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Jul. 7, 2021
Andalusian Olive Oil Exports Rebound After Challenging Harvest
Exports to six of Andalusia’s top 10 olive oil trading partners increased in the first four months of 2021, according to Extenda.
Jun. 22, 2021
U.S. Court Rules in Favor of Spanish Producers Over Table Olive Tariffs
The Court of International Trade said the Commerce Department had failed to prove that subsidies received by Spanish table olive producers violated U.S. law.
Jun. 16, 2021
Rising Demand for Virgin Olive Oils Drives Imports in Brazil
Data from the International Olive Council shows that Brazil’s appetite for olive oil and table olives has weathered the pandemic, with imports of both continuing to rise.
Jun. 14, 2021 News Briefs
May. 28, 2021 Business
Italy Overtook Spain as Largest Olive Oil Supplier to U.S., Data Shows
May. 24, 2021 News Briefs
Global Olive Oil Production Will Hit Four-Year High, USDA Estimates
May. 10, 2021 News Briefs
Steep Fall in Spanish Olive Oil Exports to U.K. Since Brexit
May. 6, 2021 Business
May. 6, 2021
Despite Tariffs, Spanish Olive Oil Exports to U.S. Rose to Begin Fiscal Year
The reopening of hospitality and tourism in the U.S. combined with poor harvests throughout the Mediterranean may have had an impact.
May. 3, 2021
Spanish Politicians Call on Biden to Drop Black Olive Tariffs Ahead of E.U. Summit
The meeting comes ahead of two important deadlines that will shape future trading relations between Spain and the U.S.
Apr. 22, 2021
Producers Puzzled by Turkish Ban on Bulk Olive Oil Exports
In a season where 220,000 tons were produced, Turkey has stopped bulk olive oil exports until the end of next October.
Apr. 14, 2021
In Bid to Boost Exports, Algeria Plants Millions of Olive Trees
The initiative comes as the government announced it would help to stimulate olive oil exports.
Mar. 30, 2021
U.S. and Spanish Officials Discuss Future of Tariffs, Trade
The Spanish table olive sector urged its government to make progress on removing all tariffs. The U.S. warned Spain's new digital service tax could lead to new ones.
Mar. 25, 2021
Italian Olive Sector Must Focus on Quality for Future Success, Report Finds
A lack of cooperation throughout the sector is hurting producers’ bottom lines, according to an agricultural institute study.
Mar. 17, 2021
Andalusia Launches Bid to Capture Emerging Indonesian Market
Euromonitor data projects that the value of olive oil sales in Indonesia will increase by 50 percent over the next half-decade. Andalusia hopes to capitalize on this growth.
Mar. 17, 2021
Olive Council Projects Slight Decrease in Olive Oil Consumption
Spain, Italy and Greece remain the largest per-capita consumers worldwide, while imports to the United States, Japan and Canada show an upturn.
Mar. 10, 2021
Tunisia Works With Producers to Add Value to Branded Exports
Olive oil exporters in Tunisia hope to double exports of bottled olive oil in the next five years. The government plans to help by easing bureaucratic hurdles and promoting quality.
Mar. 5, 2021
Europe, U.S. Agree to Freeze Tariffs for Four Months
The decision came after a phone call between the U.S. president and European commissioner and will give the two sides time to negotiate a new trade deal.
Mar. 4, 2021
Exports and Prices Are Looking Up in Greece
The limited supply of extra virgin olive oil in Europe has created the conditions for an upward trend in producer prices in Greece following an uptick in exports.
Feb. 25, 2021
Extreme Weather Takes Toll on Andalusian Olive Harvest
Production is expected to be around 300,000 tons lower than previously estimated, according to the regional government.
Feb. 24, 2021
Spanish Exports of Bottled Olive Oil to U.S. Drop 80 Percent
The news comes as Spain’s Food Information and Control Agency announced that production would be about 200,000 tons lower than initially estimated.
Feb. 24, 2021
Hardships in Lebanon Shift Focus to Exports
A devaluing local currency coupled with the scarcity of hard currencies has made production more expensive. Producers are turning to exports as a solution.
Feb. 16, 2021
Olive Oil is Becoming One of Asia’s Most Popular Ingredients
Consumption and production are on the rise in Asia's two largest economies. Consumers still prefer imported brands to domestic ones.