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Nov. 9, 2022
Authorities Fear Europeās Drought Will Stretch Through Winter
The president of an Italian irrigation association criticized the āsilenceā of the European Commisison on the matter and called for a continental plan.
Nov. 9, 2022
Official Suggests Nutri-Score Will Not Be Europeās Single Nutrition Label
Instead, the European Commission may create its own label using elements of nominated front-of-pack labeling systems.
Nov. 2, 2022
After Algorithm Update, French Cheese Producers Renew Criticism of Nutri-Score
Cheese producers protested against Europeās mandatory adoption of Nutri-Score after an algorithm update resulted in lower scores for some cheeses.
Nov. 2, 2022 Business
Spain Lowers Barriers for Agricultural Workers to Access Wage Subsidies
Nov. 1, 2022 World
E.U. Asks Global Community to Accelerate Energy Transition Ahead of COP27
Oct. 31, 2022 Production
In Greece, Millers Call for Subsidies to Soften Impact of Rising Costs
Oct. 31, 2022 Business
Oct. 31, 2022 Business
Officials in Castilla-La Mancha Look to Oleotourism to Boost Farmer Incomes
Oct. 28, 2022
Award-Winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil the Latest Chapter in a Storied Slovenian Family Legacy
The BrataŔevec family has helped olive groves flourish in western Slovenia once again after the crop nearly disappeared following a 1929 cold snap.
Oct. 27, 2022
Xylella Spreads Beyond Buffer Zones in Puglia
The deadly pathogen is spreading less quickly as new technologies arrive, improving monitoring capabilities.
Oct. 27, 2022
Australian Heatwave Harbinger of Hot Summer, Hotter Century
Temperatures in northeastern Australia are 5 ĀŗC higher than the average monthly highs.
Oct. 27, 2022
Events Across Italy Set to Celebrate Traditional Olive Groves
Nearly 170 cities across the country will hold educational, cultural and tasting events in traditional olive groves and mills.
Oct. 26, 2022
In Croatia, Students Join Award-Winning Farm for Olive Harvest
Students from Zagreb also learned about the milling process. The oil they helped produce will be submitted to the 2023 NYIOOC.
Oct. 24, 2022
Italy Announces ā¬3.9B Investment in Water Infrastructure
The funds will be used to fix leaks, digitalize water management systems, renew irrigation channels and reinforce water systems in earthquake-prone areas.
Oct. 24, 2022
Farmers in Gaza Expect Bumper Harvest
Growers expect to harvest 45 tons of olives, allowing them to meet domestic demand for olive oil and table olives and export the rest.
Oct. 24, 2022
Producers in Abruzzo Seek PGI Certification
Farmers and producers in Italyās fifth-largest producing region hope the PGI will add value to their olive oils and mitigate rising production costs.
Oct. 24, 2022
Montenegro Harvest Begins with Ancient Tree in Mirovica
Visitors and volunteers tasted early harvest oils and helped harvest the country's oldest tree.
Oct. 17, 2022
Greece Hails Strong Presence in U.S. Table Olive Market as Exports Rise
Greece ranked second among table olives exporters to the United States in the first half of 2022 but received the highest prices.
Oct. 17, 2022
E.U. Green Lights ā¬100M Subsidy for Italian Olive Millers
The recipients will be eligible to receive the state-aid to cover up to half of the expense of upgrading their mills to be more efficient and sustainable.
Oct. 17, 2022
Olive Oil Aisles Result in Superior Supermarket Sales
Grouping all the olive oils in a single aisle and providing information about them resulted in an 18-percent increase in sales. Extra virgin olive oil sales rose 13 percent.
Oct. 17, 2022
Italyās Organic Food Sales More than Doubled in the Past Decade
The value of organic agricultural exports also rose by 181 percent in the same period. Wine led the way, but extra virgin olive oil was not far behind.
Oct. 17, 2022
Olive Oil Production to Fall 25%, European Commission Predicts
All of Europeās main producing countries, with the exception of Greece, are expecting significant production drops. However, some believe the forecast is too pessimistic.
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.