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Aug. 6, 2021
Positive Signs for Olive Oil Sector in E.U. Report
The European Commission expects olive oil exports to hit a record high in 2021. Growing demand, decreasing imports and a steady supply suggest prices will rise too.
Aug. 4, 2021
Greece Requests Aid for Expected Drop in Olive Oil and Table Olive Production
Some olive-producing regions in Greece are expecting yields to fall by 70 to 90 percent after a year of erratic weather conditions.
Aug. 4, 2021
Small Farmers and Producers in Italy Organize to Promote Artisanal Oils
The Italian Federation of Independent Olive Growers seeks to promote the culture of small and medium-sized growers and native olive varieties.
Aug. 2, 2021 Business
Report: Only One-Third of Italian Olive Oil Producers Are Competitive
Aug. 2, 2021 Business
Italian Producers Unlikely to Get Dimethoate Extension Ahead of Harvest
Aug. 2, 2021 Europe
Jul. 30, 2021 Business
Europe Introduces Plan to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Half by 2030
Jul. 30, 2021 Europe
Grant Provides Funds for Researching Xylella Fastidiosa Biopesticides
Jul. 30, 2021
Organic and PDO Producers at Heart of Italy’s Latest Oleotourism Initiative
A new tourism consortium seeks to help producers work more closely with tourism agencies to promote their extra virgin olive oils.
Jul. 29, 2021
Millenary Olive Tree Destroyed in Sardinian Wildfires
A massive wildfire on the island destroyed 20,000 hectares of land, including many olive groves and one of Italy's most ancient olive trees.
Jul. 29, 2021
Only One Percent of Olive Growers Expected to Lose Funding Under Spain’s New CAP
The new Common Agricultural Policy will benefit traditional growers, organic growers, young farmers and women at the expense of the largest producers.
Jul. 23, 2021
European Project Studies Olive Genetics to Prepare Growers for The Future
Researchers at the Gen4Olive project believe the genetic material of unused olive varieties could help prepare farmers for new climatic conditions and pests.
Jul. 20, 2021
New E.U. Ag Policy Could Benefit Greek Olive Growers If Requirements Are Met
Funding for Greek farmers is expected to exceed €20 billion under the new subsidy program. However, some worry that small olive growers will miss out.
Jul. 20, 2021
Plans for Olive Oil Research Institute in Jaén Come One Step Closer to Fruition
The new institute at the University of Jaén will push innovation in olive growing and olive oil production and promote research efforts.
Jul. 20, 2021
Olive Groves Lead the Way in Efforts to Boost Organic Farming in Spain
Organic olive groves already cover an area larger than Luxembourg in Spain. The crop is also the second-fastest-growing category of organic cropland.
Jul. 20, 2021
Italy’s Largest PDO Cheese Consortia Unite to Oppose Nutri-Score
The boards of the Parmigiano Reggiano and Grana Padano PDO consortia said they both reject Nutri-Score. The label also faces new challenges in Spain.
Jul. 20, 2021
Sicily's Monumental Olive Trees Provide Window Into Island’s History
Sicily’s oldest olive trees have stories to tell. From farmers overcoming adversity to the island becoming a trade hub, olive oil production played an essential part.
Jul. 19, 2021
Croatian Producers Question Minister Over Common Agricultural Policy
The Minister of Agriculture told award-winning producers about the country’s national strategic plan for the agricultural sector and listened to their concerns.
Jul. 14, 2021
Producers Assess Damage of Springtime Frost Across Southern France
One agricultural expert estimates that olive oil production in the 2021/22 crop year could fall by more than 25 percent as a result of damage caused by the frost.
Jul. 13, 2021
Croatian Agriculture Minister Praises NYIOOC Winners for 'Historic Success'
Marija Vučković congratulated the country’s producers for their focus on quality and presented them with a draft plan for the new Common Agricultural Policy.
Jul. 13, 2021
Pilot Project Will Test New Eco-Label for European Food Packages
Olive oil producers are expected to benefit from the scheme, which rates a food’s sustainability on four criteria, including carbon emissions.
Jul. 13, 2021
U.K. Drops Tariffs on Tunisian Olive Oil Imports After Signing Trade Deal
Tunisia can now export up to 7,723 tons of olive oil to the United Kingdom duty-free, more than was exported in 2019.
Jul. 12, 2021
Exporters' Association of Crete Rejects Nutri-Score
The association argues that the application of Nutri-Score on the island’s olive oil and honey would be catastrophic for producers and consumers alike.
