The Mercosur-European Union free trade deal still needs to be approved by individual countries and Europe and its parliament before coming into force.

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Business

Dec. 14, 2024

In Molise, Olive Tree Adoption Supports Health Research

As a tribute to the memory of his wife Gianna, Orazio Ferrelli planted a new olive grove and put the olive trees up for adoption to support research and raise awareness on prevention.

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Dec. 14, 2024 News Briefs

E.U Report Predicts Stagnant Olive Oil Market

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Dec. 10, 2024 Business

Italian Producers Grapple with Market Instability

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Dec. 5, 2024 Business

An Accusation of Widespread Fraud Sparks Controversy in Spain

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Dec. 2, 2024 Production

Labor Shortage Cripples Spanish Olive Harvest

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Dec. 2, 2024 Production

Dry Heat Followed by Torrential Rain Curb Croatian Yields

Business

Nov. 25, 2024

Carrefour Mandates Nutri-Score Labels for French Suppliers

The supermarket chain said the company would calculate its Nutri-Score ratings for suppliers who fail to comply.

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Production

Nov. 20, 2024

Drought and Warm Winter Lead to Sharp Decline in Sicily's Harvest

While yields remain within the norm, producers across Sicily anticipate significantly lower olive oil production.

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News Briefs

Nov. 15, 2024

Spanish Table Olive Sector on Edge After Trump Election Win

Spain's black table olive producers, already reeling from tariffs imposed during the first Trump administration, fear more are on the horizon.

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Production

Nov. 14, 2024

Italian Growers Face Disappointing Yields

In northern and central Italy, many producers are seeing below-average oil yields. In the south, yields are normal but there's far less fruit.

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Producer Profiles

Nov. 13, 2024

Danish Family Crafts Award-Winning Olive Oil in Tuscany

The family behind Casale 3 Danesi reflect on what it takes for a small farm to produce award-winning olive oil after a challenging harvest.

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Production

Nov. 7, 2024

Harvest in Greece Runs Into Early Problems

The ongoing drought battering southern Greece threatens to reduce this year's expected olive oil yield of around 240,000 tons.

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Business

Nov. 4, 2024

Italy Mints Special Labels for Its PDO and PGI Olive Oils

The Italian Polygraphic Institute and State Mint craft the labels to guarantee the traceability of extra virgin olive oils with geographical indications.

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Production

Oct. 31, 2024

Study Suggests Stink Bug Caused Mysterious Fruit Drop in Italy

The brown marmorated stink bug has been identified in Italian and Greek olive groves. Increasing evidence now links its presence to an early fruit drop in northern Italy.

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Production

Oct. 31, 2024

Producers in Portugal Anticipate Another Bumper Harvest

Production could reach 190,000 tons after a wet winter replenished aquifers. However, labor remains a challenge for some growers.

News Briefs

Oct. 25, 2024

Romania Sets New Rules for Nutri-Score Adoption

After an initial ban, the Romanian government said Nutri-Score labels can be applied voluntarily on some items.

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Business

Oct. 18, 2024

Team Lithuania Triumphs at Seventh Olive Picking Championship

In addition to the competitive part of the program, numerous tastings, excursions and social events were held in Brač, which boasts a centuries-old olive oil-producing tradition.

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News Briefs

Oct. 18, 2024

European Union Olive Oil Production Set to Grow by One-Third

Brussels’ autumn short-term outlook predicts volatile prices.

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Production

Oct. 18, 2024

Officials in Spain Optimistic Ahead of Harvest as Prices Remain Elevated

Spain is expected to produce between 1.4 and 1.5 million tons of olive oil in the 2024/25 crop year after a wet winter and mild spring favored a bumper crop.

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Production

Oct. 13, 2024

Low-Cost Olive Pest Control Solution in Development

Researchers in Spain are developing an artificial intelligence tool to help farmers sustainably and affordably monitor for pests and take action against infestations.

Production

Oct. 7, 2024

Production in Italy Set for Sharp Decline, Down One-Third

Heat and drought in the south, combined with an ‘off-year,’ have resulted in a 30 percent decline in olive oil production in Italy.