May. 3, 2022
French Draft Bill to Exclude PDO and PGI Products From Nutri-Score
Nutri-Scoreās creators rebuked the effort, labeling the representativesā criticisms as uninformed and unrealistic for any food labeling system.
May. 1, 2022
Study: Multi-Year Droughts Will Significantly Impact European Agriculture This CenturyĀ
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.
Apr. 28, 2022 Producer Profiles
Protecting Olive Trees on the Island of Pag With Dry Stone Walls
Apr. 28, 2022 Production
Apr. 26, 2022 Production
Apr. 25, 2022 Business
California Olive Ranch Promotes Traceability with New Smart Labels
Apr. 11, 2022 Producer Profiles
Bringing Palestinians and Israelis Together Through Olive Oil Production
Apr. 11, 2022
Australian Producers Expect Another Excellent Harvest
Producers attribute their optimism to good weather, plenty of workers and more olive trees coming into production.
Apr. 6, 2022
Moroccan Producers Anticipate Near-Record Harvest
Olive oil production is expected to reach 200,000 tons for the second time in Morocco. Recently-planted olive trees and improved irrigation are partially responsible.
Apr. 6, 2022
Researchers Unveil the Latest Technologies to Help Harvest and Produce Olive Oil
Spanish researchers have worked to develop new technologies in response to what some of the industry's largest stakeholders said they needed most.
Apr. 5, 2022
Transportation Strikes in Spain Lead to Decrease in Olive Oil Exports
Officials warned that the latest setback for the sector may cause irreversible damage and lead to permanent market share loss in some key destinations.
Apr. 5, 2022
Italian Farmhouses Experiencing Post-Pandemic Boom, Report Finds
The latest report from Ismea showed that farmhouse stays are rising compared to other forms of hospitality, with a growing concentration on experience-based stays.
Apr. 5, 2022
Croatian Olive Growers Eagerly Await Results of 2022 NYIOOC
Producers from Croatia submitted 110 samples of extra virgin olive oil to the 2022 NYIOOC. They expect to win a record-high number of awards.
Apr. 5, 2022
Italy EarmarksĀ ā¬100 Million to Upgrade Its Olive Mills
The funds will be used to improve quality and energy efficiency by upgrading milling equipment. Money will also be provided for renewable energy projects.
Apr. 5, 2022
Turkey Suspends Exports of Agricultural Products, Bulk Olive Oil
The government implemented export restrictions to prevent food shortages. Turleyās olive oil sector disputed the export curb on bulk olive oil, claiming that supply can satisfy demand.
Mar. 31, 2022
Farmers in New Zealand Optimistic Ahead of Harvest
New techniques, better pruning and benevolent weather are fueling big expectations for the upcoming olive harvest.
Mar. 31, 2022
Ercole Olivario Celebrates 30th Anniversary, Introduces Oleotourism Award
Producers from Sardinia, Lazio and Puglia competed at the 2022 Ercole Olivario where a new award for promoting tourism was introduced.
Mar. 31, 2022
Olive Farmers in Pakistan Seek Government Assistance to Scale Production
Some farmers in Pakistan are replacing traditional crops with olives, but need government subsidies to install irrigation systems and mill their fruits.
Mar. 31, 2022
Italian Olive Oil Producer Plans New U.S. Facility
Certified Origins, which produces the Bellucci brand, is investing $25 million in a new facility to blend, bottle, package and distribute its oils in Virginia.
Mar. 29, 2022
First Vodka Made With Olive Oil Released in Italy
Its creator said extra virgin olive oil adds a velvety texture to the vodka and is just the latest iteration in an ongoing trend of olive oil mixing with alcohol.
Mar. 29, 2022
Olive Farmers on Croatian Island Sue Local City Over Land Ownership
After Croatian independence in the 1990s, the land on which the farmers harvest the wild Lun olives was nationalized. Now 85 families are organizing to lease it back.
Mar. 25, 2022
Italy Introduces New Legislation to Promote Organic Production
The "Organic Made in Italy" label is just one component of a new national strategy to expand organic production and reward farmers for converting.