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Europe / page 113

A woman presenting at a podium with flags of Spain and the European Union in the background. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Feb. 25, 2021

Extreme Weather Takes Toll on Andalusian Olive Harvest

Production is expected to be around 300,000 tons lower than previously estimated, according to the regional government.

Expansive olive grove with rows of olive trees in a mountainous region under clear skies. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Feb. 24, 2021

Spanish Exports of Bottled Olive Oil to U.S. Drop 80 Percent

The news comes as Spain’s Food Information and Control Agency announced that production would be about 200,000 tons lower than initially estimated.

A man wearing a checked shirt and beige pants standing in a modern indoor area with a bar-like setup. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Feb. 18, 2021

Project Helps Growers Prepare for Challenges Posed by Climate Change

By collecting raw climatic data from around the region, the Med-Gold project aims to be a useful tool for the agriculture sector.

Five individuals sitting at a table, raising glasses in a toast with a scenic view of water in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Close-up of olive tree leaves with a soft, blurred background of green tones. - Olive Oil Times
A woman in a yellow jacket speaking at a conference with a microphone and a water bottle on the table. - Olive Oil Times
Checkerboard scale and measuring tool placed on the ground in a dirt area. - Olive Oil Times
Workers using poles to harvest olives from trees in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Feb. 11, 2021

Catalan Producers Emphasize History and Sustainability in Tourism Initiative

The award-winning producers Mil & Un Verd are on a mission: preserve the historical structures and millennial olive trees of their estate while sustainably producing extra virgin olive oil from native varieties.

Individual walking on a street while carrying a grocery bag in one hand. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Feb. 10, 2021

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Consumption in Italy Rose in 2020, Production Slipped

Consumption edged upward in 2020, according to an industry group as production in the 2020/21 crop year turned out to be lower than initial estimates.

A man and woman wearing masks while shopping in a grocery store aisle, examining products. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Feb. 8, 2021

Nutri-Score Label Not Required for Spanish Olive Oil, Minister Says

The minister added that he wants to revise olive oil’s current score upward. Meanwhile, opposition grows among Italian politicians and the European food authority is getting involved.

Olive trees arranged in a grove with a view of the blue sea in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Feb. 3, 2021

Bottlers Dispute Application for Crete PGI

With the proposed Protected Geographical Indication, producers on Crete seek control of the production chain while bottlers fear losing profits.

News Briefs

Feb. 3, 2021

Understanding Relationship Between Fungus and Climate May Curb Costly Olive Tree Pathogen, Researchers Say

Minor temperature changes with certain rainfall patterns provide the best environment for the fungus that causes Verticillium wilt to thrive.

Nutri-Score label displayed on food packaging in a supermarket aisle. - Olive Oil Times
Health

Feb. 2, 2021

Nutri-Score Remains the Front Runner for Europe's Food Label Program

Researchers who have been studying the French-born FOPL respond to the criticism that Nutri-Score is at odds with the Mediterranean diet.

A hilltop village with buildings and a church tower, surrounded by olive trees and rolling hills. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Feb. 1, 2021

Europe Seeks Public Input in Effort to Framework for Geographical Indications

The goal is to identify new tools to strengthen the certified food specialties indications system and fight food fraud.

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Olive trees covered in snow in a winter landscape with rows of trees in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Jan. 15, 2021

Producers Warn of 'Incalculable Damage' in Wake of Filomena

Asaja Madrid estimates that the region's olive harvest will fall by 35 percent as a result of the blizzard.

Pathway through an olive grove with yellow wildflowers and olive trees under a clear sky. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Jan. 15, 2021

Apulian Producers Call for More Government Support for Olive Oil Sector

Olive oil prices in Puglia continue to slide despite lower production in 2020. Coldiretti believes the government must do more.

Olive trees and branches covered in snow during a winter snowfall event. - Olive Oil Times
Europe

Jan. 11, 2021

Historic Blizzard Threatens Olive Groves in Spain

Storm Filomena dropped up to 50 centimeters of snow across central and northern Spain over the weekend. Depending on how temperatures evolve over the next few days, olive groves could experience significant damage.

Scissors cutting through a torn British flag and a European Union flag. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Jan. 4, 2021

Brexit Deal Assures Tariff-Free, but Not Frictionless Trade for Producers

The post-Brexit trade deal provides long-awaited assurance for E.U. olive oil producers, but the new trading reality will be far from business as usual.

A beaker containing yellow liquid being filled in a laboratory environment with glassware in the background. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Dec. 29, 2020

Spain Seeks New Technology for Olive Oil Quality Testing

Spain’s central government is working with local authorities and members of the olive oil sector to improve olive oil testing and quality standards.

Red agricultural tractor parked on a dirt path next to a vineyard and cypress tree. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Dec. 23, 2020

Production Rebounds in France Amid Climatic Challenges

Frost, hail and torrential rains dampened the 2020 olive harvest in France. It will still be better than last year and producers report that quality is as good as ever.

Man using a long pole to harvest olives from an olive tree in a field. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Dec. 22, 2020

Producers in Greece Adapt to Challenging Harvest

Greek producers have shown resourcefulness in dealing with the exceptional challenges of the 2020 harvest, supported by their knowledge of the industry and their clients.

Individual holding a long pole while standing in a grassy field with trees in the background. - Olive Oil Times
World

Dec. 21, 2020

On Shores of Lake Garda, Volunteers Harvest Abandoned Trees for Charity

Volunteers in Toscolano Maderno are demonstrating the economic and social value of abandoned olive trees.

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