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Mar. 27, 2024

Technology Drives the Ambitions of Tunisia’s Largest Olive Oil Producer

The CHO Group was an early adopter of blockchain technology for traceability. Now, they are turning to AI to help mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Mar. 27, 2024

In Chile, Mixed Expectations Replace High Hopes

Producers anticipated another harvest exceeding 20,000 tons until poor climate conditions in the winter tempered their outlook.

Mar. 27, 2024

Olive Oil and Soparnik Are Indispensable for Croatians at Easter

Olive trees and extra virgin olive oil play important roles in Croatian Christians' celebrations of Holy Week, especially in the flagship dish, Soparnik.

Mar. 27, 2024

Technology Drives the Ambitions of Tunisia’s Largest Olive Oil Producer

The CHO Group was an early adopter of blockchain technology for traceability. Now, they are turning to AI to help mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Mar. 27, 2024

In Chile, Mixed Expectations Replace High Hopes

Producers anticipated another harvest exceeding 20,000 tons until poor climate conditions in the winter tempered their outlook.

Mar. 27, 2024

Olive Oil and Soparnik Are Indispensable for Croatians at Easter

Olive trees and extra virgin olive oil play important roles in Croatian Christians' celebrations of Holy Week, especially in the flagship dish, Soparnik.

Mar. 19, 2024

Heatwave and Power Cuts Aside, South Africans Predict a Production Rebound

While national yields are expected to increase, high temperatures have forced farmers to harvest early.

Mar. 19, 2024

Growers in Croatia Await Contest Results

Industry advocates and producers see the NYIOOC as a way to showcase Croatia's quality and combat adulteration and fraud.

Mar. 19, 2024

Registration of Kalamata Olives as Intellectual Property Renews Controversy in Greece

The registration of the Kalamata table olive PDO from Messenia with WIPO will restrict the term's use by table olive producers in Greece, re-igniting an ongoing debate.

Mar. 14, 2024

Olive Trees in Gaza Among Conflict's Collateral Losses

As fuel runs out in Gaza, Palestinians are turning to their family olive trees for firewood.

Mar. 14, 2024

Authorities in Puglia Confirm Culprit in Olive Tree Devastation

Officials rebuffed a recent study that implied Xylella fastidiosa was not mainly responsible for the millions of ravaged trees.

Mar. 14, 2024

World Olive Oil Competition 2024 Live Updates

The world’s most prestigious olive oil quality contest is revealing award winners in the Northern Hemisphere division. We are following the results live.

Mar. 13, 2024

World Olive Oil Competition Launches Ranking Data Portal

The portal lists the most-awarded producers and brands, updated in real-time, along with detailed historical results data by hemisphere, country, cultivar and organic classification

Mar. 9, 2024

An Easier, Cheaper Method for Measuring Free Acidity

The new method requires a smartphone and fewer chemicals than the standard technique and may also be applicable to other critical analyses.

Mar. 7, 2024

Spanish Campaigners Lobby for Glyphosate Ban After EU Fails to Reach Consensus

The world’s most used herbicide was found in concentrations exceeding the legal limit in Mar Menor, spurring advocates to call for a ban in Spain.

Mar. 7, 2024

Sustainability Keeps This Award-Winning Producer Grounded

Treurer is working to establish a circular economy to promote high-quality olive oil production and Mallorca’s natural beauty.

Mar. 7, 2024

Ancient Olive Groves on Capri Are Reservoirs of Biodiversity

Researchers traced the origins of the island’s olive trees to Crete and mainland Italy and discovered 21 new varieties.

Mar. 6, 2024

US Surpasses Spain as Second-Largest Olive Oil Consumer

Experts predict the U.S. will overtake Italy to become the world’s largest consumer of olive oil.

Mar. 6, 2024

Europe Strengthens Protections for Geographical Indications

The reforms provide protection for PDO and PGI extra virgin olive oil from online fraud and ease the process of registering new ones with the European Commission.

Mar. 6, 2024

Xylella May Not Be Responsible for Olive Tree Devastation in Puglia, Study Finds

The findings could unravel a decade of policy and understanding that Xylella fastidiosa was the leading cause of Olive Quick Decline Syndrome in Puglia.

Feb. 29, 2024

Turkey's Production Plummets After Last Year's Record Harvest

Adverse weather, a poor fruit set and an ‘off-year’ have led to a meager yield.

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