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Mar. 13, 2012
ChileOliva to Host Seminar on Olive Oil Processing
The Chilean trade organization partners up with InnovaChile to offer a seminar on the olive oil quality, processing and efficiency in central Chile.
Mar. 2, 2012
Chile Looks for Stronger Ties with Andalusia
The South American country's burgeoning olive oil industry aims to form an alliance with Jaén and Andalusia, Spain's core olive producing region, to further expansion.
Feb. 27, 2012
Argentina's Olive Oil Production Expected to Double By 2020
Argentina's olive oil industry is expected to double by 2020 firmly establishing it among the top producers in the world.
Jan. 4, 2012 S. America
Alternative Energy Powers Olive Oil Producer in Chile’s Maule Region
Dec. 16, 2011 S. America
Oct. 18, 2011 Business
Olive Council Reaches Out to Emerging South American Industry
Sep. 23, 2011 Business
American Investor Argentine Olive Ranch Buys San Juan Plantation
Jul. 7, 2011 S. America
Jul. 5, 2011
Argentina’s Yancanelo Gets New Bottling Line
Yancanelo, a major producer of extra virgin olive oil in Argentina’s Mendoza providence, has announced it will invest 500,000 pesos ($121,833) in a new bottling line at its plant in San Rafael.
Apr. 3, 2011
Catamarca Unveils New Research Facility for Olive Oil Production
"Producers will gain access to technical assistance in the field and at the pilot plant with the aim of improving the quality of their products." - Flavio Fama, National University of Catamarca
Mar. 16, 2011
Argentina’s Olive Oil Industry Continues to Face Challenges
The situation has only gotten bleaker for Argentina’s flailing olive oil industry, which finds itself in a financial predicament driven by stagnant prices and rising production costs.
Mar. 1, 2011
Chilean Olive Oil Exports Sharply Higher
Following a trend led by its booming wine market, Chile’s olive oil industry expanded sales worldwide last year according to statistics just released.
Feb. 14, 2011
Argentina President Promises Aid for Troubled Olive Oil Industry
President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has pledged federal government help to Argentina's battered olive oil industry following layoffs in the Catamarca region.
Jan. 10, 2011
Spain's LA Organic Targets Colombia
The move into the Colombian market follows reports that find consumers there becoming more aware of the benefits of olive oil amid a growing demand for gourmet products.
Jan. 5, 2011
Local Olive Oil Crisis Underscores Argentina's Bigger Problems
Pomán has demanded that the Catamarca Government move to counter a crisis in the local olive oil industry that has led to fifty layoffs in the past two weeks
Oct. 29, 2010
Olive Oil Region in Argentina Launches Origin Certification Program
The San Juan department of Pocito hopes the certificate of origin initiative will help endorse Argentina’s industry and ensure its products are recognized across the world.
Oct. 27, 2010
Olisur's Alfonso Swett: Chile will be a 'Major Olive Oil Player'
In only its fifth year Olisur produced 1.8 million liters of olive oil on its Chilean estate, mostly for North Americans. "We must produce for other countries, and they request sustainability."
Oct. 26, 2010
Recipe Contest in Brazil Promotes Spanish Olive Oil
The campaign to promote Spanish olive oil throughout Brazil is seen as a key strategic move to woo the consumer base of a country yet to be dominated by a single olive oil provider.
Oct. 10, 2010
Tamaulipas Province in Mexico Plans First Olive Oil Processing Facility
Most of the olive oil from the new plant will be exported to the United States where the Mexican government has established contacts with distributors eager to trade.
Oct. 8, 2010
Producers in Peru Concerned About Subsidized Olive Oil Imports
Peru's olive oil imports have grown from 8,000 to 29,000 liters in just two years and could lead to the closure of new processing plants according to local producers.
Sep. 29, 2010
Spain's Bogaris Seeks Olive Groves in the U.S. and Chile
The diversified group of real estate, energy and agribusiness companies with headquarters in Seville, Spain predicts new acquisitions of olive plantations in Chile and the U.S. by 2012.
Sep. 21, 2010
Argentina Proposes Wine Sector Control of Olive Oil Market
Argentinean farmers, businessmen and olive agency representatives have come out in force against a draft bill that proposes to give control of the olive market to Argentina’s wine regulator.
Sep. 8, 2010
Aid for Andalusian Olive Farmers Battling Fruit Fly
One of the olive grove’s worst enemies, the insect could cause millions of euros of losses if not combated before the next harvest, which begins in December.