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Oct. 10, 2019
Spain Reacts to U.S. Tariff on Olive Oil
The announcement of the U.S. tariffs comes as protestors head to Madrid to demand action on low olive oil prices. Government officials fear Andalusia, one of Spain's poorest regions, will be hit the hardest by the tariffs.
Oct. 9, 2019
Andalusia Temporarily Bans Machine-Assisted Harvesting at Night
The ban will give the autonomous government time to research the impacts night-harvesting has on local and migrating bird populations.
Oct. 9, 2019
Better Harvests Predicted in Greece, Italy, Portugal, Tunisia
A European Commission report predicts a three percent increase in olive oil production in the E.U. due to reduced pest activity and some countries entering an on-year.
Oct. 7, 2019 News Briefs
Germany Announces Introduction of Controversial Food Labeling System
Oct. 7, 2019 Production
Oct. 3, 2019 Business
Spanish Olive Oil on Final List of Retaliatory Tariffs on E.U. Goods
Oct. 2, 2019 News Briefs
U.S. Can Impose $7.5 Billion of Tariffs on European Goods, WTO Says
Sep. 23, 2019 News Briefs
Italy's New Agriculture Minister Pledges to Stem Spread of Xylella
Sep. 23, 2019
Researchers Chart Pest Sightings in Effort to Protect Against Xylella
Using data collected from across the United Kingdom, scientists are creating a comprehensive record of where Xylella-carrying pests are found.
Sep. 23, 2019
Turkey Expecting Near-Record Olive Oil Production
As the harvest is about to get underway, producers estimate total production will be between 200,000 and 250,000 tons. However, not all producers faired equally with the south having a better year than the north.
Sep. 19, 2019
MPs in Austria Reject EU-Mercosur Free Trade Deal
Citing environmental concerns, no major political parties in the Austrian parliament supported passing the deal. Many want the government to veto it all together, while one wants to renegotiate.
Sep. 19, 2019
Scientists Find Earliest Evidence of Olive Oil in Central Europe
Early Celts in the French region of Burgundy imported olive oil from the Mediterranean around 500 BCE, a new study shows. The find is the earliest evidence of olive oil use in Central Europe.
Sep. 18, 2019
Spanish Olive Oil Exports to U.S. Surge Ahead of WTO Decision
The WTO has reportedly decided whether it will approve tariffs on European goods headed to the U.S. and is set to make an announcement soon. Until then, importers are accelerating purchasing schedules in order stock up on Spanish oils.
Sep. 18, 2019
Spanish Black Olive Exports to U.S. Halved Since Tariffs Imposed
Since tariffs were imposed in August 2018, Spanish olive producers and exporters have lost more than $50 million.
Sep. 17, 2019
Israel Requests Documents About Its Exclusion from Olive Council Meeting
The Israeli embassy in Madrid told the International Olive Council it does not recognize any of the decisions made at the 109th session.
Sep. 12, 2019
Six Years With No Cure: The Continuing Consequences of Xylella
While the body of research on Xylella fastidiosa has expanded significantly since its discovery, so has the complexity of the disease. With no cure in sight, farmers must learn to adapt.
Sep. 10, 2019
The Give and Take of French Cultivars
Local olive varieties in France are known for their sensory qualities, if not for their yields.
Sep. 9, 2019
Greeks Optimistic About Upcoming Harvest
Most producers are expecting a good harvest amid more favorable growing conditions than last year.
Sep. 8, 2019
Xylella Spreads to Olive Trees in France
The two infected olive trees, which were kept for ornamental purposes, were detected in the towns of Antibes and Menton.
Sep. 5, 2019
Italy Failed to Fulfil Obligations to Prevent Spread of Xylella, EU Court Finds
The EU Court's judgment concluded the first phase of an infringement procedure opened in 2015 and found Italy liable for the payment of court costs.
Sep. 5, 2019
Table Olive Yield Predictions in Spain Move Lower
From an original yield of 590,000 tons, Spain's Interprofessional Table Olive Association has already revised this figure down by more than 10 percent. Depending on climatic conditions, the final yield could be even lower.
Sep. 5, 2019
Making 'Magic' at Domaine de La Vallongue
Near Saint Rémy-de-Provence, Domaine de La Vallongue grows five varieties typical in the Vallée des Baux to craft its award-winning blend.
Sep. 4, 2019
Optimistic Forecasts for Harvest in Italy
Under the current conditions, the yield could exceed 315,000 tons -- lower than the average of the last decade, but still better than in recent years.