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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.
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.
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.
Oct. 26, 2021 Production
Puglia Warns Farmers of Ineffective Xylella Fastidiosa Cures
Oct. 26, 2021 Production
As the Harvest Gets Underway in Croatia, Officials Provide Safety Tips to Farmers
Oct. 21, 2021 Production
In Tuscany, Farmers Cope With Climate Challenges While Striving for Top Quality
Oct. 21, 2021 Business
Oct. 20, 2021 Production
European Olive Oil Exports Expected to Recover as Costs Rise
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sep. 30, 2021
Award-Winning Producers on Å olta Prepare for Modest Harvest
The Zlatna Šoltanka cooperative is preparing for a 25-percent lower yield than last year’s. Still, its founder emphasizes that quality trumps quantity.
Sep. 29, 2021
Producers in Istria Brace for a Disappointing Harvest
Producers on Croatia’s northwestern peninsula expect a decrease of up to 80 percent compared with last year’s yield.
Sep. 28, 2021
Study: Human Activity Increased Likelihood and Severity of July Floods in Western Europe
The World Weather Attribution Initiative concluded that human-caused climate change increased the likelihood of the historic flooding by as much as 20 percent.
Sep. 28, 2021
5.5 Million Hectares of Traditional Olive Groves at Risk of Abandonment
A new report highlights the major transformation that the olive sector is undergoing, with modern groves set to replace many traditional ones.
Sep. 27, 2021
Newly-Proposed Med Index Rating Seeks to Surpass Nutri-Score and Nutrinform
A front-of-pack labeling system takes into account a food item’s macro and micro-nutrients and its social and environmental sustainability.
Sep. 23, 2021
Award-Winning Producers in Central Italy Prepare for Harvest
Sustainable farming, state-of-the-art milling, and synergies between committed farmers are key factors behind the success of the producers from central Italy
Sep. 23, 2021
WTO Delays Judgement on Spanish Black Olive Tariffs for Third Time
The European Union and the United States are negotiating a solution to the disagreement over anti-dumping tariffs imposed on Spain.
Sep. 17, 2021
Rehabilitating Olive Trees in Aragón to Stem Spain’s Rural Exodus
Apadrina un Oliva has put the area’s abandoned olive trees up for adoption. The result has handed a lifeline to the town and its residents.