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Jan. 31, 2020
Italy Approves €300M Fund to Fight Xylella
Better late than never, the Italian government will fund a €300 million-plan to fight Xylella fastidiosa through eradication, replanting, research and restoration.
Jan. 31, 2020
Olive Oil Producers and Farmers Across Spain Demand 'Measures of Support'
Farmers across Spain, organized by the main cooperatives and associations, are protesting for better prices and government measures to help ease the burden of increasing production costs.
Jan. 30, 2020
Spain Wins First Battle Against U.S. Tariffs on Table Olives
An American court's decision can open the way to alleviate tariffs on imported Spanish table olives to the U.S.
Jan. 29, 2020 Business
Olive Oil Waste Fuels Spanish Power Plant and Palestinian Startup
Jan. 27, 2020 Business
Jan. 26, 2020 Business
TAP 'Confidant' as Trial Looms, Prepares to Replant Uprooted Trees
Jan. 26, 2020 News Briefs
Jan. 21, 2020 Business
Jan. 16, 2020
Trans Adriatic Pipeline on Trial for Uprooting Olive Trees in Puglia
TAP executives have been summoned to appear in court on May 8 and will face charges of committing environmental damage including the unlawful removal of olive trees.
Jan. 16, 2020
Alentejo Olive Oil Association Appoints First Executive Director
Gonçalo Almeida Simões brings 15 years of experience advocating for Portuguese agriculture to the European Union.
Jan. 15, 2020
Hephaestion Was a Friend of Alexander's, but Not Cretan Producers'
Adverse weather conditions in Crete caused further damage to olive oil growers and producers.
Jan. 14, 2020
Pizza Giant Domino's Wants a Slice of Italian Market
The CEO of Domino's Italy believes there is still room in the traditional home of pizza for a delivery option. Traditional pizzaioli remain skeptical that the restaurant chain can increase its foothold in the market.
Jan. 10, 2020
New Year, Same Problems for Greek Olive Oil Producers
Olive oil production varied from area to area, but uniformity of low prices was a constant across all of Greece.
Jan. 2, 2020
"Olio di Puglia" PGI is entered in the register of protected geographical indications
Jan. 2, 2020
Portugal May Be the Third-largest Olive Oil Producer by 2030
Investments in high-density groves and modern mills are driving Portugal's rise among olive oil producers.
Dec. 30, 2019
Spanish Olive Oil Group Demands Answers From Prime Minister
The Interprofessional demanded to know how the government would help struggling producers and retaliate against U.S. tariffs.
Dec. 26, 2019
E.U. Anticipates Increase in Consumption and Exports by 2030
Europe expects olive oil consumption to increase mostly in non-producing countries and exports to grow in both traditional and new markets.
Dec. 19, 2019
IOC Celebrates 60th Anniversary and World Olive Day
The IOC celebrated 60 years of activity and World Olive Day during the 110th session of the Council of Members in Madrid.
Dec. 19, 2019
Olive Oil Production in Italy to Exceed Original Estimates
The latest figures from Ismea, in collaboration with Unaprol, show Italy’s olive oil production is expected to exceed 300,000 tons this year.
Dec. 11, 2019
Europe to Introduce New Climate and Environmental Policies
Under the new scheme, olive farmers can be an important cog in the wheel of Europe’s agricultural sector by providing feedback for improved agricultural and sustainability practices.
Dec. 11, 2019
New List of U.S. Tariff Targets Includes More Olive Oils From Europe
The United States Trade Representative is seeking public comments on additional tariffs on European goods.
Dec. 10, 2019
Lisbon Shop Showcases Portugal's Best Oils
A quest for high-quality Portuguese olive oil led Ricardo Faria to open Portugal's first specialized shop.
Dec. 9, 2019
Antonio Gallego García will face the challenge of keeping Spanish olive oil competitive in the U.S. in the face of tariffs as well as promoting oils to new export destinations.