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Mar. 30, 2026
Trade Agreements Extend Europe’s Food Quality Rules Beyond Its Borders
By embedding geographical indications into major trade agreements, the European Union is extending a regulatory model that ties food quality to origin, production methods and traceability.
Mar. 25, 2026
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Set for Provisional Launch Despite Mounting Opposition
The European Commission is moving ahead with the provisional launch of the trade pillar of the EU-Mercosur agreement, even as political opposition and farm-sector resistance intensify across Europe.
Mar. 25, 2026
Croatian Producers Launch ‘Ultra Virgin’ Category for Top Dalmatian Olive Oils
Dalmatian olive growers have introduced a new “ultra virgin” classification aimed at distinguishing exceptional oils through stricter chemical, sensory and production standards than those required for extra virgin olive oil.
Mar. 17, 2026
How Rio Grande do Sul Became the Center of Brazil’s Olive Oil Industry
From roadside shops and theme parks to guided harvests and tastings, producers in Rio Grande do Sul are using tourism and diversification to build Brazil’s olive oil industry.
Mar. 16, 2026
Trade Group Tightens Standards for Certified Seal Program
The North American Olive Oil Association has introduced stricter standards for its Certified Seal program, including tighter chemical limits, shorter shelf-life parameters and expanded supply chain oversight.
Mar. 5, 2026
As Pakistan Olive Industry Matures, Producers See China as The Next Growth Engine
Pakistan’s fast-growing olive sector is seeking deeper collaboration with China on processing technology, certification and market access as production and quality programs expand.
Mar. 3, 2026 News Briefs
EU-India Trade Pact Could Lower Barriers for Greek Olive Oil Exports
Feb. 19, 2026 Business
Italy’s Olive Oil Market Heads Into 2026 with Thinner Margins and Renewed Volatility
Feb. 6, 2026 News Briefs
European Table Olive Groups Push Back on EU-Mercosur Tariff Terms
Feb. 4, 2026 News Briefs
Jordan Expands Tunisian Olive Oil Imports as Drought Squeezes Local Supply
Feb. 2, 2026 Business
Italian Antitrust Probe Targets Supermarket Pricing Practices Affecting Farmers
Jan. 28, 2026
How Olive Oil Importers Navigate the Turbulent but Lucrative U.S. Market
U.S. olive oil consumption is forecast to reach a record high in 2025/26, as demand continues to grow despite inflation, tariffs and weakening consumer confidence.
Jan. 22, 2026
EU Lawmakers Delay Mercosur Trade Deal After Narrow Vote
Less than a week after the EU–Mercosur trade deal was signed, the European Parliament voted to delay its approval pending a legal review.
Jan. 22, 2026
Olive Oil Sector Weighs Opportunities and Risks as EU-Mercosur Deal Nears Approval
As the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement moves closer to approval, olive oil producers in Europe and South America are weighing new export opportunities against concerns over competition and market balance.
Jan. 20, 2026
EU Audit Finds Gaps in Olive Oil Controls Despite Strong Regulatory Framework
A new audit by the European Court of Auditors finds that while E.U. olive oil rules are robust, uneven enforcement continues to undermine quality and traceability.
Jan. 14, 2026
USDA Forecasts Modest Decline in EU Olive Oil Production
A new USDA report forecasts a modest drop in EU olive oil output, citing heat, drought and pest pressure across key producing regions.
Jan. 5, 2026
EU Delays Mercosur Trade Deal After Italy and France Withhold Support
The European Union has postponed signing its Mercosur free trade agreement after Italy and France declined to back the deal, citing concerns from domestic farmers.
Jan. 5, 2026
Europe’s Olive Oil Sector Poised for Recovery Despite Climate and Market Pressures
The European Union’s latest Agricultural Outlook projects a recovery in olive oil production driven by higher yields and orchard modernization, even as climate stress and declining consumption pose long-term challenges.
Oct. 20, 2025
Turkey's Table Olive Exports Reach Record High
In the 2024/25 crop year, Turkey's table olive exports reached a record high of $255 million, with green olive exports showing the largest increase.
Oct. 8, 2025
Tunisia’s Olive Oil Sector Faces Record Harvest Amid Price Collapse and Fraud Allegations
Tunisia is poised for a record olive oil harvest, but the sector is mired in collapsing prices, farmer unrest, and allegations of large-scale illegal sales to Spanish buyers.
Sep. 26, 2025
Turkish Producer Monsida Eyes Global Markets After Record Harvest
After decades of experience in the olive oil sector, the producer behind Monsida is betting on early harvest endemic monovarietals to break through at home and abroad.
Sep. 9, 2025
EU Commission Approves Updated Terms of Mercosur Trade Deal
The European Commission approved the latest EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement, including stronger safeguards and recognition of geographical indications.
Sep. 2, 2025
Peru’s Olive Oil Sector Eyes Record Rebound in Despite Pest and Trade Challenges
While exporters see opportunities in global markets, structural weaknesses in Peru’s value chain and low farm-gate prices continue to challenge thousands of olive and table olive farmers.
Aug. 11, 2025
Italian Olive Oil Sector Demonstrates Resilience in New Report
A report from Ismea showed that exports and organic farming in Italy expanded even as production and consumption continue to decline.
Aug. 11, 2025
Greece Pushes to Shield Two Iconic Agrifood Exports from 15% Tariff
Greece is seeking to shield key agrifood exports, including olive oil, table olives, feta and yogurt, from the new 15-percent U.S. import tariff, warning the levy could burden one of its most valuable trade relationships.
Aug. 5, 2025
EU Accepts 15% Tariffs on Olive Oil Exports to U.S.
Europe agreed to accept 15 percent tariffs on table olives and olive oil in a trade deal with the U.S., causing concern and backlash from stakeholders.