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May. 3, 2021
Spanish Politicians Call on Biden to Drop Black Olive Tariffs Ahead of E.U. Summit
The meeting comes ahead of two important deadlines that will shape future trading relations between Spain and the U.S.
May. 3, 2021
Greek Producers Await Reopening of Restaurants, Tourism
Industry professionals believe that the reopening of the food businesses could put the stagnant market back in motion.
Apr. 30, 2021
Olive Growers in Jaén Protest Aid Reduction in New Budget
The stopgap budget will fund the agriculture sector until the new Common Agricultural Policy comes into force in 2023.
Apr. 29, 2021 News Briefs
Spain’s 'Sea of Olives' Among the Candidates for UNESCO Recognition
Apr. 29, 2021 News Briefs
Spanish Olive Growers Replacing Century-Old Trees With Young Ones
Apr. 29, 2021 Production
Olives Among Foods with Lowest Level of Pesticide Residues in Europe, Study Finds
Apr. 20, 2021 News Briefs
Second European Parliament Committee Votes to Exclude Olive Oil From Nutri-Score
Apr. 16, 2021 Food & Cooking
Apr. 16, 2021
Olive Oil Prices Hit Two-Year High in Spain
The suspension of U.S. tariffs and global consumption outpacing production contributed to EVOO prices exceeding €3.00 for the first time in three years.
Apr. 13, 2021
Spring Freeze Devastates Crops in Europe
Unseasonably cold weather damaged blossoming olive trees in France, Greece and Italy. The full extent of the damage will be known in the coming weeks.
Apr. 8, 2021
New Efforts to Promote Rare White Olive Variety in Calabria
Archaeologists are working to preserve the cultural heritage of the Leucocarpa cultivar as producers are starting to grow and transform the ivory-white fruits.
Apr. 5, 2021
Europe Limits Use of Trans Fats in Foods
The move is widely seen as a positive step toward eliminating all trans fats by 2023.
Apr. 1, 2021
Researchers Identify Main Types of Olive Oil Fraud, Propose Solutions
A scientific review identified the most prevalent types of olive oil fraud and proposed countermeasures including more cooperation among regulatory bodies.
Mar. 31, 2021
Biomass from Olive Groves Fuels Heineken Factory in Southern Spain
The factory will receive up to 6,000 tons of pruning waste annually from olive groves with a 90-kilometer radius of the factory.
Mar. 30, 2021
U.S. and Spanish Officials Discuss Future of Tariffs, Trade
The Spanish table olive sector urged its government to make progress on removing all tariffs. The U.S. warned Spain's new digital service tax could lead to new ones.
Mar. 29, 2021
Italian Politicians, Farmers Unite to Oppose Nutri-Score
In response to a pro-Nutri-Score petition signed by hundreds of scientists, Italian politicians and farmers have united in opposing to the French labeling system while promoting its alternatives.
Mar. 26, 2021
Europe Plans to Triple Agricultural Land Dedicated to Organic Farming by 2030
Olive farmers will be among the benefactors of European programs targeted at stimulating the consumption of organic products and financing the transition to organic farms.
Mar. 25, 2021
Italian Olive Sector Must Focus on Quality for Future Success, Report Finds
A lack of cooperation throughout the sector is hurting producers’ bottom lines, according to an agricultural institute study.
Mar. 17, 2021
Hundreds of Scientists Support Adoption of Nutri-Score Labeling System
Almost 300 scientists and health professionals praised the scientific basis of Nutri-Score and criticized the alternative proposals.
Mar. 17, 2021
Andalusia Launches Bid to Capture Emerging Indonesian Market
Euromonitor data projects that the value of olive oil sales in Indonesia will increase by 50 percent over the next half-decade. Andalusia hopes to capitalize on this growth.
Mar. 8, 2021
Creation of a MedDiet Label Key to E.U. Food Security and Sustainability, Report Says
The report argues that a renewed focus on the Mediterranean diet could help the region mitigate the impacts of climate change, promote sustainable agriculture and increase food security.
Mar. 5, 2021
Europe, U.S. Agree to Freeze Tariffs for Four Months
The decision came after a phone call between the U.S. president and European commissioner and will give the two sides time to negotiate a new trade deal.
Mar. 4, 2021
Exports and Prices Are Looking Up in Greece
The limited supply of extra virgin olive oil in Europe has created the conditions for an upward trend in producer prices in Greece following an uptick in exports.