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May. 7, 2020
Malaysia Criticizes WHO Advisory Against Consuming Palm Oil During Pandemic
Olive and sunflower or canola oils are healthier options than palm and coconut oils, the WHO said in an advisory.
May. 1, 2020
Olivum Teams up With Local Charity to Feed Families in Need
The Alentejo Olive Oil Association is donating enough olive oil to help prepare 14,000 meals for unemployed families and others in need during the Covid-19 pandemic.
May. 1, 2020
37 New Plant Species Added to Xylella Host List
Ornamental, wild and commercial plants were all found to be hosts of the world's most deadly plant pathogen. The total list of identified host plants is up to 595.
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Apr. 29, 2020 News Briefs
Tunisia Exports 146,000 Tons of Olive Oil Amid Covid-19 Crisis
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Apr. 24, 2020 News Briefs
UK Calls for 'Spittlebug Spies' to Gather Evidence for Xylella Project
Apr. 24, 2020 News Briefs
Apr. 22, 2020
Australia Offers Growers Help Managing Workforce Restrictions
New resources and legislation can assist Australian growers to address the challenges in managing their workforce during the Covid-19 crisis.
Apr. 22, 2020
Megadrought May Be Underway in American West, Researchers Say
A moderate drought affecting the Southwestern states and northern Mexico can evolve into a megadrought -- a prolonged, extreme drought that lasts longer than two decades.
Apr. 21, 2020
IOC, UN Collaborate to Have Olive Recognized as Priority Species
Along with achieving recognition for the olive tree, the IOC is also planning to invest in germplasm banks, ensuring healthy and authenticated samples are being entered and cared for.
Apr. 21, 2020
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Consumption in Rats Found to Reduce Risk of Cardiomyopathies
The research found that rats consuming a diet enriched with extra virgin olive oil had lower levels of an enzyme associated with cardiomyopathies than rats that were not.
Apr. 21, 2020
UK Tightens Rules on Olive Tree Imports
E.U. emergency measures were not enough to prevent the spread of Xylella fastidiosa according to threats highlighted in a pest risk assessment.
Apr. 20, 2020
Row Over Kalamata PDO Divides Opinions in Greece
In spite of criticism from the new deputy agriculture minister, all Greek table olive producers can keep using the Kalamata PDO label, for now.
Apr. 20, 2020
FAO Introduces Resources to Assist Policymakers During Covid-19 Crisis
Along with updating a database that policymakers can use to help inform their decisions, the FAO has also issued guidelines to help mitigate the impact of the coronavirus on the global food supply chain.
Apr. 17, 2020
EU-Vietnam Trade Agreement Opens Door for European Producers
The new free trade agreement signed by the European Union and Vietnam will eliminate tariffs on olive oil imports, creating new opportunities for Spanish, Italian and Greek producers to tap into a growing market.
Apr. 17, 2020
A New Strategy Against a Dreaded Pest in Italy
The samurai wasp will be deployed to contain the brown marmorated stink bug which has been devastating Italian agriculture productivity.
Apr. 14, 2020
Europe Approves €1B in Aid for Greek Agriculture
Farming enterprises are eligible to receive up to €100,000 ($109,000) in repayable advances under the aid program.
Apr. 13, 2020
U.S. Olive Oil Imports Fall Due to Coronavirus
The U.S. olive oil import market has seen significant declines in the first two months of 2020, with a continued fall predicted for the remainder of the year.
Apr. 8, 2020
Pesticide Levels in Olive Oil Continue to Decline
According to the European Food Safety Authority, only 19 of 3,167 olive oil samples exceeded established pesticide residue levels.
Apr. 8, 2020
27th ‘Golds of Lazio’ Announces 2020 Winners
The winners of the 27th Orii del Lazio have been revealed, in anticipation of the Ercole Olivario, rescheduled at the earliest possible date.
Apr. 3, 2020
UN, WHO and WTO Call for Action Amid Threats to Food Supply
In a rare joint statement, the three bodies say measures are necessary to intercept a global food crisis due to the coronavirus trade restrictions.
Mar. 31, 2020
Olive Oil 'Indispensable' for Most Italians, Survey Reveals
More than 60 percent of respondents said they would never give up extra virgin olive oil, citing its taste, health benefits and cultural importance.