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May. 11, 2022
Syngenta CEO: Ukraine Crisis Calls for Shift Away from Organic Farming
Erik Fyrwald warned that focusing on following organic agriculture protocols instead of sustainable practices will exacerbate global food insecurity.
May. 10, 2022
2021 Saw Record Numbers of Trees Destroyed
Most deforestation took place in Brazil and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. However, increasing deforestation in the Arctic due to climate change alarms experts.
May. 9, 2022
NASA Climate Scientist Wins World Food Prize
Cynthia Rosenzweig was among the very first researchers who investigated the connections between climate change and agricultural output.
May. 6, 2022 News Briefs
Farmers' Group in Spain Criticizes Plan to Support Traditional Olive Growers
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May. 4, 2022
Olive Oil Market Stable in E.U. Short-Term Outlook
Despite the war in Ukraine, olive oil prices are expected to remain steady. E.U.production and consumption will rise. Exports will fall.
May. 3, 2022
French Cookware Maker Warns Customers Not to Cook with Olive Oil
However, some experts believe the chemical coating, usually Teflon, on Le Creuset's non-stick pots and pans is the real culprit.
May. 3, 2022
Flash Droughts Are Happening More Quickly and Lasting Longer, Study Finds
Rising global temperatures and increasing atmospheric aridity are accelerating the trend of flash droughts, which can devastate agriculture.
Apr. 28, 2022
Chile’s Ongoing Drought Leads to Water Rationing in Santiago
Six millions residents in the capital are feeling the tangible effects of the 12-year drought. The rest of the country is not faring much better.
Apr. 25, 2022
Olive Oil Production Continues at Historic Home of Emperor Hadrian
The annual production of centuries and millennia-old olive trees promotes Villa Adriana’s historical and cultural importance to Italy’s capital region.
Apr. 11, 2022
Olive Oil Sales and Exports on the Rise in Tunisia and Spain
Olive oil prices are also rising in both countries but producers are not always seeing the benefit.
Apr. 6, 2022
As Most Consumers Find Ways to Cut Costs, Olive Oil Consumption Trends Higher
One survey suggests people are consuming less and looking for cheaper alternatives. However, sustainability and the environment remain relevant values for consumers.
Apr. 6, 2022
Rising Sunflower Oil Prices Present Opportunities and Challenges in Spain
Some industry officials believe the country’s surplus of olive oil will alleviate the rising prices of sunflower oil.
Apr. 5, 2022
Italy Earmarks €100 Million to Upgrade Its Olive Mills
The funds will be used to improve quality and energy efficiency by upgrading milling equipment. Money will also be provided for renewable energy projects.
Mar. 31, 2022
Ercole Olivario Celebrates 30th Anniversary, Introduces Oleotourism Award
Producers from Sardinia, Lazio and Puglia competed at the 2022 Ercole Olivario where a new award for promoting tourism was introduced.
Mar. 31, 2022
Some Effects of Climate Change Are Already Irreversible, U.N. Warns
More than three billion people are being pushed beyond their ability to adapt, the report warned. However, there is still time to prevent the worst-case scenarios.
Mar. 31, 2022
Italian Olive Oil Producer Plans New U.S. Facility
Certified Origins, which produces the Bellucci brand, is investing $25 million in a new facility to blend, bottle, package and distribute its oils in Virginia.
Mar. 29, 2022
Unilever Bets on Blockchain Tech for Deforestation-Free Certified Palm Oil
The food giant’s use of blockchain may benefit small farmers growing palm fruit sustainably and prevent deforestation of more of Southeast Asia’s tropical forests.
Mar. 29, 2022
Umbrian Villages Steeped in Olive Oil Culture Promote New Tourism Initiative
Local olive varieties have been planted along a route that connects several villages steeped in olive oil-producing tradition.
Mar. 25, 2022
Warm Winter and Water Shortages Complicate Harvests for Some Italian Farmers
Olive growers hope that the warm winter does not lead to an early spring bloom followed by a late freeze, as happened in 2021.