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Oct. 13, 2022
Officials Congratulate Regional NYIOOC Winners at Ceremony in Split
Ahead of the harvest, olive growers from Split-Dalmatia County were congratulated for their 17 awards at the 2022 World Olive Oil Competition.
Oct. 13, 2022
Olive Oil Prices Hit Record Highs in Spain After 'Unprecedented' Market Events
Prices for all grades of olive oil shot up after the Spanish and Andalusian governments released official harvest estimates well below initial expectations.
Oct. 12, 2022
After Initial Optimism, Mixed Results for Australian Producers
Torrential rain resulted in no harvests for some regions of Australia, while others enjoyed similar yields to last yearās record-highs.
Oct. 12, 2022 Production
Tunisian Olive Oil Production Falls to 23 Percent Below Five-Year Average
Oct. 12, 2022 Business
Rising Production Prices Force Some Farmers in Sicily to Forgo Harvest
Oct. 12, 2022 Business
Olive Oil and Agri-Food Exports Rise Even as Italy Re-Enters Trade Deficit
Oct. 10, 2022 Producer Profiles
Solfrut Sets Sights on Expanding Domestic Market as Production Grows
Oct. 6, 2022 Health
Oct. 6, 2022
Excitement, Anticipation in Slovenia as Harvest Gets Underway
Despite high spring heat and drought, producers are anticipating high quantities of olives along with the excellent quality of the resulting oil.
Oct. 6, 2022
Art Exhibition Raises Awareness of Growing Wildfire Risk, Funds Reforestation
Artist Michele Ardu's exhibition 'Aurum Urens' uses charred olive tree remains from Sardinia to raise awareness of the impacts of climate change.
Oct. 6, 2022
Farmers in France Confirm Grim Predictions as Harvest Gets Underway
Heat and drought led to premature olive drops across southern France. The yield is expected to fall by 50 percent compared to last year.
Oct. 6, 2022
Municipalities in Southern Italy Swap Used Cooking Oil for Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sorrentoās initiative is meant to prevent pollution from used cooking oil being dumped down drains and ending up in the sea. Other cities are adopting similar measures.
Oct. 6, 2022
Producers in Andalusia Brace for Second Worst Harvest on Record
Olive oil production in Andalusia is expected to be nearly 50 percent below the rolling five-year average. The table olive harvest will also be significantly lower.
Oct. 6, 2022
Lithuanian Firm Seeks Patent for Drug to Prevent Xylella
Quantum Satis Engeneeringās chief executive said the treatment would kill the bacteria in infected trees and work as a preventative in healthy ones.
Sep. 30, 2022
European Awards Champion Organic Agriculture
Prizes were awarded to farmers, projects, retailers and regions to promote the blocās push to convert one-quarter of its agriculture to organic practices by 2030.
Sep. 30, 2022
Businesses and Consumers Need Uniform Food Labels, E.U. Commissioner Says
Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides told European agricultural ministers that a pan-European food label would be published soon.
Sep. 30, 2022
Inflation Cuts Premium Food Sales in U.S., but Not Extra Virgin Olive Oil
A recent survey found six in 10 Americans are buying less premium or luxury food. However, importers and producers reported no drop in olive oil sales.
Sep. 29, 2022
Organic Olive Groves Continue to Flourish in Spain
Andalusia and AragĆ³n experienced the most significant increases in organic olive cultivation.
Sep. 29, 2022
Promising Signs of a Robust Harvest in Greece
Contrary to other main European producers, Greece expects a substantial increase in its harvest yield. However, significant challenges could hamper the final tally.
Sep. 27, 2022
Olive Farmer Unearths an Ancient Mosaic in Gaza
The Byzantine-era floor was discovered accidentally. However, the remains of walls and glass artifacts show that the area could yield even more stunning discoveries.
Sep. 27, 2022
Growers and Producers in Italy Anticipate a Challenging Harvest
Rising production costs combined with lower-than-expected yields in some parts of Italy will force many olive-related companies to make tough decisions.
Sep. 22, 2022
Rising Prices Expose Untapped Potential for Tunisian Exports
Rising olive oil prices at origins have seen Tunisian exports increase in value by one-third in the past year, even as volumes dipped.
Sep. 21, 2022
Adverse Weather Dampens New Zealand Harvest
Producers began 2022 with optimism for another excellent harvest, but rain and disease resulted in some producers yielding no oil at all.