Mar. 7, 2019
Greek Table Olive Exports Slowing Down
Low output, setbacks in quality and higher prices are leading foreign buyers to look elsewhere.
Feb. 7, 2019
Europe Challenges US Tariffs on Spanish Olives
The E.U. has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization, but the short-staffed trade entity faces a massive backlog. Spanish olive producers face an uncertain future with a December 2019 deadline looming.
Dec. 20, 2018
Egypt Has Ambitious Plans to Become the World's Largest Table Olive Producer
Ahead of taking the chair position for the 2019 IOC Council of Members meeting, Egypt's Agriculture Minister pledges more cooperation and investment in the country's already substantial olive sector.
Dec. 18, 2018 Business
Nov. 5, 2018 Business
Aug. 30, 2018 Business
Spain's Dcoop Acquires Stake in California Table Olive Producer Bell-Carter
Aug. 30, 2018 Food & Cooking
Aug. 7, 2018 Business
Jul. 13, 2018
Spain, E.U. React to U.S. Tariffs on Spanish Olives
"All possible options" are on the table as the European Commission decides how to react to US tariffs. In Andalusia, members of the provincial government have already set out to lobby Brussels and Madrid for action.
Jul. 9, 2018
Hundreds Protest Proposed Olive Tariffs in Spain
The tariffs on all types of olives are set to be discussed later this week and, if approved, come into force later this month.
Jun. 6, 2018
Thessaloniki Conference Examines New Strategies for Greek Table Olive Sector
A meeting on the Greek table olive industry offered new strategies for the sector and revealed a mostly unknown and resilient cultivar with unique qualities.
Jun. 6, 2018
Spanish Agencies Renew Pact to Conquer Indian, UK Markets for Table Olives
As part of a far-reaching agro-economic plan, the Andalusian government renews its commitment to furthering the interests of its olive farmers in both established and emerging international markets.
Jan. 30, 2018
Table Olive Production Continues Rise
World production and consumption of table olives have risen sharply, according to figures from the International Olive Council.
Dec. 14, 2017
EU Helps Sustainable Growers in Spain, But US Tariffs on Table Olives Loom
As Europe helps farmers adopt sustainable agricultural practices in olive groves, the legality of proposed U.S. tariffs on Spanish table olives is contested.
Aug. 8, 2017
Spanish Olive Farmers Concerned Over Possible 'Protectionist' US Measures
European table olive producers are growing concerned over the possibility of facing harsh measures as soon as September.
Jul. 17, 2017
U.S. Probes Allegations of Spanish Olive Dumping
The U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. International Trade Commission are investigating whether Spanish olive companies are violating fair trade laws and receiving unfair subsidies.
Jul. 11, 2017
4th 'Monna Oliva' Celebrates Best Italian Table Olives
Producers from Liguria, Marche, Lazio, Abruzzo, Molise, Campania, Basilicata, Apulia, Calabria, Sicily and Sardinia reached exceptional levels of quality despite the poor season.
Feb. 11, 2017
Table Olive Sales Open Year Sharply Higher
Sales of table olives were sharply higher in China, Australia, Canada, Japan, and Brazil for the first two months of the current campaign, according to the International Olive Council, while olive oil prices have risen dramatically.
Nov. 26, 2016
An Olive a Day: 7 Ways to Liven Your Week
Olives are not only a delicious fruit they are also packed with healthful benefits. There are hundreds of varieties and just as many ways to incorporate them into your diet.
Jul. 3, 2016
Third 'Monna Oliva' Crowns Best Italian Table Olives
One hundred Italian producers attended the third edition of the national competition for the best table olives, ‘Monna Oliva,’ held in Ascoli Piceno, Marche.
Dec. 10, 2015
In Morocco, a Program to Improve Agricultural and Industrial Practices in the Olive Sector
Representing five percent of the country's gross domestic product, olive production is one of the focal points of the Green Morocco Project, or Plan Maroc Vert.
Jun. 15, 2015
Cerignola, Apulia Set to Host 2nd National Competition for Table Olives
Monna Oliva evaluates table olives from different regions to support producers and help them improve product quality and revitalize the sector.
Dec. 10, 2014
Olive Farmers in Tunisia Lament Price Drop Despite Climb in Oil Prices
The union of farmers in Sfax, Tunisia called for swift action to regulate the export price of olives.