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Oct. 12, 2022

Olive Oil and Agri-Food Exports Rise Even as Italy Re-Enters Trade Deficit

Olive oil exports grew by 17 percent, and total agri-food exports increased by 18 percent in the first half of 2022. However, imports rose faster.

Oct. 10, 2022

Solfrut Sets Sights on Expanding Domestic Market as Production Grows

With 2,000 trees recently planted in super-high-density and a new mill, the award-winning company in San Juan seeks to grow Argentina’s olive oil culture.

Oct. 6, 2022

Biden Administration Plans Overhaul of Nutrition Labeling

New guidelines from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will focus on overall dietary patterns instead of specific macro and micronutrients.

Oct. 6, 2022

Lithuanian Firm Seeks Patent for Drug to Prevent Xylella

Quantum Satis Engeneering’s chief executive said the treatment would kill the bacteria in infected trees and work as a preventative in healthy ones.

Sep. 30, 2022

European Awards Champion Organic Agriculture

Prizes were awarded to farmers, projects, retailers and regions to promote the bloc’s push to convert one-quarter of its agriculture to organic practices by 2030.

Sep. 30, 2022

Businesses and Consumers Need Uniform Food Labels, E.U. Commissioner Says

Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides told European agricultural ministers that a pan-European food label would be published soon.

Sep. 30, 2022

Inflation Cuts Premium Food Sales in U.S., but Not EVOO

A recent survey found six in 10 Americans are buying less premium or luxury food. However, importers and producers reported no drop in olive oil sales.

Sep. 29, 2022

Organic Olive Groves Continue to Flourish in Spain

Andalusia and Aragón experienced the most significant increases in organic olive cultivation.

Sep. 29, 2022

Promising Signs of a Robust Harvest in Greece

Contrary to other main European producers, Greece expects a substantial increase in its harvest yield. However, significant challenges could hamper the final tally.

Sep. 27, 2022

Olive Farmer Unearths an Ancient Mosaic in Gaza

The Byzantine-era floor was discovered accidentally. However, the remains of walls and glass artifacts show that the area could yield even more stunning discoveries.

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Sep. 27, 2022

Growers and Producers in Italy Anticipate a Challenging Harvest

Rising production costs combined with lower-than-expected yields in some parts of Italy will force many olive-related companies to make tough decisions.

Sep. 22, 2022

Rising Prices Expose Untapped Potential for Tunisian Exports

Rising olive oil prices at origins have seen Tunisian exports increase in value by one-third in the past year, even as volumes dipped.

Sep. 21, 2022

Adverse Weather Dampens New Zealand Harvest

Producers began 2022 with optimism for another excellent harvest, but rain and disease resulted in some producers yielding no oil at all.

Sep. 20, 2022

Burning Wood for Energy Threatens European Forests

Wood is considered both a renewable and carbon-neutral energy source in Europe. However, large swaths of forests are being clear-cut to cover the demand for wood.

Sep. 20, 2022

Morrocan Olive Oil Exports Rise After Last Year's Bumper Crop

The Ministry of Agriculture said international sales of olive oil increased by 47 percent, with most new olive oil shipments headed to Europe.

Sep. 19, 2022

In Spain, Olive Oil Sales Rise with Margins Along Production Chain

Olive oil sales were 28 percent higher in August 2022 than the previous year. Prices are also rising at origin for producers.

Sep. 15, 2022

Agronomist Restores 400-Year-Old Olive Grove to Better Withstand Droughts in Croatia

Restoration of centuries-old trees is the first line of defense against drought, according to one young agronomist.

Sep. 14, 2022

Temperatures Rising in Africa Faster than Global Average

A new report attributed steadily rising temperatures and climate change to more prevalent drought, increased water scarcity, poor harvests and more extreme weather events.

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