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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 Business
Feb. 19, 2024 Producer Profiles
Quality Is Key in El Mistol’s Drive to Grow in Argentina, Expand Exports
Feb. 7, 2024 Producer Profiles
Acesur CEO Highlights Andalusia's Key Role in Sector's Future
Jan. 3, 2024 Producer Profiles
Dec. 18, 2023 Business
Tunisia Takes Measures to Lower Olive Oil Prices at Home as Export Revenues Fall
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.
Oct. 23, 2023
Olive Oil Producers in Turkey Decry Export Freeze
Turkey’s temporary olive oil export ban has brought down domestic prices while causing headaches for exporters.
Oct. 17, 2023
Award-Winning Chilean Producer Eyes Lucrative Brazilian Market
Las Doscientos capitalizes on its reputation for quality and free trade advantage to expand its market share in Brazil.
Oct. 12, 2023
Another Poor Harvest in Andalusia Predicted
Low output in the world’s largest olive oil-producing region will continue to push prices higher.
Oct. 11, 2023
Morocco Bans Olive Oil Exports in Bid to Control Rising Prices
Officials say the ban will stem olive oil price increases in the country. It won't help elsewhere.
Sep. 20, 2023
Award-Winning Importer Recounts America's Evolving Olive Oil Culture
MillPress Imports co-founder Tim Balshi says quality is key in the competitive U.S. olive oil import market.
Sep. 14, 2023
Syria Restricts Olive Oil Exports as Harvest Outlook Worsens
Olive oil production in Syria is expected to fall by 50 percent in the 2023/24 crop year. Authorities have banned exports to prevent price rises.
Sep. 14, 2023
Olive Oil Prices Soar on Drought and Poor Harvests, Impacting Consumers Worldwide
Olive oil prices are soaring due to drought and poor harvests in major producing countries with varying impacts in different regions.
Sep. 7, 2023
Spanish Officials Raise Alarm Over Rising Olive Oil Prices While Calling for Calm
Olive oil prices have exceeded €10 per liter at retail and are expected to continue rising. Rain in Andalusia would provide a glimmer of hope for the approaching harvest.