Apr. 17, 2020
A New Strategy Against a Dreaded Pest in Italy
The samurai wasp will be deployed to contain the brown marmorated stink bug which has been devastating Italian agriculture productivity.
Apr. 17, 2020
Producers in Spain Prepare for New Reality as Crisis Grinds On
The immediate economic impact of the coronavirus crisis is being felt by producers in Spain to varying degrees as they gauge its lasting effects on the sector.
Apr. 14, 2020
Europe Approves €1B in Aid for Greek Agriculture
Farming enterprises are eligible to receive up to €100,000 ($109,000) in repayable advances under the aid program.
Apr. 13, 2020 Business
New Treatment for Xylella-Infected Trees Is Working, Researchers Say
Apr. 8, 2020 News Briefs
Apr. 2, 2020 Business
Transporters Warn of Effects of Covid-19 Measures on Food Supply
Mar. 31, 2020 Production
Europe's Supply of Fruits and Vegetables Hindered by Covid-19 Restrictions
Mar. 30, 2020 Europe
Mar. 30, 2020
Domestic Consumption Rises in Greece Amid Covid-19, Economic Growth Predicted to Halt
Greek olive oil remains in high demand among national consumers as the country's economic growth is predicted to grind to a halt.
Mar. 30, 2020
EU Grants PDO Status to Olive Oils of Provence
Provençal olive oil represents distinctive organoleptic characteristics, unique chemistry and strong historical ties to the land.
Mar. 27, 2020
Covid-19 Hinders Xylella Fight in Italy
Funds are coming to counter the bacteria and sustain the local economy. But the Covid-19 epidemic has stymied urgent action
Mar. 27, 2020
Italian PDO and PGI Extra Virgin Olive Oils Are Increasing in Value
According to a new report, the value and volume of extra virgin olive oils with geographical indications are increasing across Italy. Puglia and Tuscany are leading the way.
Mar. 21, 2020
Olive Oil Sales Jump While Italian Economy Shrinks From Covid-19
Italians are shopping in masks and gloves, but they're still shopping, and buying more than they used to. Olive oil sales in Italy have jumped 22 percent since Covid-19 hit, and stores are finding that Mediterranean diet staples are now the top sellers
Mar. 19, 2020
Demand for Olive Oil in Spain Rises as Country Goes Into Coronavirus Lockdown
As anxious shoppers crowded into supermarkets, olive oil was at the top of many of their lists. Factories are running 24/7 to ensure supermarket shelves remain stocked.
Mar. 19, 2020
Laws Governing Olive Oil Sector in Spain Set to Change
Updated legislation will require the implementation of a new traceability system and change labeling requirements.
Mar. 11, 2020
Covid-19 Lockdown in Italy Brings Critical Promotion Season to a Standstill
At a time when Italy's agriculture sector was already reeling, the coronavirus lockdown has wiped out major spring events and promotional activities.
Mar. 4, 2020
New Bank Set to Auction Abandoned Farms in Italy
Almost 25,000 acres of abandoned public lands will be auctioned to a new generation of agricultural entrepreneurs and farmers.
Mar. 3, 2020
Italy Set to Deal Major Blow to 'Agribusiness Pirates'
A new law would protect Italian agriculture by letting prosecutors pursue frauds anywhere in the supply chain.
Feb. 28, 2020
E.U. Tenders for Private Storage Conclude
The fourth and final tender for private storage aid succeeded in withholding more stocks from the European olive oil market to ease pressure on prices.
Feb. 27, 2020
Coronavirus Epidemic Hits Italy's Agriculture Sector
The rising number of coronavirus infections across northern Italy has impacted every corner of the country's agriculture sector, from harvesting and production to tourism and exports.
Feb. 26, 2020
Small Sampling in Sweden Spurs Debate on Tasting Panels
Sweden tested 21 brands that it suspected could be mislabeled and found most of them were. Producers and regulators are arguing over the survey's methods.
Feb. 24, 2020
Greeks Call for Strategic Plan in Wake of Low Prices
The minister of agriculture has called for a plan to support the olive oil industry after private storage aid was rejected as inefficient for the Greek sector
Feb. 21, 2020
Under Fire, Bayer Seeks to Demonstrate Transparency
Bayer says it will open laboratory studies of new pesticides to outside observers amid mounting legal challenges.