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Europe / page 104

A pathway lined with olive trees in a rural landscape with mountains in the background. - Olive Oil Times
World

Sep. 17, 2021

Rehabilitating Olive Trees in Aragón to Stem Spain’s Rural Exodus

Apadrina un Oliva has put the area’s abandoned olive trees up for adoption. The result has handed a lifeline to the town and its residents.

Various bottles of olive oil displayed on a wooden table at a market with people in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Sep. 16, 2021

Brexit Leads to Sharp Decline in UK Imports of Italian Foods

Officials in the Italian agriculture sector worry that increased bureaucratic hurdles may also lead to an uptick in food fraud.

Close-up of a marble sculpture depicting a female figure with long hair and a serene expression. - Olive Oil Times
World

Sep. 16, 2021

New Research Reveals Key Role of Olive Oil in Ancient Roman Diets

Using new investigative techniques, researchers from the University of Kent determined that olive oil constituted 20 percent of caloric intake among residents of one Roman city.

Black and white portrait of a woman with smooth skin and a thoughtful expression, gently touching her face. - Olive Oil Times
A pair of hands holding a small tree seedling with soil against a blurred background. - Olive Oil Times
A bowl filled with black olives on a wooden surface with herbs and spices nearby. - Olive Oil Times
A street covered in snow with fallen branches and parked cars partially obscured by snow. - Olive Oil Times
Rows of young plants in a vineyard with green protective sleeves on each plant. - Olive Oil Times
Stream of olive oil pouring into a circular pool of oil, creating ripples on the surface. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Sep. 8, 2021

Spain Approves New Rules Governing Olive Oil Quality and Standards

The new laws update the previous ones from 1983 and are meant to add value for producers, promote consumption and fight fraud.

Sunlight filtering through water, creating rays and reflections in a deep blue ocean. - Olive Oil Times
World

Sep. 2, 2021

Weakened Gulf Stream Will Have Major Impact on European Agriculture, Scientists Predict

Weakening ocean currents will likely increase incidences of extreme weather events, researchers warn, particularly in the Mediterranean Basin.

Thick smoke billowing from a wildfire with visible flames in a mountainous region. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Sep. 1, 2021

Italian Olive Growers Suffer Through Long Summer of Drought, Wildfires

Coldiretti estimates that wildfires cost the Italian agriculture sector at least €1 billion in damage. Olive growers blame climate change for longer, hotter and drier summers.

Aerial view of a large olive grove with rows of olive trees and distant mountains. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Aug. 30, 2021

Spain Regains Position of Second Largest Olive Oil Exporter to the U.S.

In the first half of 2021 olive oil exports from Spain to the U.S. increased by nearly 40 percent. Andalusian exports largely fueled the growth.

Individual wearing a backpack sprayer while tending to tall grass in a field. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Aug. 24, 2021

Glyphosate Controversy Continues as New Report Concludes Herbicide Is Not Carcinogenic

Health campaigners are outraged with the EFSA’s conclusion, accusing the food safety authority of bending to pressure from industry.

A river winding through a landscape with trees and rocky areas under a clear sky. - Olive Oil Times
Opinions

Aug. 18, 2021

Urgent Need to Increase Water Supply in Italy, Producers Warn

Italia Olivicola warned that the hot and dry summer is already expected to have negative repercussions on the yield of the coming harvest.

Forest floor covered in green moss with tree trunks and roots visible. - Olive Oil Times
World

Aug. 17, 2021

Europe Announces Plan to Plant 3 Billion Trees by 2030

The E.U. hopes to convince farmers to be one of the driving forces in the effort to plant the new trees.

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A group of individuals standing together in a line outside a building, some wearing sunglasses and casual clothing. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Aug. 17, 2021

Award-Winning Producer Elected to Lead New Association in Croatia

Ivica Vlatković is the first president of the Association of Olive Growers of Zadar County. Their goal is to produce, brand and sell high-quality olive oils.

Firefighters working to control a wildfire in a forested area with smoke rising in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Aug. 17, 2021

Heatwave, Deadly Fires Threaten the Approaching Olive Harvest in Greece

The ongoing drought has led to wildfires burning around the country, damaging olive trees, and further diminishing the prospects of the 2021 harvest.

Man with glasses holding a bottle of olive oil in a store filled with various oil products. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Aug. 13, 2021

Northern Italian Producers Share Secrets of Success at World Olive Oil Competition

A unique climate paired with a focus on local varieties helped propel producers from across the north of the country to success at the 2021 NYIOOC.

Group of people wearing face masks walking through a market with colorful awnings. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Aug. 12, 2021

Japan May Recognize Some PDO and PGI Olive Oils from European Countries

Extra virgin olive oils from France, Greece, Italy and Spain will be considered for protection from imitations or copies on the Japanese market.

View of rooftops with a mountainous landscape in the background during sunset. - Olive Oil Times
Food & Cooking

Aug. 12, 2021

People Here Use More Olive Oil than Anywhere Else in The World

Sammarinese consume an average of 22 kilograms of olive oil each year, or about a liter every two weeks.

A row of olive trees growing on a sloped hillside with clear blue sky above. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Aug. 10, 2021

Brač Seeks Croatia’s Sixth PDO Certification

Olive oil has played an integral role in the cultural, ecological and economic development of the Dalmatian island.

Cracked dry irrigation canal running alongside a gravel road in an agricultural area. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Aug. 7, 2021

Drought Likely to Cause Production Decrease in Spain, Leading Cooperative Predicts

Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias said that the news is not all bad, with olive oil exports buoyed by increased demand from the United States.

Business

Aug. 6, 2021

Positive Signs for Olive Oil Sector in E.U. Report

The European Commission expects olive oil exports to hit a record high in 2021. Growing demand, decreasing imports and a steady supply suggest prices will rise too.

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