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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 News Briefs
Nutri-Score Outperforms Nutrinform Battery with Portuguese Consumers
Jul. 8, 2025 Production
Jul. 8, 2025 News Briefs
Europe Endorses Olive Oil Standard Changes Despite Industry Divide
Jul. 8, 2025 Producer Profiles
Jul. 7, 2025 Business
Europe Continues to Liberalize Imports While Export Uncertainty Grows
Jul. 1, 2025
Apulian Producer Extols Nuances of a Native Variety
Blending early-harvested native Coratina and Ogliarola Garganica olives yielded a Silver Award at the 2025 NYIOOC for Oleificio Fratelli Vieste.
Jul. 1, 2025
Torres Family Expands Legacy With Award-Winning Results
Since the fifth-generation winemakers began crafting extra virgin olive oil from centuries-old trees, their commitment to quality has been consistently recognized with numerous awards.
Jun. 28, 2025
Producers From Lazio, Puglia Shine at 33rd Ercole Olivario
Farmers and millers from across the country were awarded at a ceremony in Perugia for the best Italian extra virgin olive oils.
Jun. 28, 2025
Family's Love for Italian Cultivar Shapes Generations of Success
The Carroccia family-run olive farm in central Italy produces a celebrated Itrana monovarietal, rooted in love for the unique cultivar and its connection to the 'village of longevity.'
Jun. 25, 2025
Meet the Ligurian Producer Defending a Cultural Heritage
The family behind Tèra de Prie produces award-winning Taggiasca extra virgin olive oil from the thousand-year-old dry stone wall terraces on Italy’s northwestern coast.
Jun. 25, 2025
Voluntary Adoption of Nutri-Score Approved in Romania
After years of debate and a temporary ban, the Romanian government has approved the voluntary adoption of Nutri-Score by food producers and retailers.
Jun. 23, 2025
Olive Oil a Leading Focus in Italy’s Crackdown on Food Fraud
Italy's food fraud prevention efforts last year focused on olive oil, with over 8,200 inspections and 23% of samples showing irregularities, leading to seizures and criminal reports.
Jun. 19, 2025
Falling Olive Oil Prices Spark Concern in Spain
While some analysts argue that the price decline is expected given current market dynamics, others believe it is based on overly optimistic forecasts for the upcoming harvest.
Jun. 19, 2025
In Potoci, a Tasting Room Signals a New Era for Bosnian Olive Oil
Bosnia and Herzegovina's olive oil industry is on the rise, with the opening of the country's first olive oil tasting room and efforts to promote quality and international recognition.
Jun. 19, 2025
Adriatic Olive Oil Excellence Takes Center Stage at High-Profile Postira Symposium
A landmark symposium in Postira this September will spotlight the region's dedication to olive oil quality, innovation, and cultural heritage through a program of tastings, workshops, and expert-led discussions.
Jun. 16, 2025
Why Olive Oil Prices Are Higher in Croatia
Croatian olive oil prices are on the rise, with an 18% increase in April 2025. Factors include consumer awareness, market trends and production costs.
Jun. 16, 2025
EU Investigates Alleged Fraud in Greek Agricultural Subsidies
Greek officials are under investigation for mismanaging agricultural subsidies, with allegations of fraud and misuse of funds.
Jun. 11, 2025
Values of Hospitality, Sustainability Drive Quality at Misciattelli Bernardini Farm
From its historic headquarters in the old town of Allerona to the sustainably managed groves in the neighboring hills, an Umbrian producer preserves tradition while embracing change.
Jun. 4, 2025
An Ambitious Goal to Sell 4 Million Tons of Olive Oil by 2040
Spain’s agriculture minister has set a global target of reaching four million tons in annual olive oil sales by 2040, but some experts see this as overly optimistic.
Jun. 4, 2025
Carbon-Capturing Power of Olive Groves Measured
New findings shed light on the climate potential of olive groves, offering a promising role in carbon sequestration efforts.