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Jul. 18, 2022
Spain Launches a New Strategy Against Desertification
Desertification in the world’s top olive oil-producing country is being fueled by the ongoing drought and poor land management practices.
Jul. 15, 2022
Award-Winning Producer Emphasizes Sustainable Expansion in the Jordan Desert
Jordan’s only award-winning producer at the 2022 NYIOOC reflects on the role of preserving the environment on quality and prepare for the post-Covid world.
Jul. 13, 2022
Olive Oil Production Expected to Decrease in Italy Due to Ongoing Drought
After a promising start to 2022, with plenty of blossoms on the olive trees, heat and dry weather have led to a significant fruit drop and a lower-than-expected harvest.
Jul. 13, 2022 News Briefs
Agricultural Incomes Rise in Andalusia, Boosted by Resurgent Olive Oil Sector
Jul. 13, 2022 Production
One-Third Fewer Olive Farms in Italy Now Than in 2010, Report Finds
Jul. 13, 2022 World
Signs of Life from Millenary Olive Tree Burned in Sardinian Wildfires
Jul. 11, 2022 Business
Jul. 11, 2022 The Best Olive Oils
Israeli Producers Celebrate Record Year at World Competition
Jul. 11, 2022
Trade Group Opposes Proposed Retail Sales of Bulk Olive Oil in Europe
Consumers and environmental associations advocate retail sales of olive oil in bulk in the E.U. as a more environmental-friendly practice. Fedolive strongly disagrees.
Jul. 11, 2022
Olive Farming Is Key to Saving the Forests of Balochistan
Officials and environmental activists believe olive farming and oil production could help prevent illegal logging in wild forests.
Jul. 11, 2022
Northern Italian Producers Achieve Quality Despite Drought, Frost
Producers from Lombardy, Trentino Alto Adige, Veneto and Emilia-Romagna triumphed once again at the World Olive Oil Competition.
Jul. 11, 2022
Best Year Yet for Tunisian Producers at World Competition
The North African country’s producers won a record-setting number of awards at the competition and achieved their highest success rate.
Jul. 5, 2022
Care, Commitment Lie Behind the Success of Southern Italian Producers at NYIOOC
Producers from Calabria, Campania and Puglia overcame drought and wildfires to once again place among the world’s highest-quality olive oils in New York.
Jul. 5, 2022
European Union Expands Monte de Etna PDO Territory in Sicily
The expansion means the potential production of Monte de Etna PDO extra virgin olive oil could double.
Jul. 5, 2022
French Producers Celebrate Superb Showing at NYIOOC
Producers from southern France and Corsica combined to earn 11 awards from 26 entries in the 2022 World Olive Oil Competition.
Jul. 5, 2022
Italy’s Farmhouses Enjoy a Post-Pandemic Boom
A new study found that more than seven in 10 Italians plan to visit a local farmhouse this summer.
Jul. 5, 2022
Awards for California Producers Validate High Extra Virgin Olive Oil Standards
Producers from the Golden State earned a record-high 88 awards at the NYIOOC. One prominent producer believes the state’s EVOO standards set it apart.
Jul. 5, 2022
Cengizhan Şimşek Claims Başpehlivan Title at 661st Kırkpınar
Twenty-six-year-old Cengizhan Şimşek defeated several former champions en route to his victory at the 661st edition of the world’s oldest sporting event.
Jun. 28, 2022
Italy to Provide €1.5M to Develop Pakistani Olive Oil Sector
In the latest chapter of cooperation between the two countries, Italy will help improve production technology and promote olive oil’s health benefits.
Jun. 28, 2022
Portuguese Producers Reap Benefits of Record Harvest at World Competition
After entering their highest number of brands to the 2022 NYIOOC, Portuguese producers earned 35 of the industry's most coveted quality awards.
Jun. 27, 2022
Pakistani Government Launches Agricultural Development Program
The new government in Islamabad will continue previous olive growing projects as part of its initiative to modernize the agricultural sector.
Jun. 27, 2022
Award Winners in Greece Discuss a Feverish Season Before a Bountiful Harvest
The 2021/22 crop year required a swift harvest and milling due to unusually high temperatures. The coming crop year is shaping up to be better.
Jun. 27, 2022
Another Record Year Suggests a Trend in Brazil, Producers Say
Fourteen producers from Brazil’s largest producing regions combined to earn a record-high tally at the 2022 World Olive Oil Competition.