant dialogue with Brussels.
Sep. 23, 2019
Researchers Chart Pest Sightings in Effort to Protect Against Xylella
Using data collected from across the United Kingdom, scientists are creating a comprehensive record of where Xylella-carrying pests are found.
Sep. 23, 2019
Turkey Expecting Near-Record Olive Oil Production
As the harvest is about to get underway, producers estimate total production will be between 200,000 and 250,000 tons. However, not all producers faired equally with the south having a better year than the north.