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Europe / page 44

Close-up of a police officer's uniform featuring a badge and radio equipment. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Dec. 7, 2023

Police in Spain and Italy Uncover Olive Oil Fraud Ring

A Europol investigation led to the arrest of eleven accused of adulterating extra virgin olive oil with other products.

A group of individuals posing together for a photo in an outdoor area with greenery and a stone structure. - Olive Oil Times
Health

Dec. 5, 2023

EU Project Aims to Level the Playing Field with Processed Foods

The MedDiet4All project promotes the benefits of a Mediterranean diet and communicates the adverse health effects of ultra-processed foods.

Two individuals holding a blue net filled with freshly harvested olives of various colors. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Dec. 5, 2023

Soaring Expenses Strain Producers in Southern Europe

Olive oil producers in Spain, Italy and Greece are grappling with challenges that threaten the viability of the sector.

Detailed close-up image of a black ant showing its head and antennae. - Olive Oil Times
Sunlight filtering through the leaves of an olive tree in a natural setting. - Olive Oil Times
Two men posing for a selfie while holding a bottle of olive oil outdoors. - Olive Oil Times
Large sign displaying 'Black Friday' with discount information on a city street. - Olive Oil Times
Aerial view of terraced agricultural fields along a coastal cliff with ocean waves below. - Olive Oil Times
Six men standing together in an olive grove, dressed in casual and formal attire. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Nov. 20, 2023

Finding Balance in a Changing Sector Yields Success for Portuguese Exporter

Quality serves as Est. Manuel Silva Torrado’s north star as the company navigates export markets and the country’s rapidly changing sector.

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Business

Nov. 20, 2023

Olive Oil Sales Slump in Spain and Italy Amid Rising Prices

Consumers are switching to smaller bottles of extra virgin olive oil and, in some cases, choosing lower grades.

Houses surrounded by olive trees in a rural landscape with hills in the background. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Nov. 20, 2023

Languedoc Extra Virgin Olive Oil Receives PDO Certification

Made from the local Lucques and Olivière varieties, Languedoc becomes France’s ninth extra virgin olive oil to receive Protected Designation of Origin status.

Various wine corks with different colors and markings placed in a wire basket. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Nov. 9, 2023

Europe Strengthens Rules to Protect PDO and PGI Products

A new European Union-wide set of rules governing PDO and PGI food products will focus on the online protection of the name and reputation of the products.

A hillside covered with rows of olive trees under a cloudy sky. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Nov. 6, 2023

Olive Oil Production in Europe Expected to Reach 1.5M Tons in 2023/24

Yields are expected to rebound after last year's historic lows. However, rising prices will hamper exports and consumption.

A worker in a green and blue outfit harvesting olives in an olive grove under a clear blue sky. - Olive Oil Times
World

Oct. 31, 2023

Global Olive Oil Production Set for Second Straight Year of Decline

The world’s seven largest olive oil-producing countries are expected to yield 1.97 million tons in the 2023/24 crop year, 23 percent below the average of the previous four campaigns.

Workers in safety gear cutting down a large tree stump in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Oct. 30, 2023

New Spray Could Protect Olive Trees from Xylella

Researchers have developed a technology that allows the inactivation of specific plant genes through a single spray application.

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World

Oct. 30, 2023

Croatia Wins Olive Picking Championship

The four-person team of local restaurateurs hand-harvested 48.2 kilograms of olives in the sixth edition of the World Olive Picking Championship.

A warehouse worker in a green hoodie sorting through cardboard boxes in a dimly lit environment. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Oct. 26, 2023

High-Priced Olive Oil Fuels Thefts in Greece, Farmers Respond

Tons of olive oil were stolen from a mill in northern Greece. Meanwhile, producers in Crete are contemplating anti-theft measures such as GPS trackers.

A landscape view of an olive grove featuring several mature olive trees under a partly cloudy sky. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 26, 2023

Extremadura Bucks the Trend of Below-Average Harvests in Spain

A steady increase in the number of intensive olive groves in the region may explain the rise in production.

Three individuals using poles to harvest olives from trees in an orchard with green nets on the ground. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 26, 2023

Slovenian Producers Expect Low Harvest Due to Extreme Weather, Off-Year

With the harvest getting underway in Slovenia, expectations differ from producer to producer, but few are optimistic.

Olive trees growing in a field with yellow flowers in the foreground and rows of trees in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Oct. 23, 2023

Rising Prices, New Technology Attract Private Equity Interest in Olive Oil

Analysts are eyeing promising financial returns in the olive oil market, particularly in Spain and Portugal.

An ancient stone bridge in a landscape filled with olive trees and rocky terrain. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Oct. 23, 2023

Europe Approves PDO for Memecik from Aydın, Turkey

Aydın Memecik is set to become the country's third Protected Designation of Origin for olive oil.

Three individuals harvesting olives from an olive tree using nets and sticks in a field. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 16, 2023

Olive Oil Production in Portugal Set to Rebound

Officials estimate Portugal will produce 140,000 to 150,000 tons of olive oil in the current crop year. Drought and labor shortages presented significant challenges.

Group of people participating in olive harvesting under trees with nets on the ground. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 16, 2023

Olive Trees on Public Land Provide Bountiful Harvest for Italian Locals

A growing number of local authorities encourage local citizens and schools to harvest abandoned olive trees on public lands.

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