AreaBilateral/Multilateral

Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals

CommodityOlive oil

Date01/07/2021

Policy CategoryProduction

Policy InstrumentSector development measures

DescriptionSigned a collaboration agreement to support more efficient and sustainable olive oil production across the globe by drawing on the two organizations’ joint expertise.

NotesIntergovernmental – Sector development measures (olive oil): A recently signed agreement between FAO and the International Olive Council (IOC) sets out the terms and conditions of collaboration to support more efficient and sustainable olive oil production. The two intergovernmental bodies agreed to apply their joint expertise on plant protection – with a special focus on the xylella fastidiosa disease – to impart coordinated information to their respective members. Other goals include working together to optimize the productivity of the olive oil sector across the value chain, making knowledge of olive oil quality readily available, preserving olive genetic resources, and gathering and sharing information pertaining to the sector.