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Nov. 14, 2022
French Scientists and Health Professionals Reiterate Support for Nutri-Score
A Change.org petition for mandatory European adoption of Nutri-Score has received more than 35,000 signatures. It comes shortly after an open letter failed to yield results.
Nov. 14, 2022
Jordan Halts Imports of Olive Oil from Palestine
Citing its own bumper harvest, officials in the kingdom said they would prohibit bulk imports from the neighboring West Bank until the harvest is completed.
Nov. 10, 2022
Azerbaijan President Inaugurates Country's Largest Olive Mill
The country's largest mill has been built ahead of an anticipated boom in table olive and olive oil production.
Nov. 9, 2022 News Briefs
Olive Growers in Extremadura Ask for Expansion of Wage Subsidies
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Nov. 2, 2022 News Briefs
Scientists Expect Drought in Western U.S. to Continue Through Spring
Nov. 2, 2022
A Bumper Harvest Predicted in Jordan
Despite drought and extreme weather, olive oil production is expected to reach 30,000 tons for only the third time in Jordan.
Oct. 31, 2022
New Research Finds No Link Between Diet and Reduced Dementia Risk
The study found no link between adherence to a modified Mediterranean diet and lower dementia incidence. Still, researchers indicated that diet likely remains one factor among many.
Oct. 31, 2022
Concerns Over Shortages of Olive Oil in Italy Mount
Multiple organizations have raised dire warnings of significant shortages in the country's domestic retail market. Others anticipate rising prices to reduce demand.
Oct. 31, 2022
Thousands of Xylella-Resistant Trees to Be Planted in Puglia
The reforestation effort is meant to restore devastated landscapes, promote biodiversity and increase the area’s resistance to new pathogens.
Oct. 26, 2022
Spain Wraps up 2021/22 Campaign with Record Sales
Officials estimated that 1 million tons of olive oil were exported with the remaining 600,000 tons sold domestically. Ending stocks are expected to remain stable.
Oct. 24, 2022
As Reservoirs Dry Up, Spain Establishes Water Policy Board
The board will coordinate efforts between the public and private sectors and make proposals to increase energy efficiency, save water and digitalize farms.
Oct. 24, 2022
Farmers in Gaza Expect Bumper Harvest
Growers expect to harvest 45 tons of olives, allowing them to meet domestic demand for olive oil and table olives and export the rest.
Oct. 6, 2022
Municipalities in Southern Italy Swap Used Cooking Oil for Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sorrento’s initiative is meant to prevent pollution from used cooking oil being dumped down drains and ending up in the sea. Other cities are adopting similar measures.
Sep. 22, 2022
Spanish Ministers Highlight Importance of Researching Health Benefits of Olive Oil
The ministers of agriculture and science pledged more funds to research and announced ambitions for Spain to become a leading global food science hub.
Sep. 21, 2022
Greece Again Adds Kalamata Olives to National List of Plant Varieties
All Greek producers of Kalamon olives will be able to sell them as Kalamata olives. Producers in Messenia argue it will devalue their PDO certification.
Sep. 21, 2022
Studies Indicate Labels Like Nutri-Score Help Consumers Make Healthy Choices
With Europe set to choose a mandatory food labeling system in the next six months, Nutri-Score remains the front-runner.
Sep. 20, 2022
France Unlikely to Eradicate Xylella, Report Finds
Auditors said delays in infected plant eradication, an uncoordinated effort to identify disease vectors and lack of control measures were the reasons for their conclusion.
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. 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.