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Dec. 29, 2021
Italy Implements European Law Prohibiting Sale of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Below Cost
A senior official at Assitol said the law is needed to protect small producers and growers from unsustainable business practices.
Dec. 22, 2021
E.U. Moves to Block Deforestation-Derived Imports, Including Some Palm Oil
A new European Commission proposal aims to significantly slash imports of commodities associated with deforestation, especially in Brazil, Indonesia and Malaysia.
Dec. 18, 2021
Olive Cultivation Is Expanding in Georgia
Local olive farmers and the International Olive Council are working to expand olive growing using imported and native olive varieties.
Dec. 18, 2021 News Briefs
Catalonia Pledges €1M to Filomena Recovery, Rejects Most Aid Requests
Dec. 17, 2021 Business
Dogs and Drones: New Projects in Puglia Emphasize Early Detection Against Xylella
Dec. 17, 2021 News Briefs
New Efforts Underway to Restore Abandoned Olive Groves in Sardinia
Dec. 17, 2021 Business
Dec. 16, 2021 Production
European Commission Predicts an Upward Trend in Production After This Year's Setback
Dec. 16, 2021
Harvest Unfolds with Mixed Results in Greece
A modest yield is expected in most of the producing regions of the country, with many producers pinning their hopes on quality.
Dec. 15, 2021
Olive Oil Exports to Exceed 1M Tons by 2030, E.U. Forecasts
Despite positive trade news, climate change and declining consumption present challenges for the sector in the coming decade.
Dec. 15, 2021
Extra Virgin Olive Oils Will Be Sent to Space in 2022
Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti will bring seven extra virgin olive oils for her crew to enjoy with their meals and to see how the oils hold up in space.
Dec. 10, 2021
Harvest Underway in France with Varying Expectations
Challenges created by springtime frost and summer drought have led to an uncertain harvest forecast, with production predictions ranging from 3,000 to 5,000 tons.
Dec. 9, 2021
Centonze, a Forward-Looking Farm Rooted in Sicily's History
In western Sicily’s Belice Valley, Centonze produces award-winning extra virgin olive oil, celebrating the land and history, while focusing on sustainability and innovation.
Dec. 7, 2021
Up to 27 Million in Spain Face Water Shortages by 2050, Minister Warns
The southeast of Spain is at the highest risk. New investments in infrastructure and technology are critical to mitigating the impacts of the crisis.
Dec. 7, 2021
Producers on Crete Look to DNA Analysis to Add Value
Local producers have joined forces with scientists In Chania, Crete, to identify, analyze and transfer the DNA identity of olive oil from the field to the bottle, achieving authenticity and traceability for their local products.
Dec. 6, 2021
European Parliament Approves CAP Reform Amid Strong Opposition
Supporters of the new Common Agricultural Policy said it will more fairly distribute funds to small farmers. Opponents said it does too little on climate change.
Dec. 6, 2021
Study: Traditional Olive Groves Absorb More Carbon than Intensive Ones
A study from the University of Jaén shows that traditional olive groves directly combat climate change and cause far less environmental damage than intensive cultivation methods.
Dec. 1, 2021
Award-Winning French Producer Looks to The Past to Meet Challenges of The Future
Maintaining organic farming methods and experimenting with ancient olive varieties are how Château d’Estoublon keeps its 500-year olive oil production history alive.
Dec. 1, 2021
New Olive Trees Are Being Planted in Xylella-Ravaged Puglia
A new law in Italy has changed monitoring and removal operations in Xylella-plagued areas. Funds are being used to replant trees and compensate millers.
Nov. 30, 2021
Award-Winning Producer Says Croatians Need to Return to Their Traditional Roots
After climate change wreaked havoc on the 2021 harvest, one of Croatia’s leading producers believes the olive farming paradigm in the country must change.
Nov. 29, 2021
Critics of Nutri-Score Demand Reform to Ratings of PDO and PGI Foods
Officials in France, Italy and Spain want specialty products to be treated differently than processed foods by the labeling system.
Nov. 22, 2021
Italy Ramps up Nutri-Score Criticism as Deadline for E.U. Food Labeling System Looms
The Italian Agriculture minister continued to denounce how Nutri-Score grades local specialties, while drumming up support for an alternative.
Nov. 22, 2021
Social Farming Initiatives in Italy Focus on Environment, Inclusion
Italy leads the way in social olive farming with projects in Tuscany and Molise that focus on quality, protecting biodiversity and social inclusion of marginalized groups.