Greek exports rise 15.9 percent in nine months

Greek exports reached EUR 41,863.8 million from January to September 2026, against EUR 36,132.1 million a year earlier, an increase of 15.9 percent, according to the Hellenic Exporters Association (SEVE) on 6 November 2026. Excluding oil products they were EUR 29,767.8 million, up 7.8 percent, and EU countries supplied about 86 percent of that rise. Food exports grew 10.0 percent, while fats and oils fell 20.5 percent, or EUR 163.1 million.Capital.gr, from SEVEitems 001

Spain orders producers to hold back 12 percent of olive oil

Spain's agriculture ministry ordered producers to keep 12 percent of their annual production off the market until the end of September 2027, with no compensation, according to Fortune Greece on 7 November 2026. The measure covers about 188,000 tonnes. Spanish output is expected to rise 23 percent this season to 1.6 million tonnes, and the average mill price in Andalusia was EUR 2.93 per kilogram in the week to 1 November, about 15 percent below early September. Anierac, the association of producers and packers of edible oils, called the measure an oversimplified solution.Fortune Greeceitems 003

Greece asks Canada for stronger feta protection

Greek agriculture minister Margaritis Schinas raised the protection of Greek PDO and PGI products, and a working dispute mechanism, in a recent meeting with Canada's ambassador, according to Newmoney on 8 November 2026. Nine EU member states have not yet completed ratification of CETA. Greek feta exports to Canada grew from EUR 2.5 million in 2016 to more than EUR 9.4 million in 2024. CETA allows labels such as feta-style, feta-type and feta imitation, and the annual duty-free quota for European cheese has been 16,000 tonnes since 2022.Newmoneyitems 001

Aldi Nord ends its partnership with Naturland

Aldi Nord is ending its cooperation with the German organic association Naturland after three years, according to Lebensmittelzeitung on 5 November 2026. The discounter will rely on EU organic goods, which is a different course from its sister company Aldi Süd. The paper reports that Aldi Nord and Aldi Süd now buy organic goods carrying an association seal in different ways.Lebensmittelzeitungitems 006

Billa Bulgaria builds an own-brand range with local producers

Billa Bulgaria launched an own-brand range called Obicham, developed with local producers, according to ESM Magazine on 2 November 2026. It covers everyday staples such as eggs, dairy, cured meats, grains, fruit jams, traditional beverages and ajvar. The packaging names the Bulgarian region where each item is made. The chain aims to expand the range to more than 100 products by mid-2027.ESM Magazineitems 005

Coverings 2027 opens free early registration

Coverings, the tile and natural stone show, runs 6 to 9 April 2027 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, according to Stone World on 5 November 2026. Free all-access badges are available through 12 February 2027. Advance registration from 13 February to 5 April costs USD 49, onsite registration costs USD 75, and non-exhibiting manufacturers and suppliers pay USD 399. The show lists nearly 1,000 exhibitors from 40 countries.Stone Worlditems 005

What to do before next Monday

A Greek food exporter should rank its EU markets first when it sets the first-quarter plan, since they supplied most of the non-oil gain. An olive oil exporter should compare its bulk quotes with the Spanish mill price of EUR 2.93 per kilogram before agreeing a contract. A feta exporter selling to Canada should check that its PDO labelling and proof of origin are in order. An organic producer selling to German discounters should ask Aldi Nord's buyers which EU organic certification it requires. A stone or tile exporter should book the free Coverings badge for its sales team before 12 February.Capital.gr, from SEVE · Fortune Greece · Newmoney · Lebensmittelzeitung · Stone Worlditems 001003001006005