New Xylella Infections Found in Northern Puglia

Xylella fastidiosa, a deadly bacterium, has been found in an olive tree in Bari, causing concern for the region’s important olive oil industry. An olive tree infected with Xylella fastidiosa has been discovered in Minervino Murge, a region previously thought to be free of the bacterium, leading to concerns about the spread of the disease in …

“Olivitaly Med” fair planned from 26th to 28th of April 2025 in Rocca Cliento (Salerno province, Campania Region)

RECOMED members and their partners have been invited to participate in this interesting exhibition, which will be held for the second time from April 26 to 28, 2025.  This is the second year that “Olivitaly Med” is giving Mediterranean producers the opportunity to showcase olive oil and unique Mediterranean flavors.

Tunisia Seeks Trade Deal to Avert 28 Percent Export Tariff

Tunisian diplomats in Washington, D.C. are negotiating to avoid a 28 percent tariff on exports to the U.S., with ongoing discussions led by Marouane Ben Jomaa. The potential tariffs could impact key sectors like olive oil, dates, and handcrafts, with the olive oil trade being particularly affected. Read full article here: https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/business/north-america/tunisia-seeks-trade-deal-to-avert-28-percent-export-tariff/138353

The silent “war” of the olive in the US and Trump’s gift to the Turks and Egyptians

Greek producers and standardizers are worried about the risk of the collapse of the success of recent years Tariffs are a weapon and a tool for exercising policy, and in this capacity, US President Donald Trump’s move to impose a tariff of only 10% on products from Turkey and Egypt significantly changes the terms of a “silent war” that has been …

Olive Oil Faces Trump’s Tariffs

Consumption Expected to Hold Steady, Though Spain May Lose Competitiveness The industry expresses discontent over the tariffs, calling them “very bad news,” and urges their removal .The U.S. is Spain’s second-largest buyer of “liquid gold,” surpassed only by Italy. The trade war launched by U.S. President Donald Trump has dealt one of its most significant …

The ‘’Malta Declaration’’, an important AEMO proposal adopted by the RECOMED General Assembly

At the annual General Assembly of RECOMED member countries, the Spanish delegation represented at the meeting by the President of AEMO Mrs Lola Amo Camino and his Director Mr Jose M. Penko presented the Malta Declaration, the subject and objective of which is to ensure fair prices for Mediterranean extra virgin olive oil, which was …

General Assembly of RECOMED 2024

The RECOMED General Assembly was successfully held in Malta (St Julians) with the participation of 7 RECOMED member countries: Greece, Italy, Malta, Montenegro, Slovenia, Spain, Turkiye The General Assembly focused on the activities of the Network in the period 2023-2024 and their expansion. New members, such as Malta and Slovenia represented by the Olive Growers’ …

Annual General Assembly of RECOMED Network Members in Malta

The Annual General Assembly of our members will take place on Saturday 23 November 2024 in Malta. Our host will be the new member of RECOMED «Olive Growers Cooperative Limited» after a kind proposal by the President of the Cooperative Mr. Jimmy Magro. The General Assembly will discuss important issues concerning the initiatives and future …