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May. 22, 2025
Revised Agricultural Policy Aimed at Helping Small European Farmers
The proposed amendments include higher payments for small farmers and streamlining regulations.
May. 20, 2025
In Andalusia, Activists Fight to Save Centuries-Old Olive Trees from Solar Plants
Andalusian activists are fighting the government's plan to install 25 mega-solar plants on olive groves, citing destruction of ancient trees and local economies.
May. 14, 2025
Portuguese Olive Oil Brands Triumph in New York
Portugal's second-largest harvest yielded 34 awards at the 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, with producers citing a favorable climate and a continued focus on quality.
May. 7, 2025 The Best Olive Oils
Greek Producers Celebrate World Competition Triumph After Rebound Harvest
May. 6, 2025 The Best Olive Oils
May. 2, 2025 World
Apr. 29, 2025 Producer Profiles
Harvest Challenges, Tariffs Don’t Deter Award-Winning Olio Piro
Apr. 29, 2025 The Best Olive Oils
Apr. 29, 2025
Olive Sector Key to Andalusian Circular Economy Plan
A new five-year plan from the Andalusian government sets ambitious goals for transforming the world's largest olive oil-producing region into a circular bioeconomy.
Apr. 25, 2025
Croatian Producers Shine in Record-Breaking Year at 2025 NYIOOC
Despite facing challenges such as drought and fluctuating temperatures, Croatian producers demonstrated resilience and skill, establishing the country as a rising power in premium olive oil production.
Apr. 23, 2025
Spain Moves to Mitigate Impacts of New U.S. Tariffs
Spain's Minister of Agriculture reassured agri-food producers about potential impact of US tariffs, emphasizing EU collaboration and market diversification.
Apr. 23, 2025
This 185-Year-Old Spanish Olive Oil Co. Keeps Innovating to Meet the Moment
Sucesores de Hermanos López continue to look at market trends and adopt the latest technology and practices to maintain award-winning quality.
Apr. 22, 2025
New Xylella Infections Found in Northern Puglia
Xylella fastidiosa, a deadly bacterium, has been found in an olive tree in Bari, causing concern for the region's important olive oil industry.
Apr. 22, 2025
Discovery of Ancient Olive Farming in Sicily Challenges Previous Beliefs
Researchers have discovered evidence of ancient olive farming in Sicily, 1,000 years earlier than previously thought, through pollen analysis and historical analysis.
Apr. 21, 2025
Trump's Tariffs Threaten Greek Olive Oil, Table Olives
Tariffs on imported food from the E.U. jeopardize the Greek staples' positions in the American market, but negotiations are ongoing.
Apr. 16, 2025
Europe's Climate Change Accelerates, 2024 Warmest Year on Record
A new report from Copernicus and WMO shows that Europe is rapidly warming, leading to extreme weather and serious impacts on the continent.
Apr. 14, 2025
Over 200,000 Olive Branches Donated for Palm Sunday Mass
In preparation for Sunday's celebrations in St. Peter's Square, hundreds of thousands of olive branches were gathered from groves throughout Lazio.
Apr. 10, 2025
Liguria Region Launches Innovative Olive Farming Project with AI and Smart Sensors
Liguria, Italy funds experimental project using smart sensors, AI, and drones to optimize olive farming and improve quality of Riviera Ligure PDO oil.
Apr. 8, 2025
Basketball Coach Wins Gold, for Olive Oil
Basketball coach Neven Spahija, known for his impressive career, adds another success with his award-winning olive oil brand "S Oil" and plans for olive tourism.
Apr. 8, 2025
Apulian Village Bets on Olive Growing Heritage to Revive Economy
Orsara, a small Apulian village, is using its ancient olive oil production tradition to boost its economy and promote sustainability and tourism.
Apr. 7, 2025
Revitalizing Salento: Entrepreneurs Fight Xylella with New Ideas
Puglia's new generation of entrepreneurs is reviving the region's devastated olive industry, using innovative ideas and technologies to rebuild.
Apr. 4, 2025
Greece's Olive Oil Yield Exceeds Projections
Greek olive oil producers have enjoyed successful season with increased yields and high-quality oils, but struggle with low prices and post-wildfire challenges.
Apr. 1, 2025
New Research Sheds Light on Changing Nature of Droughts
Using more than 120 years of data, researchers found that rising global temperatures are making droughts longer and more severe.