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Jul. 25, 2025
Europe Is Moving Away from Its Green Agenda
A year after elections which saw rightwing forces increase their power in Parliament, the E.U.’s much-vaunted Green Deal is fading.
Jul. 25, 2025
EU Commission Proposes Budget Cuts and Changes to Agricultural Policy
The European Commission's proposed changes have sparked backlash from farmers.
Jul. 25, 2025
Economy Minister Warns Spain’s Olive Oil Exports Vulnerable to U.S. Tariffs
With U.S. tariffs on imports from Europe expected to rise to 15 percent, new data suggests some producers are frontloading exports.
Jul. 23, 2025 Production
Jul. 23, 2025 Business
Jul. 23, 2025 World
How Declining Solar Activity Could Impact Mediterranean Olive Cultivation
Jul. 17, 2025 Production
Solar Ban in Italy Pushes Developers Into Olive Oil Production
Jul. 17, 2025 Business
Jul. 17, 2025
Western Europe Scorched by Unprecedented June Heatwave
Record June temperatures swept Western Europe, bringing extreme heat stress to key olive oil-producing areas.
Jul. 17, 2025
EU to Set Aside Billions for Direct Payments to Small Farmers
EU budget negotiations include plans for direct payments to small farmers despite pushback from agricultural groups. US-EU trade talks continue.
Jul. 17, 2025
Concerns Mount Over Sharp Decline in Olive Oil Prices
Prices hit record lows in Spain, prompting calls for withdrawal of excess oil from the market to avoid further decline.
Jul. 8, 2025
Nutri-Score Outperforms Nutrinform Battery with Portuguese Consumers
Portuguese consumers were found to make healthier choices when selecting food items based on Nutri-Score labels compared to rival Nutrinform Battery labels.
Jul. 8, 2025
New Xylella Fastidiosa Infections Identified in Puglia
The latest infection of four olive trees marks the northernmost detection of Xylella fastidiosa in Italy’s southern Puglia region.
Jul. 8, 2025
Europe Endorses Olive Oil Standard Changes Despite Industry Divide
The new standards established by the European Union and the International Olive Council have raised concerns among several European producers.
Jul. 8, 2025
Before the Flavored Oil Trend, There Was 'Agrumato'
Agrumato olive oil, made with Gentile olives and fresh citrus fruits, is a proprietary recipe from the Ricci family, credited with popularizing flavored olive oil.
Jul. 7, 2025
Europe Continues to Liberalize Imports While Export Uncertainty Grows
As the United States considers more tariffs on European Union agricultural imports, including olive oil, another group of European countries removed tariffs on the Mercosur.
Jul. 1, 2025
Apulian Producer Extols Nuances of a Native Variety
Blending early-harvested native Coratina and Ogliarola Garganica olives yielded a Silver Award at the 2025 NYIOOC for Oleificio Fratelli Vieste.
Jul. 1, 2025
Torres Family Expands Legacy With Award-Winning Results
Since the fifth-generation winemakers began crafting extra virgin olive oil from centuries-old trees, their commitment to quality has been consistently recognized with numerous awards.
Jun. 28, 2025
Producers From Lazio, Puglia Shine at 33rd Ercole Olivario
Farmers and millers from across the country were awarded at a ceremony in Perugia for the best Italian extra virgin olive oils.
Jun. 28, 2025
Family's Love for Italian Cultivar Shapes Generations of Success
The Carroccia family-run olive farm in central Italy produces a celebrated Itrana monovarietal, rooted in love for the unique cultivar and its connection to the 'village of longevity.'
Jun. 25, 2025
Meet the Ligurian Producer Defending a Cultural Heritage
The family behind Tèra de Prie produces award-winning Taggiasca extra virgin olive oil from the thousand-year-old dry stone wall terraces on Italy’s northwestern coast.
Jun. 25, 2025
Voluntary Adoption of Nutri-Score Approved in Romania
After years of debate and a temporary ban, the Romanian government has approved the voluntary adoption of Nutri-Score by food producers and retailers.
Jun. 23, 2025
Olive Oil a Leading Focus in Italy’s Crackdown on Food Fraud
Italy's food fraud prevention efforts last year focused on olive oil, with over 8,200 inspections and 23% of samples showing irregularities, leading to seizures and criminal reports.