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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 Production
Sep. 27, 2022 Africa / Middle East
Sep. 27, 2022 Production
Growers and Producers in Italy Anticipate a Challenging Harvest
Sep. 22, 2022 Business
Rising Prices Expose Untapped Potential for Tunisian Exports
Sep. 21, 2022 World
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.
Sep. 14, 2022
How a Chilean Disrupter Shook Up the Country's Olive Sector
Chile’s leading olive oil producer came to fruition after a roadtrip through Spain. It is now leading the way in precision agriculture and sustainability.
Sep. 13, 2022
Ahead of the Harvest, Olive Oil Production Costs Keep Rising
The energy crisis will dramatically raise the cost of doing business for millers. However, they will not be able to pass those increases along to consumers.
Sep. 13, 2022
Sustainability Key to Success of Central Italy’s Award-Winning Producers
Producers from Central Italy reflected on success at the 2022 NYIOOC and looked ahead to the coming harvest.
Sep. 13, 2022
Harvest Outlook Worsens in Spain
Rain is in the forecast for this week, but producers are still expecting what could be the third-lowest yield since records began.
Sep. 12, 2022
Europe Endures Hottest Summer on Record
China and California also experienced unprecedented heatwaves and weathered unrelenting droughts.
Sep. 12, 2022
Drought, Heat Hit the Table Olive Harvest in Spain
Prices will rise due to poor harvests elsewhere and increasing production costs.
Sep. 8, 2022
Olive Oil Prices Rising Worldwide
From Greece to California, producers are raising prices as a result of inflation and expectations of a poor 2022/23 crop year.
Sep. 7, 2022
Farmers in Morocco Prepare for Modest Yield
After last year’s record-high production, the North African country’s two largest olive-growing regions are expecting small harvests.
Sep. 6, 2022
Rainfall Will Dictate the Upcoming Harvest in Croatia
Rain or the lack thereof will decide how the olive growing season will go in Croatia, and whether oil prices will rise.
Sep. 6, 2022
Bulk Exports from Greece Help Fuel the Italian Olive Oil Industry
Exporters would earn more with branded products, however, entering the Italian market requires resources beyond the reach of many small Greek producers.