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Jun. 12, 2024
Turkey Eases Export Ban Following Intense Lobbying
Turkish producers will be able to export 50,000 tons of bulk olive oil until November. With forecasts of bumper harvest, the sector wants the ban lifted completely.
Jun. 5, 2024
Pompeian VP Says Baltimore Bridge Disaster Cost Company Millions
While the company was able to receive its most recent shipment of European olive oil through the port, the measures taken after the disaster were unsustainable in the long run.
May. 28, 2024
Spanish Olive Oil Sector Works to Develop Exports to China
As high prices change consumption habits in Europe, Spanish producers and exporters seek to promote olive oil consumption in the world’s second-largest economy.
May. 7, 2024 News Briefs
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Apr. 11, 2024 Business
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Apr. 9, 2024 News Briefs
Tunisian Ag Minister Urges Sector to Take Advantage of Bumper Harvest
Mar. 22, 2024
The Growing Pains of Albania’s Ascendant Olive Oil Sector
Production has doubled in the past decade and is expected to continue to rise. Some worry that quality will not follow suit.
Mar. 13, 2024
How an Olive Oil Lover Found Success in The US Market
After discovering her passion for extra virgin olive oil in Crete, Joanne Lacina built a successful importing and online retail business in the U.S.
Feb. 23, 2024
World Trade Organization Finds U.S. Noncompliant in Table Olive Trade Spat
The WTO ruled that the U.S. must remove tariffs on Spanish table olive imports, while a separate case is pending in the Court of Appeals.
Feb. 19, 2024
Major Changes in Argentina Provide Hope for Producers
The election of a conservative government has provided some producers with hope that Argentina’s economic situation – along with their own – will begin to improve.
Feb. 19, 2024
Quality Is Key in El Mistol’s Drive to Grow in Argentina, Expand Exports
The producer hopes the new government’s policy agenda and the company’s investments to expand production will improve profitability and grow the local consumer base.
Feb. 7, 2024
Acesur CEO Highlights Andalusia's Key Role in Sector's Future
Gonzalo Guillén believes production capacity is the limiting factor to increase olive oil consumption and Andalusia remains best positioned to expand the market.
Jan. 3, 2024
Upstart Belgian Importer Stakes Claim on the World Stage
The founders of ASUR source award-winning oils from Greece to sell in Belgium and the Netherlands, facing challenges associated with nascent olive oil markets.
Dec. 18, 2023
Tunisia Takes Measures to Lower Olive Oil Prices at Home as Export Revenues Fall
Low fixed prices for Tunisian bulk exports to Europe mean Tunisian farmers are not benefiting from the surge in global olive oil prices.
Dec. 18, 2023
Reflections on 45 Years Championing Italian Olive Oil in America
Nearly half of a century after a chance encounter with an Italian olive oil producer, John J. Profaci looks back on his role in the American market.
Nov. 27, 2023
Two Greek PDO Olive Oils Receive Protection in India
Kalamata and Sitia Lasithiou Kritis extra virgin olive oils have been registered as in India to protect them from imitations.
Nov. 21, 2023
The Agronomic and Macroeconomic Forces Behind Olive Oil Prices in Italy
Despite an anticipated production rebound in Italy, prices will likely remain high. Farmers will need to adapt to a new reality.
Nov. 20, 2023
Finding Balance in a Changing Sector Yields Success for Portuguese Exporter
Quality serves as Est. Manuel Silva Torrado’s north star as the company navigates export markets and the country’s rapidly changing sector.
Nov. 6, 2023
Olive Oil Production in Europe Expected to Reach 1.5M Tons in 2023/24
Yields are expected to rebound after last year's historic lows. However, rising prices will hamper exports and consumption.
Nov. 1, 2023
Turkish Olive Oil Exports Can Make Up for Europe's Deficit Once Ban Is Lifted, Official Says
Turkey has reserves of 180,000 tons and is slated to produce another 180,000 in the current harvest that could meet European demand for bulk olive oil.
Oct. 30, 2023
Award-Winning Producer Highlights Growth in South African Industry
On a 330-year-old farm, the NYIOOC award-winning Babylonstoren has become one of South Africa’s largest olive oil producers.