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Nov. 28, 2016
Sfax, Capital of Arab Culture, Hosts First International Olive Oil Festival
The Sfax Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIS) organized the first International Festival of the Olive Oil to link Tunisian olive oil exporters with international buyers and importers.
Nov. 22, 2016
€5 Million Loan to Boost Tunisian Olive Oil Exports
Two olive companies received a €5 Million loan to expand sourcing and boost exports of Tunisian branded olive oil.
Nov. 21, 2016
Tunisia Second Among Africa's Organic Exporters
Despite the economic difficulties, some organic farmers have developed successful initiatives to rank Tunisia as the second largest exporter of organic products in Africa.
Aug. 15, 2016 Europe
Mar. 11, 2016 Europe
Europe Approves Controversial Aid Including Duty-Free Imports of Tunisian Olive Oil
Feb. 29, 2016 Production
Feb. 29, 2016 Europe
Europe Affirms Market Won't Be Affected by Duty-Free Olive Oil from Tunisia
Jan. 27, 2016 Africa / Middle East
EU to Import 70,000 Tons of Duty-Free Tunisian Olive Oil to Help Recovery Since Terror Attacks
Jan. 11, 2016
Tunisia’s Output Drops from Last Year's Record
Tunisia is reporting a sharp decline in olive oil production as early indications for 2015/16 reveal a 60 percent drop from last year's record harvest.
Dec. 14, 2015
Farmers in Spain Seek Stop to Duty-Free Imports from Morocco
COAG Andalucia raises concerns over Moroccan olive oil imports after the annulment of 2012 EU trade agreement.
Nov. 30, 2015
Politicized Debate in Greece Over Proposed EU Increase in Tunisian Quotas
Greek unionists and politicians have belatedly begun to debate the European Commission (EC) proposal to increase duty-free imports of Tunisian olive oil into the EU.
Oct. 19, 2015
EU Farmers' Group Criticizes Plan to Increase Tunisian Olive Oil Imports
A plan to let more Tunisian olive oil into the EU has come under fire from Copa-Cogeca.
Oct. 13, 2015
Tunisia Has a Moment as Top Olive Oil Exporter
Tunisia exported more olive oil than any other country for the 2014/2015 season
Sep. 28, 2015
Italian Farmers Speak Out Against New EU Quota for Tunisian Olive Oil Imports
A proposed increase in Tunisia's quota will be damaging to the Italian sector, according to a farmers' group.
Sep. 18, 2015
In Wake of Terror Attacks, Hopes EU Olive Oil Deal Can Help Tunisian Economy
The European Union has adopted plans to help the country’s beleaguered economy after the terrorist attacks in June that lead to a decline in tourism.
Sep. 16, 2015
N. African Producers Move from Bulk to Branded
Olive oil producers in Tunisia and Morocco, sensing an opportunity, are focused on improving olive oil quality and branding.
Jul. 27, 2015
Europe Increases Tunisia's Export Quota
Tunisia will no longer be subject to the monthly export quotas which were fixed by the European Commission earlier this year.
Jul. 10, 2015
Tunisian Olive Oil Exports Reach Record High
Record yields and huge demand from Italy and Spain launched Tunisian exports to new heights.
Jun. 26, 2015
Tunisian Producer Gets $26M Loan from IFC
Conditionnement des Huiles d’Olive (CHO) has received a loan package of $26 million from the International Finance Corporation.
Jun. 1, 2015
Sousse, Tunisia Set to Host Third 'Med Mag Oliva' Exhibition
Tunisia’s largest olive oil sector event will promote commercial exchanges, share production technologies and foster partnerships between suppliers.
May. 11, 2015
Tunisian Olive Sector Benefits from Japanese Cooperation Project
A Japanese development project underway in Tunisia aims to support the development of olive oil products and promote the export of Tunisian olive oil.
Feb. 2, 2015
Europe Increases Tunisia’s Export Quotas
The European Commission adopted a regulation adjusting the monthly quota for olive oil exports from Tunisia to the EU.
Jan. 27, 2015
Tunisia Is the World's Second Largest Olive Oil Producer, for Now
Olive oil production in Tunisia has increased fourfold, making it the second largest producer after Spain.