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Dec. 5, 2022
Farmers in Córdoba Fear Lasting Effects of Prolonged Drought
The lack of rainfall and scarce water resources mean trees may not receive enough water this winter to produce fruit and oil in 2023.
Dec. 1, 2022
Italy Plans to Fund Mobile App to Counter Nutri-Score
The app is part of a €100 million effort to promote traditional Italian food products in 2023.
Nov. 30, 2022
Greek Prime Minister Pledges to Restore Amfissa Olive Grove
Konstantinos Mitsotakis said that 60,000 olive trees will be planted in Amfissa. New initiatives are being planned to add value to its olives and olive oil.
Nov. 30, 2022 Grades
Nov. 28, 2022 Producer Profiles
Bureaucracy Hampers Expansion of Olive Oil Production in Croatia, Producer Warns
Nov. 17, 2022 News Briefs
Spain's Minister of Agriculture Calls on Olive Oil Sector to Keep Prices Affordable
Nov. 17, 2022 News Briefs
Consequences of Climate Change Increasingly Felt by Croatian Olive Growers
Nov. 17, 2022 Production
Nov. 15, 2022
Reimagining the Xylella-Devastated Landscape of Southern Puglia
Public and private stakeholders are working together in Salento province to plant new crops and revitalize the previously devastated landscape.
Nov. 15, 2022
Award-Winning Producer on Corsica Stays Optimistic Despite Island's Challenges
The challenges of high-quality olive oil production are accentuated on an island, Emile Borel-Berta told us. Still, the NYIOOC award-winning producer is confident about the future.
Nov. 14, 2022
Despite Drought, Croatia Enjoys Fruitful Harvest
Producers across Croatia are expecting a bumper harvest after timely rain saved many from the scorching summer drought.
Nov. 14, 2022
E.U. Announces Measures to Ensure Fertilizer Supply, Lower Costs
The Commission's plans include excluding fertilizer producers from natural gas rationing, financial aid for farmers and the liberalization of international fertilizer trade.
Nov. 14, 2022
Researchers Study How Lack of Chill Hours Impacts Olive Development, Oil Quality
The lack of chill hours has resulted in longer flowering periods, more oil accumulation and distinct oil chemistry in olives grown in the subtropical climate of Tenerife.
Nov. 14, 2022
Titone Carry on Pioneering Legacy of Organic Farming on Sicily
From father to daughter, the award-winning producer continues following her father’s path of high-quality production and sustainability.
Nov. 14, 2022
Farms in Italy Welcome an Uptick in Agritourism as Challenging Harvest Gets Underway
The legislation provides funds to train farmers and producers how to run tourism operations in Puglia, which is expecting a 50-percent production decrease.
Nov. 10, 2022
Ahead of a Bumper Harvest, Lebanese Producers Demonstrate Resilience
Producers expect near-record yields but continue to face some of the world's most difficult olive oil production conditions.
Nov. 10, 2022
Europe and Morocco Sign Deal to Develop Sustainable Agricultural
The €115 million program is meant to modernize Morocco’s agricultural sector, promote reforestation and protect biodiversity.
Nov. 10, 2022
Nearly Half of the Farmland in Europe Faces Erosion Factors
Soil assessment and conservation measures are increasingly important due to climate change. Good farming practices could reduce erosion caused by tillage, water and wind.
Nov. 9, 2022
Record Harvest in Herzegovina Heralds Expansion of Olive Growing in Western Balkans
Herzegovina produced 280,000 liters of olive oil. Officials plan to triple the amount of land dedicated to olive growing in the coming years.
Nov. 9, 2022
Olive Growers in Extremadura Ask for Expansion of Wage Subsidies
The combination of rising production costs and expectations of the worst olive harvest in recorded history has led growers to ask Madrid for financial aid.
Nov. 9, 2022
Authorities Fear Europe’s Drought Will Stretch Through Winter
The president of an Italian irrigation association criticized the “silence” of the European Commisison on the matter and called for a continental plan.
Nov. 9, 2022
Official Suggests Nutri-Score Will Not Be Europe’s Single Nutrition Label
Instead, the European Commission may create its own label using elements of nominated front-of-pack labeling systems.
Nov. 2, 2022
After Algorithm Update, French Cheese Producers Renew Criticism of Nutri-Score
Cheese producers protested against Europe’s mandatory adoption of Nutri-Score after an algorithm update resulted in lower scores for some cheeses.