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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 Production
Puglia Warns Farmers of Ineffective Xylella Fastidiosa Cures
Oct. 26, 2021 Business
Oct. 26, 2021 Production
Oct. 26, 2021 Production
As the Harvest Gets Underway in Croatia, Officials Provide Safety Tips to Farmers
Oct. 21, 2021 Production
In Tuscany, Farmers Cope With Climate Challenges While Striving for Top Quality
Oct. 21, 2021
Italian Trade Group Backs Pan-European Traceability Rules
In wake of the new legislation passed in Spain, the Italian producer association said it is time for all European countries to adopt the same practices.
Oct. 20, 2021
European Olive Oil Exports Expected to Recover as Costs Rise
The latest short-term projections show limited growth in exports and steady production. While olive oil prices rose last year, so did production costs.
Oct. 20, 2021
Japanās Olive Harvest Gets Underway Amid Typhoon Season
Producers in Japan expect this yearās yield to match last yearās. However, typhoon season has led to different outcomes across the country.
Oct. 19, 2021
Olive Oil Production in Spain Expected to Fall, Officials Say
Spain is expected to produce about 1.3 million tons of olive oil in the 2021/22 crop year. Poor weather conditions in Andalusia are largely to blame.
Oct. 19, 2021
French Cheese Association Rejects āSimplisticā Nutri-Score
Producers behind Franceās Roquefort cheeses said the rating system failed to take into account the health benefits of their famous product.
Oct. 6, 2021
Study: Nutri-Score Label System Does Not Discourage Olive Oil Consumption
Researchers found that the Nutri-Score label allowed consumers to correctly identify olive oil as the healthiest option among eight vegetable oils.
Oct. 5, 2021
Award-Winning Farm in Croatia Grows Its Brand in The Austrian Market
The producers behind Avistria use social media to find and grow relationships with clients in their native Austria from their farm in Croatia.
Oct. 5, 2021
Ahead of Climate Summit, African Leaders Discuss Fate of The Continent
Africa Climate Week highlighted the role of agriculture in the continentās worsening desertification and climate crises, and its role in the potential recovery.
Oct. 5, 2021
Olive Oil Production in Greece Expected to Slip
Greek olive oil production will be off 20 percent from last year's yield, early estimates say.
Oct. 4, 2021
Production in Italy Bolstered by Strong Recovery in South
Olive oil production is expected to rebound in Puglia and other southern regions, while Central and Northern producers stand to face a disappointing season.
Oct. 1, 2021
Italian Olive Oil Exports Doubled in Last 20 Years
Italian farmersā association Coldiretti said an increasing appetite for the Mediterranean diet was fueling exports, but warned a new labeling program could lead to setbacks.
Sep. 30, 2021
Award-Winning Producers on Å olta Prepare for Modest Harvest
The Zlatna Å oltanka cooperative is preparing for a 25-percent lower yield than last yearās. Still, its founder emphasizes that quality trumps quantity.
Sep. 30, 2021
At Cape Schanck Olive Estate, Weekend Getaway Grows Into Lauded Brand
Over 15 years, Stephen and Sui Tham turned their retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life into a multi-award winning olive oil brand.
Sep. 29, 2021
Producers in Istria Brace for a Disappointing Harvest
Producers on Croatiaās northwestern peninsula expect a decrease of up to 80 percent compared with last yearās yield.
Sep. 28, 2021
Study: Human Activity Increased Likelihood and Severity of July Floods in Western Europe
The World Weather Attribution Initiative concluded that human-caused climate change increased the likelihood of the historic flooding by as much as 20 percent.