Apr. 17, 2011
Lack of Farm Workers in Argentina Weakens Vulnerable Olive Oil Industry
Cultivation in Cuyo is expected to grow 40 percent, but half of this green gold will never make it to store shelves. There are simply not enough workers to harvest the olives.
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 Restaurants
Feb. 14, 2011 S. America
Argentina President Promises Aid for Troubled Olive Oil Industry
Jan. 5, 2011 S. America
Local Olive Oil Crisis Underscores Argentina's Bigger Problems
Oct. 29, 2010 S. America
Olive Oil Region in Argentina Launches Origin Certification Program
Sep. 21, 2010 S. America
Aug. 18, 2010
Severe Winter Damages San Juan Olive Plantations
The cold weather in San Juan, Argentina over the past weeks is similar to 2007 when nearly 70 percent of the province's olive groves were lost due to the drop in temperature.
Aug. 13, 2010
Argentina Advises Bolivia on Olive Oil Production
"We wanted to create cooperative ties with our sister republic Bolivia because we felt that we had accumulated experience that we could share." Jorge Ortiz
Jul. 21, 2010
Investing in the Future of Olive Oil in Argentina
“I have joined the many dreamers from diverse geographical locations who believe in the potential for agribusiness in Argentina and in our ability to achieve it.” Luis Feld
Jul. 5, 2010
Industry Up-And-Comer Argentina to Host Olive Oil Forum
Industry leaders are eager to tap into the budding Argentinean market which is set to become a respected producer of quality olive oil.
Jun. 30, 2010
Argentina Olive Oil Plan Derived From Wine Industry Success
A proposal to adapt the existing business strategies of the booming Argentinean wine industry to the olive oil sector.
Jun. 16, 2010
Tough Going for Argentine Olive Oil Industry
A weaker euro, poor climatic conditions and a labor shortage have contributed to the growing difficulties in the Argentinean olive oil industry.