Jun. 6, 2022
New Zealand Producers Enjoy Strong Showing at World Competition
Producers from New Zealand celebrated their success at the NYIOOC World Competition, earning their second-highest tally of awards.
Jun. 6, 2022
The Olive Farm that Breathed New Life into Cyprusās No Manās Land
Atsas started as a farm ion deteriorated land in the islandās buffer zone, and evolved into a leading olive oil producer in less than a decade.
Jun. 2, 2022
U.N. Developing Olive Groves and Mills in Drought-Prone Areas of Iraq
The Middle Eastern country is also working to rejoin the International Olive Council, which would further develop the nascent sector.
Jun. 2, 2022 Business
In Turkey, Study Recommends Investments in Olive Farms Instead of Coal Mines
Jun. 2, 2022 Olive Varieties
Europeās LIFE Resilience Project Offers Tools to Mitigate Spread of Xylella
Jun. 2, 2022 News Briefs
Andalusia Demands More Funds for Olive Oil and Table Olive Producers in New Policy
Jun. 1, 2022 N. America
May. 31, 2022 Producer Profiles
May. 31, 2022
A Family Tradition Takes Root at Moulin de la Coquille
The French producer earned a second consecutive Gold Award at the 2022 NYIOOC, attributing the success to new investments in organic production, irrigation and technology.
May. 31, 2022
Meet the Driving Force Behind the Success of Montenegrin Producers at NYIOOC '22
Äazim AlkoviÄ helped growers and producers in the small Balkan state earn one Gold and two Silver Awards, the first in the country's history.
May. 31, 2022
When Karim Fitouri found the reputation of Tunisian olive oil was an obstacle to exporting, he decided to improve his country's standing in the olive oil world.
May. 25, 2022
Nutri-Score Does Not Penalize Traditional Food Specialties, Survey Finds
At least two-thirds of samples with protected statuses from the European Union received an "A" or "B" from Nutri-Score.
May. 25, 2022
French Farmers Feel Impacts of Worsening Drought
A lack of rainfall last autumn and winter combined with low soil moisture and water levels means water restrictions are already being implemented across southern France.
May. 25, 2022
Olive Oil Exempt from Pakistan Import Ban
The ban is mainly focused on luxury goods in an effort to reduce the countryās massive trade deficit. However, olive oil could be added in the future.
May. 25, 2022
Drought Continues to Concern Growers in Chile
Chile will produce less olive oil this year than in the previous season but close to the five-year average.
May. 25, 2022
Indonesia Lifts Controversial Palm Oil Export Ban
President Joko Widodo said the decision came as a result of higher global supply and rising cooking oil prices at home.
May. 23, 2022
Croatian Producers Celebrate NYIOOC Success as Results Continue to Roll Out
Croatian farmers and producers have earned the third-highest award total at the 2022 NYIOOC, improving upon last yearās results too.
May. 23, 2022
Modern Techniques and Ancient Groves a Winning Combination for Solar Olives
The Lebanese producer has coupled traditional varieties and cultivation techniques with modern milling and marketing to produce an award-winning brand.
May. 23, 2022
A New Era of Olive Farming Dawns in Molise
Authorities, producer associations and farmers are working together in the southern Italian region to restore abandoned groves and attract young farmers.
May. 20, 2022
Amid Growing Inflation, Italians Prioritize High-Quality Food Purchases
Italians intend to cope with the rising inflation by cutting other expenditures instead.
May. 20, 2022
After 10 Successful Years Farming, Mother-Daughter Team Pivots to Oleotourism
The producers behind the Groves on 41 have parlayed award-winning production into a tourism operation focused on sustainable farming and cooking with olive oil.
May. 20, 2022
Oleotourism Begins to Sprout in Greece
Mill tours, virtual harvests and high-profile tasting events are becoming increasingly common in Greece.
May. 20, 2022
Worsening Drought Conditions Predicted in Southern and Central Europe
Water stress has already reduced expected winter crop yields in Italy and Spain. Exceptionally dry conditions are expected to continue for the next few months.