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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 News Briefs
Olive Oil Production in Spain Expected to Fall, Officials Say
Oct. 19, 2021 Business
French Cheese Association Rejects āSimplisticā Nutri-Score
Oct. 6, 2021 World
Study: Nutri-Score Label System Does Not Discourage Olive Oil Consumption
Oct. 5, 2021 Producer Profiles
Award-Winning Farm in Croatia Grows Its Brand in The Austrian Market
Oct. 5, 2021 World
Ahead of Climate Summit, African Leaders Discuss Fate of The Continent
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.
Sep. 28, 2021
5.5 Million Hectares of Traditional Olive Groves at Risk of Abandonment
A new report highlights the major transformation that the olive sector is undergoing, with modern groves set to replace many traditional ones.
Sep. 27, 2021
Newly-Proposed Med Index Rating Seeks to Surpass Nutri-Score and Nutrinform
A front-of-pack labeling system takes into account a food itemās macro and micro-nutrients and its social and environmental sustainability.
Sep. 23, 2021
Award-Winning Producers in Central Italy Prepare for Harvest
Sustainable farming, state-of-the-art milling, and synergies between committed farmers are key factors behind the success of the producers from central Italy
Sep. 23, 2021
WTO Delays Judgement on Spanish Black Olive Tariffs for Third Time
The European Union and the United States are negotiating a solution to the disagreement over anti-dumping tariffs imposed on Spain.
Sep. 20, 2021
Uzbekistan Joins Olive Council
The Central Asian country became the 18th member of the international organization and plans to dramatically increase olive production.
Sep. 17, 2021
Rehabilitating Olive Trees in AragĆ³n to Stem Spainās Rural Exodus
Apadrina un Oliva has put the areaās abandoned olive trees up for adoption. The result has handed a lifeline to the town and its residents.
Sep. 16, 2021
Brexit Leads to Sharp Decline in UK Imports of Italian Foods
Officials in the Italian agriculture sector worry that increased bureaucratic hurdles may also lead to an uptick in food fraud.
Sep. 16, 2021
New Research Reveals Key Role of Olive Oil in Ancient Roman Diets
Using new investigative techniques, researchers from the University of Kent determined that olive oil constituted 20 percent of caloric intake among residents of one Roman city.