2026 Studies Link Daily Olive Oil Intake to 14-22% Lower Mortality Risk
New randomized controlled trials published in early 2026 report a 14-22% reduction in mortality risk among people consuming 20-30 ml of olive oil daily.
Solar-Powered Irrigation Reaches Over 5,000 Farms Across Tunisia
More than 5,000 solar-powered irrigation units have been installed across Tunisia, supported by a World Bank-backed Solar Irrigation Initiative.
Italy’s Olive Oil Fraud Crackdown: 8,200 Inspections, €4 Million in Seized Oil
Italian authorities carried out over 8,200 olive oil inspections, with 23% turning up irregularities. Here’s how the country’s fraud crackdown works.
Tunisia’s Olive Oil Cooperatives and the Push for Women-Led Agribusiness
A $2.1 million project is supporting 12 women-led agricultural cooperatives across Tunisia, addressing climate change and food security through the olive sector.
Olive Oil Prices Fall 30-40% From 2024 Highs — What’s Driving the Correction
Extra virgin olive oil prices have dropped 30-40% from 2024’s record highs as Mediterranean supply recovers. Here’s what’s behind the shift.
Tunisia Wins 49 Gold Medals at NYIOOC 2026 — A Record Year for Quality
Tunisia took home 49 gold medals at the 2026 New York International Olive Oil Competition, with 70 national brands competing. Here’s what the results signal.
Global Olive Oil Production Forecast to Fall 4% to 3.44 Million Tonnes in 2025/26
The International Olive Council forecasts global olive oil output at 3.44 million tonnes for 2025/26, a 4% decline from the previous season.
Tunisia’s Olive Oil Exports Jump to 3.3 Billion Dinars in H1 2026
Olive oil sales drove a 25.2% jump in Tunisia’s agri-food exports in the first half of 2026, reaching 3.3 billion dinars, up from 2.3 billion a year earlier.
Sfax: The Heart of Tunisia’s Olive Oil Export Industry
Roughly 85% of Tunisia’s olive groves surround Sfax, which alone accounts for about 38% of the country’s olive oil exports. Here’s why the region dominates.
Tunisia on Track for a Record 500,000-Tonne Olive Oil Harvest
Tunisia’s producers expect a record 500,000-tonne olive oil harvest for 2025/26, a 50% jump from last season. Here’s what’s driving the surge.