Spain Pushes Brussels to Curb Tunisian Olive Oil’s Duty-Free Processing Route
Spain is pressing Brussels to limit duty-free Tunisian olive oil imports for processing. Here’s what buyers sourcing from Tunisia need to know.
Malta Loses Another Olive Press as Sector Faces Capacity Crunch
Malta’s Tal-Kanċillier olive press is closing ahead of the 2026 harvest, squeezing the island’s pressing capacity and testing its remaining growers’ options.
Italy’s Olive Oil Imports Rise as Local Production Falls 38%
Italy’s olive oil output fell 38% since 2006 while imports rose 44%, ISTAT reports. What the shift means for buyers sourcing quality Tunisian oil.
Deoleo Takeover: Spain Opens Door to Italian Buyer for Olive Oil Giant
Spain now appears open to Italy’s Coricelli family taking control of Deoleo, the world’s top olive oil bottler, as a €500 million takeover bid advances.
Tunisia Overtakes Turkey to Become World’s Second-Largest Olive Oil Producer
Tunisia’s olive oil production surged 38% to 470,000 tons in 2025/26, overtaking Turkey to become the world’s second-largest producer, per new USDA data.
Ancient Olive Trees in Southern Italy Reveal New Genetic Diversity for Climate and Disease Resistance
Scientists found 114 uncatalogued olive tree genotypes in Calabria and Basilicata, revealing genetic diversity that could boost disease and climate resilience.
Italy Now Imports More Olive Oil Than It Keeps for Itself, ISTAT Data Shows
New ISTAT data show Italy now imports more olive oil than stays in its own market, reshaping the trade. Here’s what olive oil buyers should watch.
Xylella Outbreak Confirmed in Calabria, Italy: What It Means for Olive Oil Buyers
Italy confirmed its first Xylella fastidiosa outbreak outside Puglia, in Calabria. Here’s what the olive disease threat means for Mediterranean oil buyers.
Sfax to Host International Conference on Tunisian Olive Oil Valorization
Sfax will host an international conference on Tunisian olive oil valorization and marketing from October 23-25, 2026, with delegations from France, Japan, and Germany.
Italy Opens One of the World’s Largest Olive Gene Banks to Protect Global Biodiversity
Italy’s CNR just opened one of the world’s largest olive gene banks in Umbria, preserving 800+ varieties from 30+ countries to protect biodiversity.