Uruguay
Jan. 9, 2025
Uruguay Anticipates Harvest Rebound
Good climate conditions and a promising fruit set portend a harvest rebound in Uruguay. While this year's yield will exceed the 2024 total, it will likely be less than in 2023.
Dec. 16, 2024
Europe and South American Countries Sign Controversial Free Trade Agreement
The Mercosur-European Union free trade deal still needs to be approved by individual countries and Europe and its parliament before coming into force.
Nov. 24, 2024
S. American Olive Oil Sector Celebrates Successes and Examines Challenges
Sector professionals gathered in Montevideo, Uruguay for the second Latin American Olive Oil Conference.
Oct. 18, 2024
World Competition Wins Bring Relief to Southern Cone Producers
Farmers and millers from Argentina, Chile and Uruguay combined to win twelve awards after significant production declines.
Sep. 23, 2024
World Olive Oil Competition Southern Division Underway
This year's awards carry exceptional weight in light of the widespread harvest shortfalls experienced by numerous countries across the hemisphere.
Jul. 1, 2024
Drought and Ill-Timed Rain Lead to Poor Harvest in Uruguay
Officials estimate production will be 72 percent below the five-year average, after an historic drought and a rainy harvest.
Apr. 3, 2024 News Briefs
Uruguay to Host Conference on Olive Oil Sector Research, Innovation
Jan. 15, 2024 Producer Profiles
Producers in Uruguay See Awards Fueling Exports, Local Olive Oil Culture
Nov. 9, 2023 The Best Olive Oils
An Award-Winning Finish to A Fruitful Harvest in The Southern Cone
Jul. 31, 2023 Production
Feb. 15, 2023 Production
Jun. 22, 2022
NYIOOC Wins Waylay Economic Woes for Producers in Southern Cone
South American producers from Argentina, Chile and Uruguay combined to earn the highest number of awards for the region since 2019.
May. 18, 2022
Producers Anticipate Another Bumper Crop in Uruguay
Excellent weather and the widespread adaptation of agricultural best practices mean Uruguayan producers expect a bountiful harvest once again.
Jul. 8, 2021
Olive Oil Production In Uruguay Set to Rebound
Production will not exceed the record highs of 2019 but is expected to reach 1,900 tons. Producers report that quality is as high as ever.
Jun. 30, 2021
South American Producers Celebrate NYIOOC Victories After Tough Year
The pandemic and difficult climatic conditions hampered the harvests of Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, yet these producers managed to win the industry's most coveted quality awards.
Apr. 26, 2021
South American Olive Oil Conference Goes Online
Attendees can listen to prerecorded lectures on a range of topics online. Presenters see this as a positive step for the continent’s olive oil sector.
Dec. 31, 2020
Uruguay Expects a Better Harvest Following a Disastrous One
Production is expected to rebound after a dismal harvest last year, but will not quite reach the highs of the 2018/19 crop.
Apr. 17, 2020
Uruguay Anticipates Poor Harvest Amid Pandemic
Uruguayan olive oil producers are expecting a 60 percent production decrease in 2020, after a record-breaking harvest in 2019. The coronavirus toll on tourism, exports and production costs are hurting their profitability.