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Jul. 25, 2023

Olive Oil Producer Raises €500K Through Crypto Bonds

Lamar Olive Oil raised the money by issuing blockchain-based bonds denominated in the EUROe stablecoin, which is backed by the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority.

Jul. 18, 2023

Research Explores Olive Oil Co-Extraction with Olive Leaves, Herbs and Spices

A research review examined how milling olives with olive leaves, herbs and spices could increase the polyphenol content of the resulting oil.

Jul. 13, 2023

Spurred by Olives, Organic Farmland Grows in Italy

With a 25,600-hectare increase in surface area from 2021 to 2022, olive groves are the most significant crop in Italy’s expanding organic agricultural landscape.

Jul. 5, 2023

DCOOP Reports Record Olive Oil Sales at Annual Meeting

While revenues were up, the general director of the world’s largest olive oil cooperative said farmers had not seen significant gains in profitability.

Jul. 5, 2023

Albanian Olive Oil Exports Quadruple in First Quarter of 2023, Officials Say

The combination of Albania’s bumper harvest and poor harvests in Europe means there is more demand than ever from the European Union for Albanian olive oil.

Jul. 5, 2023

Anna Cane Named President of Italian Interprofessional Group

The Filiera Olivicolo Olearia Italiana works to promote cooperation along the olive oil value chain.

Jun. 27, 2023

Domestic Olive Oil Sales in Spain Remain Strong as Exports Fall

While demand for olive oil remains strong despite high prices, some in the sector worry there will not be enough stock if there is another poor harvest.

Jun. 27, 2023

Jaime Lillo Appointed Olive Council Executive Director

As deputy director, Lillo has emphasized olive oil's role in promoting environmental and social sustainability.

Jun. 26, 2023

Once Again, Olive Growers in Western Mediterranean Face Severe Drought

In Andalusia, rainfed olive groves are barren. Similar situations have been reported in North Africa. Officials in Europe are focusing on the soil to mitigate the drought.

Jun. 26, 2023

Genotype Plays Significant Role in Fatty Acid Content of Virgin Olive Oil

Researchers in Spain have demonstrated how fatty acid content in virgin olive oils is mostly linked to genotype along with climate and other factors.

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Jun. 22, 2023

Despite Production Woes, Spain Anticipates Expanding Organic Exports to China

Rising demand for organic olive oil and other consumer products in China provides an opportunity for Spain’s organic olive oil producers.

Jun. 21, 2023

Researchers Evaluate 12 Olive Varieties for Drought Tolerance

Cultivars from eight countries will be evaluated to see how they adapt to drought and heat in Andalusia.

Jun. 19, 2023

Pandolea Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary in Rome

The non-profit focused on women’s health and sustainability celebrated the anniversary with an award ceremony and launched a new project.

Jun. 13, 2023

Spanish Lawmakers Approve €2B Aid for Agriculture Sector Hit by Drought

While most of the funds are earmarked for improvements to water infrastructure and ranchers, the amount available to olive farmers is significantly less.

Jun. 8, 2023

Bonolio Becomes Latest European Producer to Open U.S. Facility

The Sicilian producer plans to double its exports to the U.S.

Jun. 6, 2023

Record Temperatures Will Threaten Global Food Supply, Scientists Warn

The Mediterranean region is expected to experience extensive consequences of increasing temperatures and changing precipitation patterns.

Jun. 4, 2023

Unveiling the Mystery and Magic Surrounding Tuscany’s Olivo della Strega

Believed to be a gathering place of witches and other mythical creatures, radiocarbon dating confirms the tree may not live for much longer.

Jun. 1, 2023

Consumer Group in France Finds Olive Oils Contaminated with Hydrocarbons

Test results published by the National Consumer Institute, found that 23 of 24 olive oils had traces of plasticizer and hydrocarbon contamination.

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