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Europe / page 96

Olives collected in nets during the harvesting process in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Nov. 10, 2021

Producers in Southern Italy in Crisis as Challenges Mount

From the hot and dry summer to the Covid-fueled labor shortages and unrelenting spread of Xylella fastidiosa, many farmers in Puglia find themselves in an emergency.

Man using a long pole to harvest olives from a tree in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Nov. 9, 2021

Italy Pledges €30 Million to Small and Medium Producers

The Stato-Regioni Conference has earmarked the funds to help producers improve quality and sustainably increase production.

Five men sitting on the ground holding olives in their hands near an olive tree. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Nov. 9, 2021

Celebrating the Fruit of An Ancient Tree in Montenegro

The Old Olive Tree in southern Montenegro is thought to be the oldest in Europe and the third-oldest in the world.

Night view of a port with illuminated shipping containers and cranes reflecting on the water. - Olive Oil Times

Nov. 8, 2021 News Briefs

Global Olive Oil Imports Slip

Narrow cobblestone alley with a blue dome building in the background and flower petals on the ground. - Olive Oil Times
A wooden crate filled with various freshly harvested vegetables, including carrots, beets, and cucumbers. - Olive Oil Times
A landscape view of an olive grove with rows of olive trees and a clear sky. - Olive Oil Times
A man smiling in an olive oil processing facility with machinery and bottles of olive oil in the foreground. - Olive Oil Times
Demonstrators holding banners that read 'NO MAFIA XYELLA' during a protest in Puglia. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Nov. 1, 2021

An Estimated 33,000 Jobs Lost to Xylella Fastidiosa in Puglia

Officials warned against underestimating the threat to the region's economy posed by the continued spread of the deadly olive tree disease.

Four men standing together outdoors among olive trees, all looking at the camera. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Oct. 27, 2021

Sustainability, Innovation Guide This Award-Winning Producer in Apulia

From trying out new production methods to transforming waste into renewable energy, the producers behind Frantoio Muraglia have found a winning combination.

Hands collecting olives and leaves from a large pile on a black net during the olive harvesting process. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 27, 2021

Farmers in Apulia Deal with Drought, High Costs as Harvest Begins

Steep price rises for energy and fuel are adding unprecedented costs for producers. Meanwhile, agricultural associations warn drought-induced damage is worse than previously predicted.

Individual using a hand saw to prune an olive tree branch in a garden setting. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 26, 2021

Puglia Warns Farmers of Ineffective Xylella Fastidiosa Cures

Members of the regional balance commission said no product on the market can cure the Xylella fastidiosa bacteria, which continues to hurt producers across the region.

A man harvesting olives from a tree, focusing on the branches and fruit. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 26, 2021

As the Harvest Gets Underway in Croatia, Officials Provide Safety Tips to Farmers

From broken bones to poisonous bites, there is plenty of inherent danger when harvesting olives. Eye injuries are among the most prevalent in Croatia’s olive groves.

Coastal view of Monte Argentario in South Tuscany, featuring hills and the sea. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 21, 2021

In Tuscany, Farmers Cope With Climate Challenges While Striving for Top Quality

After last year's outstanding harvest, Tuscan producers are preparing for a lighter one. A hot and dry summer is partly to blame.

Olive trees in a grove with orange nets spread across the ground for harvesting olives. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Oct. 21, 2021

Italian Trade Group Backs Pan-European Traceability Rules

In wake of the new legislation passed in Spain, the Italian producer association said it is time for all European countries to adopt the same practices.

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Cargo ship docked at a port, loaded with colorful shipping containers at night. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 20, 2021

European Olive Oil Exports Expected to Recover as Costs Rise

The latest short-term projections show limited growth in exports and steady production. While olive oil prices rose last year, so did production costs.

Green nets spread out on the ground with fallen olives during an olive harvesting process. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Oct. 19, 2021

Olive Oil Production in Spain Expected to Fall, Officials Say

Spain is expected to produce about 1.3 million tons of olive oil in the 2021/22 crop year. Poor weather conditions in Andalusia are largely to blame.

Several rounds of cheese resting on a wooden surface in a storage area. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Oct. 19, 2021

French Cheese Association Rejects ‘Simplistic’ Nutri-Score

Producers behind France’s Roquefort cheeses said the rating system failed to take into account the health benefits of their famous product.

A person holding a bottle of olive oil while standing next to a shopping cart in a grocery store. - Olive Oil Times
World

Oct. 6, 2021

Study: Nutri-Score Label System Does Not Discourage Olive Oil Consumption

Researchers found that the Nutri-Score label allowed consumers to correctly identify olive oil as the healthiest option among eight vegetable oils.

A man and a woman kneeling beside a light brown puppy in a garden setting. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Oct. 5, 2021

Award-Winning Farm in Croatia Grows Its Brand in The Austrian Market

The producers behind Avistria use social media to find and grow relationships with clients in their native Austria from their farm in Croatia.

Freshly extracted olive oil flowing from a spout into a collection container during the production process. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 5, 2021

Olive Oil Production in Greece Expected to Slip

Greek olive oil production will be off 20 percent from last year's yield, early estimates say.

A scenic view of an olive grove with rolling hills under a sunset sky. - Olive Oil Times
World

Oct. 4, 2021

Production in Italy Bolstered by Strong Recovery in South

Olive oil production is expected to rebound in Puglia and other southern regions, while Central and Northern producers stand to face a disappointing season.

Hands pouring freshly harvested green olives from a basket into a burlap sack. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Oct. 1, 2021

Italian Olive Oil Exports Doubled in Last 20 Years

Italian farmers’ association Coldiretti said an increasing appetite for the Mediterranean diet was fueling exports, but warned a new labeling program could lead to setbacks.

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