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Europe / page 105

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
Individual wearing a backpack sprayer while tending to tall grass in a field. - Olive Oil Times
A river winding through a landscape with trees and rocky areas under a clear sky. - Olive Oil Times
Forest floor covered in green moss with tree trunks and roots visible. - Olive Oil Times
A group of individuals standing together in a line outside a building, some wearing sunglasses and casual clothing. - Olive Oil Times
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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Olive trees in a grove with a colorful sunset sky and grassy ground. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Aug. 4, 2021

Greece Requests Aid for Expected Drop in Olive Oil and Table Olive Production

Some olive-producing regions in Greece are expecting yields to fall by 70 to 90 percent after a year of erratic weather conditions.

Woman collecting olives in an orchard with green nets spread on the ground. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Aug. 4, 2021

Small Farmers and Producers in Italy Organize to Promote Artisanal Oils

The Italian Federation of Independent Olive Growers seeks to promote the culture of small and medium-sized growers and native olive varieties.

A man in a red shirt carrying a ladder through an olive grove with trees in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Aug. 2, 2021

Report: Only One-Third of Italian Olive Oil Producers Are Competitive

A report from the Institute of Services for the Agricultural and Food Market addressed Italy’s growing olive oil trade deficit, with production stagnant over the past half-decade while imports and consumption climb.

Individual in protective gear spraying pesticide on green plants with a handheld sprayer. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Aug. 2, 2021

Italian Producers Unlikely to Get Dimethoate Extension Ahead of Harvest

With few viable alternatives, farmers will have to find new ways to cope with the olive fruity fly this year.

Group of six people walking through a blooming orchard with white flowers on trees. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Aug. 2, 2021

Organic Producers from Puglia Triumph at World Competition

Producers from southwestern Italy overcame Xylella fastidiosa, erratic weather events and the Covid-19 pandemic to produce their award-winning extra virgin olive oils.

Silhouetted industrial power plant with smoke stacks against a sunset sky and water reflection. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Jul. 30, 2021

Europe Introduces Plan to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Half by 2030

The plan will expand emissions trading to new sectors and increase the use of renewable energy, among other policies.

A large olive tree with thick branches and green leaves against a cloudy sky. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Jul. 30, 2021

Grant Provides Funds for Researching Xylella Fastidiosa Biopesticides

The European Commission awarded the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant to the University of Jaén to research new methods to curb the spread of the deadly olive pathogen.

A panoramic view of olive groves and rolling hills under a blue sky with clouds. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Jul. 30, 2021

Organic and PDO Producers at Heart of Italy’s Latest Oleotourism Initiative

A new tourism consortium seeks to help producers work more closely with tourism agencies to promote their extra virgin olive oils.

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