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Aug. 11, 2025
Greece Pushes to Shield Two Iconic Agrifood Exports from 15% Tariff
Greece is seeking to shield key agrifood exports, including olive oil, table olives, feta and yogurt, from the new 15-percent U.S. import tariff, warning the levy could burden one of its most valuable trade relationships.
Aug. 6, 2025
Southern Hemisphere NYIOOC Nears Registration Deadline as September Results Loom
Registration for the Southern Hemisphere edition of the 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition is closing soon, with organizers preparing to reveal award winners beginning in September.
Aug. 5, 2025
EU Accepts 15% Tariffs on Olive Oil Exports to U.S.
Europe agreed to accept 15 percent tariffs on table olives and olive oil in a trade deal with the U.S., causing concern and backlash from stakeholders.
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Olive Oil Industry Moves to Oppose Proposed FDA Front-of-Pack Label
Jul. 25, 2025
Economy Minister Warns Spain’s Olive Oil Exports Vulnerable to U.S. Tariffs
With U.S. tariffs on imports from Europe expected to rise to 15 percent, new data suggests some producers are frontloading exports.
Jul. 17, 2025
Western Europe Scorched by Unprecedented June Heatwave
Record June temperatures swept Western Europe, bringing extreme heat stress to key olive oil-producing areas.
Jul. 17, 2025
EU to Set Aside Billions for Direct Payments to Small Farmers
EU budget negotiations include plans for direct payments to small farmers despite pushback from agricultural groups. US-EU trade talks continue.
Jul. 17, 2025
Concerns Mount Over Sharp Decline in Olive Oil Prices
Prices hit record lows in Spain, prompting calls for withdrawal of excess oil from the market to avoid further decline.
Jul. 8, 2025
International Workshop Addresses Climate Change Threats to Olive Trees
International Olive Council and partners gathered in Italy to strengthen collaboration in olive genetics, facing climate change and pathogens.
Jul. 8, 2025
Nutri-Score Outperforms Nutrinform Battery with Portuguese Consumers
Portuguese consumers were found to make healthier choices when selecting food items based on Nutri-Score labels compared to rival Nutrinform Battery labels.
Jul. 8, 2025
Europe Endorses Olive Oil Standard Changes Despite Industry Divide
The new standards established by the European Union and the International Olive Council have raised concerns among several European producers.
Jul. 1, 2025
Microbial Processes in Traditional Table Olive Fermentation Explored
A new paper explores the microbiological processes and unique characteristics of traditional table olive fermentation, highlighting its preservation benefits.
Jul. 1, 2025
Study Finds Oleic Acid in Diet Linked to Obesity
The study demonstrated that diets high in oleic acid could produce certain fat cells that remain in the body over long periods, but did not discriminate between dietary sources of oleic acid.
Jun. 27, 2025
Study Links Skipping Breakfast to Poor Diet and Lifestyle Habits in Teens
Researchers found that adolescents who regularly skip breakfast are at higher risk of obesity, depression, poor academic performance and are less likely to follow the Mediterranean diet.
Jun. 25, 2025
Olive Architecture: A New Branch of Grove Management
A new study analyzes the architectural characteristics of olive trees to inform key decisions about cultivar selection, orchard layout, pruning and harvest.
Jun. 25, 2025
Yeast Study Finds Solution for Olive Mill Wastewater Treatment
A new study explores using Yarrowia lipolytica yeast to convert olive mill wastewater into valuable compounds, potentially benefiting various industries.
Jun. 25, 2025
Voluntary Adoption of Nutri-Score Approved in Romania
After years of debate and a temporary ban, the Romanian government has approved the voluntary adoption of Nutri-Score by food producers and retailers.
Jun. 24, 2025
Salov Group Appoints Giacomo Campinoti to Lead Filippo Berio USA
New CEO Giacomo Campinoti will lead Filippo Berio USA, focusing on brand growth and expanding market share, despite potential tariffs.
Jun. 23, 2025
Olive Pomace Ash Shows Promise as Eco-Friendly Cement Substitute
Replacing up to 20 percent of the cement used in mortar production with olive pomace ash lowers the environmental impact of cement production without compromising mortar quality.