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Aug. 11, 2025
First 'Olive Oil Community' Established in Menfi, Sicily
An initiative promoted by Città dell’Olio aims to build networks of local institutions, economic operators and cultural entities linked to extra virgin olive oil.
Aug. 11, 2025
Luberon’s Unique Geology Helps Set One Award-Winning Producer Apart
The producers behind Domaine de la Sénancole have leveraged Luberon’s geology and Provence’s local olive varieties to produce a sustainable and sought-after olive oil.
Aug. 11, 2025
Greece Pushes to Shield Two Iconic Agrifood Exports from 15% Tariff
Greece is seeking to shield key agrifood exports, including olive oil, table olives, feta and yogurt, from the new 15-percent U.S. import tariff, warning the levy could burden one of its most valuable trade relationships.
Aug. 5, 2025 Business
Debate Over Solar Plant Construction in Andalusian Olive Groves Intensifies
Aug. 5, 2025 News Briefs
Aug. 5, 2025 News Briefs
Aug. 5, 2025 News Briefs
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
Italian Producers Wrap Up a Modest Season
The moderate harvest comes amid a wider trend of declining olive oil production. Producer groups are working to add value and improve climate resilience.
Jul. 23, 2025
PDO and PGI Tourism Boosts Olive Oil Industry in Italy
Report highlights the growing trend of sustainable tourism in Italy, creating new opportunities for producers and promoting the country's unique regions.
Jul. 23, 2025
How Declining Solar Activity Could Impact Mediterranean Olive Cultivation
Based on 8,000 years of pollen records, researchers suggest decades of expected declining solar activity could disrupt olive tree photosynthesis.
Jul. 17, 2025
Solar Ban in Italy Pushes Developers Into Olive Oil Production
Italian agri-solar PV projects are thriving despite a ban on utility-scale solar on agricultural land. Companies are finding success in combining renewables with farming.
Jul. 17, 2025
Brussels Considers Changing Stance on Glyphosate and Cancer
The European Commission wants to review the raw data on a recent study linking glyphosate to cancer, possibly causing it to change its stance on the herbicide.
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.