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Feb. 9, 2022
Hydrocarbon Fingerprinting Helps E.U. Researchers Verify Olive Oil Provenance
The researchers said the new method accounts for a variety of factors and allows for cheaper and simpler identification of olive oilās geographical origin.
Feb. 8, 2022
Officials Hope Winning Results Spur Olive Production in Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina has experienced faster growth in olive tree cultivation than any other European country since 1977. Quality has also improved.
Feb. 7, 2022
Farmers Are Facing the Brunt of Portugalās Worsening Drought
Experts warn that the absence of significant rainfalls in the coming months will degrade water quality and strain irrigation-dependent crops, including some olive groves.
Feb. 7, 2022 Production
A Carbon Credit Market in Italy Provides New Revenue Streams for Olive Growers
Feb. 7, 2022 News Briefs
Europeās New Sustainable Agricultural Policies Will Make Foods Even More Expensive, Farmers Warn
Jan. 27, 2022 Production
Olive Oil Production in Lebanon Becomes Nearly Impossible as Crises Deepen
Jan. 21, 2022 Production
Jan. 19, 2022 Production
Jan. 18, 2022
Health Professionals in France Endorse Widespread Adoption of Nutri-Score
Health providers in France have asked the federal government to lobby the European Commission in support of the widespread adoption of the controversial front-of-pack label system.
Jan. 17, 2022
European Bank Provides New Funds for Olive Growing and Irrigation Projects in Tunisia
The combined ā¬55 million in funding comes as officials in the Italian olive oil sector call on the European Commission to end its duty-free import quotas from Tunisia.
Jan. 17, 2022
After Big Gains, Spanish Olive Oil Prices Begin Year Steady
Growing consumption outside of the Mediterranean basin coupled with a strong 2021 harvest in Spain and weaker harvests elsewhere saw prices rise ā¬3.00 per liter.
Jan. 17, 2022
Less Support for Spainās Traditional Growers in New CAP, Expert Warns
Instead of going directly to farmers, funds will be provided to producer organizations that fulfill the necessary criteria. Olive farmers are expected to lose out.
Jan. 10, 2022
Italyās Farchioni Becomes First Major Olive Oil Company to Receive Sustainability Certification
The company's environmental reports fall in line with the Untied Nationsā 17 sustainable development goals, Italian authorities confirmed.
Jan. 10, 2022
Pests Plague Wild Olives on Croatian Island as Producers Remain Steadfast
The olive borer, fly and moth have damaged olive trees on the island of Pag. Producers insist they will still manage to craft award-winning oils.
Jan. 7, 2022
Andalusian Officials Criticize Loss of Funding for Farmers in Proposed Ag. Policy
Andalusiaās regional agriculture minister warned that the current Common Agricultural Proposal in Spain would lead to 53 percent of farmers losing funding.
Jan. 4, 2022
Amazon Records Highest Rate of Deforestation in 15 years
Deforestation in the Amazon increased 21 percent from 2020 to 2021 and is more than double what it was a decade ago.
Jan. 4, 2022
Researchers Identify Xylella Vectors on Balearic Islands
Two species of insects were identified as the main vectors of the deadly olive tree pathogen on the Spanish islands.
Dec. 29, 2021
Italy Implements European Law Prohibiting Sale of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Below Cost
A senior official at Assitol said the law is needed to protect small producers and growers from unsustainable business practices.
Dec. 22, 2021
E.U. Moves to Block Deforestation-Derived Imports, Including Some Palm Oil
A new European Commission proposal aims to significantly slash imports of commodities associated with deforestation, especially in Brazil, Indonesia and Malaysia.
Dec. 22, 2021
Boundary Bend Co-Founder: Quality and Investment Are Key to Olive Oilās Future
Rob McGavin said the industry needs to work together to succeed long-term, from technology-based solutions to emphasizing extra virgin olive oilās health benefits.
Dec. 18, 2021
Olive Cultivation Is Expanding in Georgia
Local olive farmers and the International Olive Council are working to expand olive growing using imported and native olive varieties.
Dec. 18, 2021
Catalonia Pledges ā¬1M to Filomena Recovery, Rejects Most Aid Requests
Local olive farmers are angry after 65 percent of applications for recovery aid were rejected. They argue the authorities are underestimating long-term damage.
Dec. 17, 2021
Dogs and Drones: New Projects in Puglia Emphasize Early Detection Against Xylella
Using thermal sensing and the powerful noses of dogs, authorities in Puglia ramp up efforts to detect the latest outbreaks of Xylella fastidiosa before symptoms occur.