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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 News Briefs
Italian PDO and PGI Extra Virgin Olive Oils Are Increasing in Value
Mar. 21, 2020 World
Olive Oil Sales Jump While Italian Economy Shrinks From Covid-19
Mar. 19, 2020 Europe
Demand for Olive Oil in Spain Rises as Country Goes Into Coronavirus Lockdown
Mar. 19, 2020 Grades
Mar. 11, 2020 Fairs, Competitions
Covid-19 Lockdown in Italy Brings Critical Promotion Season to a Standstill
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.
Feb. 19, 2020
Greek Olive Oil Gets New Exemption From US Tariffs
A revised list of tariffs on E.U. products spares Greek olive oils.
Feb. 17, 2020
Olive Oil Promotions Boost Retailers' Sales, but With a Hidden Cost
Using extra virgin olive oil as a loss-leader allows food retailers to draw customers in a challenging economy, but the olive growers and mills are the ones paying the price.
Feb. 17, 2020
No New US Tariffs on Spanish Olive Oil Imports
The United States Trade Representative decided not to add new tariffs to Spanish packaged and bulk olive oil imports. The USTR will revise the list once again in August.
Feb. 16, 2020
Italian Olive Oil Spared in Latest U.S. Tariff Review
Italians applaud the decision while U.S. trade officials warn that a future review could involve products that were not included this time.
Feb. 14, 2020
Quality Controls in Europe Need Improvement, Study Finds
Virgin olive oil promoted as extra virgin is a common infringement in the E.U., a new study found.
Feb. 12, 2020
Production in Spain Lower than Anticipated
The latest harvest data suggests Spain will produce less than one million tons of olive oil, a significant decrease from last autumn's estimates.
Feb. 12, 2020
Spain's Olive Oil Sector Calls for More Protests
Five of the country's main agricultural organizations plan to occupy town squares across the province of Jaén, demanding higher prices for olive oil and more support for traditional groves.
Feb. 12, 2020
Italian Producers Shortchanged in EU Funding
Italian farmers say recent rounds of funding were directed mainly to their competitors in Spain, Greece and Portugal.