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Europe / page 38

Freshly baked bread rolls arranged on a conveyor belt in a production facility. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Apr. 24, 2024

Nutri-Score Changed Food Formulas in France, Researchers Find

Food producers are changing ingredients to improve Nutri-Score ratings.

A man in a suit speaking at a podium during an event about olive oil as a tourist brand. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Apr. 24, 2024

Officials Urge Croatia's Tourism Operators to Showcase Award-Winning Olive Oils

Olive growers and millers are being encouraged to showcase their products and processes to the country’s 20 million annual visitors.

Individual walking among olive trees in a grove with mountains in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Apr. 18, 2024

Triumphant Producer Reveals Potential of Frosinone

An hour outside Rome, Frosinone is not widely known for olive oil production. Al Piglio hopes to change that with its World Competition win.

A couple standing in an olive grove with a dog, smiling at the camera. - Olive Oil Times
A villa with a tower situated on a hillside in Tuscany, surrounded by trees and rolling hills. - Olive Oil Times
Group of individuals holding awards on stage during a ceremony in a historical building. - Olive Oil Times
Row of olive trees in a green field with rolling hills in the background under a cloudy sky. - Olive Oil Times
Olive harvesting machine operating between rows of olive trees in a grove. - Olive Oil Times
A worker near an irrigation tank in an olive grove with rows of olive trees. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Apr. 12, 2024

Olive Growing Starting to Take Root in Central Europe

As climate change makes Central European winters milder and drier, farmers in Austria and northeastern Croatia are beginning to plant olives.

View of the twin towers of Munich's Cathedral framed by surrounding buildings. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Apr. 11, 2024

Germany's Consumer Watchdog Warns Olive Oil Quality Is Falling

The warning comes after 17 of 19 samples of labeled extra virgin olive oil were found to be marginal, at best.

A large crowd of demonstrators with tractors and flags participating in a protest. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Apr. 10, 2024

Farmers Protest European Agricultural Policies in Madrid

The protestors demand exceptions for European environmental regulations that they argue make their products less competitive on the global market.

Two men using tools to harvest olives from an olive tree in a field. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Apr. 9, 2024

Legacy Meets Innovation at Tuscany’s Azienda Pometti

The latest generation of farmers at the 600-year-old Azienda Pometti is using state-of-the-art methods to produce award-winning, sustainable olive oil.

Two individuals using long poles to harvest olives from trees in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Apr. 9, 2024

Slovenian Producers Celebrate Award-Winning Finish to Challenging Harvest

While Slovenia's production fell 20 percent below average, two producers overcame inclement weather and pests to produce award-winning extra virgin olive oil.

Coastal view featuring a city skyline with mountains in the background and clear blue water. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Apr. 9, 2024

Discovery of Adulterated Olive Oil Kindles Debate Over Testing in Northern Cyprus

High olive oil prices and an import ban by the de facto state have created fertile ground for unscrupulous actor’s in the local market.

Entrance sign of Peskesi restaurant with greenery and patrons dining inside. - Olive Oil Times
Food & Cooking

Apr. 9, 2024

The Farm-to-Table Restaurant Bringing the Cretan Diet Back in Vogue

The owner and managers of Peskesi are working to reintroduce the Cretan diet to locals and tourists alike.

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A row of young olive trees in terracotta pots arranged on a wooden shelf. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Apr. 3, 2024

Nurseries in Spain Are Running Low on Olive Tree Seedlings

High olive oil prices at origin, interest from private equity and farmers seeking to shift away from more water-intensive crops are fueling the shortages.

Vibrant display of various fruits and vegetables in a market setting with carts and crates. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Apr. 1, 2024

Italians Have Changed Their Olive Oil Purchase Habits, Survey Finds

Despite rising prices and lower availability, 48 percent of Italian households continue to purchase as much olive oil as they did in previous years.

A man wearing glasses and a checked shirt standing in front of a herd of cattle in a field. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Apr. 1, 2024

Belgian Farmer Sues Energy Company Over Climate Damages

Hugues Falys wants energy giant TotalEnergies to take part of the blame for the dry and warm weather that has impacted his livestock and farming business.

A person holding a large round flatbread topped with seeds and spices, presented on a wooden tray. - Olive Oil Times
Food & Cooking

Mar. 27, 2024

Olive Oil and Soparnik Are Indispensable for Croatians at Easter

Olive trees and extra virgin olive oil play important roles in Croatian Christians' celebrations of Holy Week, especially in the flagship dish, Soparnik.

Production

Mar. 22, 2024

The Growing Pains of Albania’s Ascendant Olive Oil Sector

Production has doubled in the past decade and is expected to continue to rise. Some worry that quality will not follow suit.

A woman with sunglasses and a backpack smiling while standing in an orchard with trees in the background. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Mar. 21, 2024

New Law in Italy Incentivizes Young People to Become Farmers

The legislation includes favorable tax rates for young people starting businesses, along with grants to buy land and equipment.

Aerial view of an olive grove with rows of olive trees and machinery in the center. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Mar. 21, 2024

Olive Oil Producers in Portugal Celebrate Country’s Second-Highest Yield

From the traditional groves in the north to the super-high-density plantations of the south, producers across Portugal overcame winter rain to achieve a bountiful harvest.

Two men standing outdoors holding bottles of olive oil in front of an olive tree. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Mar. 19, 2024

Growers in Croatia Await Contest Results

Industry advocates and producers see the NYIOOC as a way to showcase Croatia's quality and combat adulteration and fraud.

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