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Nov. 20, 2021
WTO Rules in Favor of Spanish Producers in Table Olive Dispute
The WTO said anti-subsidy tariffs imposed by the United States on Spanish producers in 2018 were illegal. However, the organization rules anti-dumping tariffs could remain.
Nov. 17, 2021
Production in Turkey Rebounds as Farmers Show Their Resilience
Olive oil production in Turkey is expected to exceed 235,000 tons, the countryās second-highest total. Table olive production will reach a record high.
Nov. 16, 2021
Higher Prices Blamed for Drop in Spanish Exports
Fourteen months of steadily increasing olive oil prices have come as a blessing to many producers, while exporters face resistance.
Nov. 10, 2021 Business
Using Isotopic Footprints to Authenticate Olive Oil, Combat Fraud
Nov. 10, 2021 Production
Nov. 9, 2021 News Briefs
Nov. 9, 2021 Production
Nov. 8, 2021
The latest International Olive Council data show that olive oil imports have decreased globally, while table olives imports are on the rise.
Nov. 8, 2021
Heavy Downpours Dampen Harvest Outlook in Greece
Many producing regions, especially in the western part of the country, were hit with a deluge that some farmers say is becoming more common.
Nov. 8, 2021
European Parliament Approves Farm to Fork Strategy
Among the main tenants of the plan are animal welfare, emissions reduction and front-of-pack nutrition labeling. It will now be up to the European Commission to propose the formal legislation.
Nov. 4, 2021
Tunisian Olive Oil Producers Thrive Despite Political Turmoil
While one of the worldās largest olive-producing nations undergoes shifts that worry international observers, olive growers are more concerned about climate change.
Nov. 3, 2021
Portugalās Transition to Modern Farming Yields Another Record Harvest
Portugal will produce 150,000 tons of olive oil in the 2021-22 crop year. Favorable weather and the sectorās continuing modernization were attributed to the bumper harvest.
Nov. 3, 2021
USDA Provides 'Historic' Funding for Specialty Crops
Through two programs, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will make $243 million available to improve production efficiency and fund research.
Nov. 1, 2021
Dalmatian Couple Share an Award-Winning Oblica with The World
Martina RadovÄiÄ and Marko MurtiÄ founded their olive grove eight years ago. Starting with an emphasis on local cultivars, the couple hopes to show the world a taste of Dalmatia.
Nov. 1, 2021
An Estimated 33,000 Jobs Lost to Xylella Fastidiosa in Puglia
Officials warned against underestimating the threat to the region's economy posed by the continued spread of the deadly olive tree disease.
Oct. 27, 2021
Sustainability, Innovation Guide This Award-Winning Producer in Apulia
From trying out new production methods to transforming waste into renewable energy, the producers behind Frantoio Muraglia have found a winning combination.
Oct. 27, 2021
Farmers in Apulia Deal with Drought, High Costs as Harvest Begins
Steep price rises for energy and fuel are adding unprecedented costs for producers. Meanwhile, agricultural associations warn drought-induced damage is worse than previously predicted.
Oct. 27, 2021
Heat and Drought Hamper Olive Harvest in Morocco
Olive production could fall by 30 percent from earlier forecasts. Experts expect the country to keep getting hotter and drier.
Oct. 26, 2021
Puglia Warns Farmers of Ineffective Xylella Fastidiosa Cures
Members of the regional balance commission said no product on the market can cure the Xylella fastidiosa bacteria, which continues to hurt producers across the region.
Oct. 26, 2021
Researchers Offer a Different Approach to Rating Foods
A new food rating system will allow institutions, producers and consumers to make healthier diet choices, according to a research team from Tufts University.
Oct. 26, 2021
Olive Oil Producers in Chile Hail a Record Yield
Chile produced 25,500 tons of olive oil in the 2020/21 crop year. But despite the bumper crop, exports fell substantially.
Oct. 26, 2021
As the Harvest Gets Underway in Croatia, Officials Provide Safety Tips to Farmers
From broken bones to poisonous bites, there is plenty of inherent danger when harvesting olives. Eye injuries are among the most prevalent in Croatiaās olive groves.