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Jul. 18, 2018
In Western Argentina, Rising Energy Costs Worry Some Olive Growers
As Argentina's energy minister deregulates the sector and electricity costs shoot up, olive farmers are feeling the effects.
Jul. 11, 2018
CEO of Largest Olive Oil Company Calls the Industry's Business Model 'Broken'
Pierluigi Tosato spoke today to a group representing major importers and said the industry was going about it all wrong.
Jul. 5, 2018
Production, Exports and Quality Main Issues for South American Producers
Representatives of the South American olive sector and government allies discussed the future of the sector, including the potential for an Olive Coordination Board for the Americas.
May. 31, 2018 Business
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Apr. 12, 2018 Business
Feb. 5, 2018 Business
Beef and Olive Oil Deal Breakers in Ongoing EU-Mercosur Talks
Jan. 30, 2018 Business
Poor Olive Harvests in Europe Lead to Boom in Exports From Mendoza
Nov. 21, 2017
Bi-Oceanic Corridor Would Boost Argentina's Exports
The Minister for Planning and Industry in La Rioja said that the provincial government had already been in talks with seven other provinces in both Argentina and Chile about making headway on the project.
Nov. 15, 2017
New Software Models Increase Efficiency of Olive Oil Production
This program takes factors such as the harvester's budget, potential climate risks and the level of synchronization between plantation and refineries into account before providing advice to olive growers.
Nov. 10, 2017
Heavy Rains Don't Dampen Enthusiasm of Argentina's Olive Oil Exporters
Recent floods have mostly spared Argentina's olive plantations as producers and exporters remain upbeat about the sector's potential.
Jun. 16, 2017
Argentina's 'La Reconquista' Conquers New York
Cherished for its well-balanced, harmonious flavor, the olive oil from Argentina's Olivares La Reconquista earned the coveted Best in Class Award at this year's NYIOOC.
May. 8, 2017
Argentine Oils: From 'Plan B' Crop to Award Winners
In wine-soaked Argentina, EVOO is beginning to make its mark.
Apr. 25, 2017
Brazil Looks for Its Own Olive
As debate revolves around whether or not Maria da Fé is an olive species unique to Brazil, both traditional mills and technologically advanced machinery have contributed to the increased quality of olive oil here.
Apr. 20, 2017
Brazil Reveals Widespread Olive Oil Fraud
Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Farming reported that sixty-four percent of olive oil analyzed in the last two years did not meet the quality standards required by their labeling.
Mar. 28, 2017
Building Chilean Identity Through EVOO
Founded in 2006, Chile's Austral Family Estates is rapidly -- and thoughtfully -- garnering international acclaim.
Jan. 12, 2017
Serra da Mantiqueira: Brazil’s Pioneer EVOO Region
A couple of years before the turn of the century a handful of Brazilian farmers cleared fields and planted small areas of olive trees. The results were impressive and Serra da Mantiqueira became Brazil's new olive oil darling.
Jan. 5, 2017
Colinas de Garzón: Uruguay's Crown Jewel of EVOO
Colinas de Garzón is one of Uruguay's premier olive oil and wine producers, as well as a popular destination for tourists.
Dec. 8, 2016
Chile Celebrates Olives From Azapa
This year, the small, fertile valley achieved its hard-fought geographic indication, On the far northern edge of the Atacama desert, Azapa receives no rain, yet wells fed by the winters in the high plains above provide year-round water.
Dec. 5, 2016
Chile on Track to Surpass 19 Percent Growth in Olive Oil Production
Projected to exceed 22,000 tons of olive oil production in 2016, Chile has overcome adverse climate conditions with a savvy combination of efficiency and a sharp focus on quality.
Nov. 28, 2016
Brazilian Politics: 10, Olive Oil: 0
Olive oil producers like Rafael Marchetti find themselves in a catch-22. Whereas their niche food industry is welcomed and needed in Brazil, the political and economic whirlwind sweeping the country doesn't seem like it will end anytime soon.
Oct. 13, 2016
World Olive Oil Production Slips, Brazilian Imports Sharply Lower
The latest figures from the International Olive Council predict a 7 percent drop in production and sharply lower imports by Brazil after years of growth.
Mar. 17, 2016
Project Aims to Bring Social Change through Olive Oil in Brazil
Social Trees wants to plant thousands of olive trees, producing olive oil in support of youth education in the Rio Grande do Sul region’s poorer communities.