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Apr. 11, 2024

Turkish Producers Pray Export Ban Ends with Ramadan

While the prohibition on bulk exports has helped control domestic prices, producers worry it has hurt their credibility with international partners.

Apr. 9, 2024

Discovery of Adulterated Olive Oil Kindles Debate Over Testing in Northern Cyprus

High olive oil prices and an import ban by the de facto state have created fertile ground for unscrupulous actor’s in the local market.

Apr. 1, 2024

Italians Have Changed Their Olive Oil Purchase Habits, Survey Finds

Despite rising prices and lower availability, 48 percent of Italian households continue to purchase as much olive oil as they did in previous years.

Feb. 29, 2024

Supermarkets in Spain Poised to Clash Over Olive Oil Prices

Olive oil prices at origin remain at historic highs, but direct-to-consumer promotions by some brands have supermarkets weighing their next move.

Feb. 23, 2024

After Bumper Harvests, a Sharply Lower Yield in Argentina

An ‘off-year’ harvest, lack of chill hours, and extreme weather events are expected to reduce the yield by as much as 40 percent.

Feb. 19, 2024

A Dismal Harvest Concludes in Greece

With the country’s olive oil production almost halved compared to last year, record prices at origin have shaped a market searching for equilibrium.

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. 13, 2024

Local Mils in France Are All the Rage

An ample harvest and high prices have led to a surge in activity and investments in community mills.

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.

Feb. 1, 2024

Tunisia's Olive Oil Price Cap Gets Mixed Response from Consumers

The government capped the price of olive oil to keep household costs down, but locals question the efficacy of the plan.

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Jan. 29, 2024

Production in Spain Expected to Fall Short of Initial Estimates

Production estimates range from 680,000 to 755,000 tons for the 2023/24 crop year, below expectations at the start of the harvest.

Jan. 25, 2024

Record Olive Oil Prices Drive Down Consumption in Spain

Consumers are using less olive oil, buying smaller formats and switching to lower-quality categories.

Jan. 16, 2024

El Niño Decimates Peruvian Olive Harvest

Olive oil production in Peru is expected to fall by as much as 90 percent in 2024.

Jan. 16, 2024

Spain Set to Eliminate Value-Added Tax on Olive Oil Sales

The tax cut is part of wider efforts to address the rising cost of living. The measure would eliminate VAT on olive oil until June 30th.

Jan. 2, 2024

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Sales in Spain Fell by 40 Percent in 2023

The soaring retail price for extra virgin olive oil has driven the vital ingredient out of the reach of many families.

Dec. 21, 2023

Climate Extremes, Economic Pressures Dampen 2023 Harvest, Survey Finds

Olive oil producers gave the 2023 harvest a dismal rating in terms of yields and quality.

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.

Nov. 27, 2023

High Olive Oil Prices in Spain Spur Interest in Black Friday Discounts

While prices at origin have dipped slightly, they remain elevated in stores, prompting concern among retailers over theft and consumers over fraud.

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