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Europe / page 26

Row of olive trees in a grove with green foliage and a natural landscape. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Jul. 24, 2024

Organic Olive Cultivation in Italy Continues to Expand

More than 6,000 hectares of olive groves were converted to organic agriculture in the last year as Italy inched closer to achieving European sustainability goals.

Old stone olive oil pressing equipment displayed outdoors near a building with visitors observing. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Jul. 20, 2024

Umbria Blazes the Trail of Year-Round Oleotourism

Traditionally confined to the harvest season, producers, restaurateurs and tourism officials in Umbria are working to turn extra virgin olive oil into a year-round attraction.

Three individuals standing together in front of an olive tree in an outdoor setting. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Jul. 20, 2024

Award-Winning Producer Promotes Rhodes as An Olive Oil Destination

Greece’s fourth-largest island is a well-known tourist destination. Consistently winning quality awards is helping Natura Rodos raise its profile as an olive oil producer.

Close-up of black olives with a glossy surface, placed in a clear bowl with green leaves. - Olive Oil Times
A supermarket aisle lined with shelves of olive oil bottles in various sizes and packaging. - Olive Oil Times
Rear view of a police van with the word 'Policia' on the back, driving on a city street. - Olive Oil Times
An olive tree with a twisted trunk and green leaves against a clear blue sky. - Olive Oil Times
Group of people at an award ceremony, some holding certificates and applauding. - Olive Oil Times
Three chefs in white jackets examining a cookbook while discussing culinary presentations. - Olive Oil Times
Food & Cooking

Jul. 9, 2024

Enhancing Excellence: How the World's Best Restaurant Uses Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Locally sourced extra virgin olive oil is an essential ingredient for the Michelin-star chefs at Disfrutar Barcelona and their award-winning tasting menu.

Aerial view of a tractor working in an olive grove with trees and shadows on the ground. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Jul. 7, 2024

Portuguese Producers Highlight Quality as the Cornerstone of Promotional Efforts

After achieving their second-biggest harvest ever, Portuguese producers celebrated impressive results at the World Olive Oil Competition.

Set of blue wooden chairs and a table with a checkered tablecloth near a body of water. - Olive Oil Times
Food & Cooking

Jul. 1, 2024

Three Beloved Greek Dishes to Try This Summer

Fresh, seasonal ingredients are combined with the year’s extra virgin olive oil to create some of the most delicious summer dishes of Greek cuisine.

A man in a suit presenting a container of olive oil in a warehouse setting. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Jun. 27, 2024

The 1,000-Member Co-Op Taking on The Challenging Terrain of Northern Portugal

The members of the Agricultural Cooperative of Olive Growers of Murça farm the rugged terrain, working together to produce award-winning extra virgin olive oil.

A truck parked in a loading area with mountains visible in the background. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Jun. 26, 2024

Rising Olive Oil Imports Contribute to Spain’s Trade Deficit with Argentina

While Spain’s agricultural trade deficit fell by 33 percent between 2022 and 2023, olive oil imports increased by nearly 230 percent due to a poor harvest and rising prices.

Various political campaign posters displayed on a concrete wall with numbered sections. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Jun. 25, 2024

Green Deal Under Threat After E.U. Elections

While climate change is expected to be relegated in the E.U.’s priorities after the European elections, farmers are unlikely to see changes in their work in the near future.

A large historic building in Madrid featuring ornate architectural details and a clock on the facade. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Jun. 25, 2024

Bank of Spain Attributes Ongoing Inflation to Soaring Olive Oil Prices

The bank’s statements come as the government announced plans to continue its Value-Added Tax markdown on most foods, including olive oil.

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Market stall displaying a variety of fruits and vegetables under a large ceiling structure. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Jun. 25, 2024

Spanish Households Purchase More Sunflower Oil Than Olive Oil for the First Time

Falling olive oil sales are linked to reduced production and elevated prices, whereas sunflower oil has become more affordable during the same timeframe.

Audience seated in a historic hall during a conference presentation with decorative walls and a large screen. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Jun. 25, 2024

Poets, Journalists, Researchers Awarded Literary Prize

Twelve awards were handed out in Rome for poetry, fiction and scientific research related to olive oil.

Vineyard landscape featuring terraced rows of grapevines and a house in the foreground. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Jun. 15, 2024

Report Reveals Growing Number of Olive Producers in Northern Italy

Olive farming is shifting north in Italy as sustainability in a changing climate guides new ventures. Organic growing is also on the rise.

Man examining fresh vegetables at a market stall with various produce displayed. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Jun. 12, 2024

Record Olive Oil Prices Drive Food Inflation in Greece

A study from the National Bank of Greece found that record olive oil prices were responsible for almost 50 percent of the increase in total food inflation.

Aerial view of solar panels arranged in rows on a hillside with wind turbines in the background. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Jun. 12, 2024

Proposal Would Ban Solar Panel Installation on Italy's Farmlands

Exemptions for agri-voltaic systems would still allow research and development of projects in olive groves to continue.

Rows of Carbonell olive oil bottles on a production line in a factory setting. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Jun. 12, 2024

Deoleo North America CEO Says Sustainability is Key to Growing Olive Oil Sector

Thierry Moyroud views Deoleo as guardians of the industry, prioritizing quality production and sustainable practices above all else.

Colorful plastic crates filled with harvested olives placed under olive trees in a field. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Jun. 10, 2024

Farmers in Greece Witness the Impacts of Climate Change After Historically Low Harvest

Farmers and millers throughout Greece have reported that climate change is making it increasingly difficult to produce award-winning extra virgin olive oil.

An ancient olive tree encircled by a stone structure in a green area. - Olive Oil Times
World

Jun. 10, 2024

Concrete and Water Are Damaging Montenegro's Oldest Olive Tree

In their efforts to turn the 2,247-year-old Stara Maslina into a tourist attraction, local authorities have inadvertently damaged the iconic olive tree.

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