May. 16, 2022
Olive Farmers in Alentejo Seek Sustainable Certification Label
The new initiative is meant to promote sustainable farming and milling practices. Participating farmers hope the certification will add value.
May. 12, 2022
Court Halts Removal of Xylella-Infected Millenary Trees in Puglia
Local agricultural associations protested a local court's decision and said it would result in further damage to the region’s olive trees.
May. 11, 2022
New Rules for Tunisian Olive Oil Exports to Europe
Tunisian producers who hope to qualify for the E.U.’s duty-free quota must provide details about their shipments and obtain permission from the agricultural ministry.
May. 10, 2022 Producer Profiles
May. 10, 2022 Producer Profiles
Award-Winning Producer Returned to Ancestral Groves to Continue a Family Tradition
May. 10, 2022 World
May. 9, 2022 Business
European Commissioner to Hear Olive Oil Sector’s Concerns About Nutri-Score
May. 9, 2022 Fairs, Competitions
May. 9, 2022
As Pesticide Bans Loom, Croatian Agronomists Advise Other Methods to Stop the Olive Fly
The use of several popular pesticides will be prohibited in Croatia after the 2022 harvest. Instead, traps, mineral treatments and other agents can help protect olive trees.
May. 9, 2022
Italian Police Seize €170,000 of Mislabeled Olive Oil
Italian authorities said they prevented 2.3 million liters of virgin and refined olive oils labeled as extra virgin from entering the market.
May. 6, 2022
Court Orders Halt to Coal Mining Operation in Turkey’s Olive Groves
A government regulation would have allowed companies to remove olive groves obstructing access to coal mines. However, the stop is only temporary.
May. 5, 2022
Drought Leads to Predictions of Weak Harvest in Argentina
The olive-harvesting season has started in Argentina, but farmers expect low yields and rising costs.
May. 4, 2022
New Law in Sicily Protects and Promotes the Mediterranean Diet
The purpose of the new law is to promote local food production, MedDiet education, wine and oleotourism, public health and environmental protection strategies.
May. 4, 2022
Andalusia Sees Low Incidence of Olive Moth Infestation
The Andalusian regional government has reported olive moth infestation levels of approximately half those recorded in the same period of last year.
May. 4, 2022
Europe Inaugurates Climate Dashboard for Olive, Grape and Wheat Farmers
The new dashboard will provide short-term weather and long-term climate data to help farmers plant new groves, anticipate future challenges and prepare better for pests and diseases.
May. 4, 2022
Olive Oil Market Stable in E.U. Short-Term Outlook
Despite the war in Ukraine, olive oil prices are expected to remain steady. E.U.production and consumption will rise. Exports will fall.
May. 4, 2022
Researchers Reintroduce Bats to Andalusian Olive Groves to Combat Pests
Following research in Spain and Portugal, the LIFE Olivares Vivos project aims to reintroduce bats to olive groves, bringing more efficient pest control and soil fertilization.
May. 4, 2022
Argentina Likely to Host Olive Council's Fourth Olive Germplasm Bank
During a recent visit, the IOC also discussed technology transfer, production improvements and adding the Arauco cultivar to the World Catalog of Olive Varieties.
May. 3, 2022
Italy to Invest €3 Billion in Olive Oil Sector in Bid to Boost Production and Quality
The funds will come from a combination of national and European schemes to help improve infrastructure, technology and knowledge.
May. 3, 2022
Campaign in Crete Urges Hospitality Establishments to Choose Local Olive Oils
Officials and olive oil professionals on the island want to encourage food entrepreneurs to use locally-produced olive oil in taverns, restaurants and hotels.
May. 3, 2022
French Draft Bill to Exclude PDO and PGI Products From Nutri-Score
Nutri-Score’s creators rebuked the effort, labeling the representatives’ criticisms as uninformed and unrealistic for any food labeling system.
May. 1, 2022
Study: Multi-Year Droughts Will Significantly Impact European Agriculture This CenturyÂ
In the last 250 years, droughts throughout Europe have been progressively worsening. A new study found prolonged droughts may become more severe than originally estimated.
Apr. 29, 2022
South African Producers Hope for Winning Harvest
While high quality producers in the country wait for the results of the 2022 NYIOOC, the local industry is optimistic about the incoming harvest.