S. America
Jul. 1, 2024
Drought and Ill-Timed Rain Lead to Poor Harvest in Uruguay
Officials estimate production will be 72 percent below the five-year average, after an historic drought and a rainy harvest.
Jun. 26, 2024
Rising Olive Oil Imports Contribute to Spain’s Trade Deficit with Argentina
While Spain’s agricultural trade deficit fell by 33 percent between 2022 and 2023, olive oil imports increased by nearly 230 percent due to a poor harvest and rising prices.
May. 23, 2024
Historic Flooding in Southern Brazil Spares Groves, Mills
Producers are struggling in the aftermath of the worst flooding in Rio Grande do Sul’s history. While mills and groves were largely spared, sales have been severely impacted.
Apr. 28, 2024
Heat, Fruit Fly Hamper Harvests in Peru and Northern Chile
Unseasonably warm weather has created the conditions for the Mediterranean fruit fly to proliferate. Smuggling may have furthered its spread in Chile.
Apr. 3, 2024
Uruguay to Host Conference on Olive Oil Sector Research, Innovation
Scientists, producers and officials will meet in Uruguay in November to discuss the challenges and opportunities for South America’s olive oil sector.
Mar. 27, 2024
In Chile, Mixed Expectations Replace High Hopes
Producers anticipated another harvest exceeding 20,000 tons until poor climate conditions in the winter tempered their outlook.
Feb. 23, 2024 Production
Feb. 19, 2024 Business
Feb. 19, 2024 Producer Profiles
Quality Is Key in El Mistol’s Drive to Grow in Argentina, Expand Exports
Feb. 6, 2024 Producer Profiles
Jan. 29, 2024 Producer Profiles
Verde Louro Among Brazil's New Generation of Outstanding Producers
Jan. 16, 2024
El Niño Decimates Peruvian Olive Harvest
Olive oil production in Peru is expected to fall by as much as 90 percent in 2024.
Jan. 15, 2024
Producers in Uruguay See Awards Fueling Exports, Local Olive Oil Culture
Uruguayans turned heads at the 2023 World Olive Oil Competition, setting their sights on export markets and homegrown appreciation.
Dec. 19, 2023
Brazil’s Al-Zait Rises to International Acclaim
In only two seasons, southern Brazilian producer Al-Zait has gone from a newcomer to olive oil production to an award-winner on the biggest stage.
Dec. 12, 2023
Authorities in Brazil Seize 9,000 Bottles of Fraudulent Olive Oil
The seizure comes two weeks after a separate raid where 16,000 liters of product marketed as extra virgin olive oil and deemed unfit for human consumption was destroyed.
Dec. 7, 2023
Celebrating South America's Historic Olive Trees
The organization Sudoliva documents and preserves historic olive trees which tell the story of the European colonization of Latin America.
Dec. 5, 2023
Hard Work Yields World-Class Quality in Brazil
Estância das Oliveiras earned seven Gold Awards at the 2023 NYIOOC, the most in a single year for any Brazilian producer.
Nov. 29, 2023
Chilean Producer Bets Big on Italian Varieties
Olivos Ruta del Sol takes advantage of Chile’s terroir to produce some of the country's best extra virgin olive oils.
Jun. 27, 2022
Another Record Year Suggests a Trend in Brazil, Producers Say
Fourteen producers from Brazil’s largest producing regions combined to earn a record-high tally at the 2022 World Olive Oil Competition.
Jun. 22, 2022
NYIOOC Wins Waylay Economic Woes for Producers in Southern Cone
South American producers from Argentina, Chile and Uruguay combined to earn the highest number of awards for the region since 2019.
May. 25, 2022
Drought Continues to Concern Growers in Chile
Chile will produce less olive oil this year than in the previous season but close to the five-year average.
May. 18, 2022
Producers Anticipate Another Bumper Crop in Uruguay
Excellent weather and the widespread adaptation of agricultural best practices mean Uruguayan producers expect a bountiful harvest once again.
May. 5, 2022
Drought Leads to Predictions of Weak Harvest in Argentina
The olive-harvesting season has started in Argentina, but farmers expect low yields and rising costs.
May. 4, 2022
Argentina Likely to Host Olive Council's Fourth Olive Germplasm Bank
During a recent visit, the IOC also discussed technology transfer, production improvements and adding the Arauco cultivar to the World Catalog of Olive Varieties.
Mar. 9, 2022
Argentina Receives Its First Geographical Indication for Olive Oil
Local producers and officials believe the country’s first PGI will promote the local Arauco variety and hope other regions will follow.
Jan. 4, 2022
Amazon Records Highest Rate of Deforestation in 15 years
Deforestation in the Amazon increased 21 percent from 2020 to 2021 and is more than double what it was a decade ago.