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Business / page 154

Olives collected in nets during the harvesting process in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Nov. 10, 2021

Producers in Southern Italy in Crisis as Challenges Mount

From the hot and dry summer to the Covid-fueled labor shortages and unrelenting spread of Xylella fastidiosa, many farmers in Puglia find themselves in an emergency.

Man using a long pole to harvest olives from a tree in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Nov. 9, 2021

Italy Pledges €30 Million to Small and Medium Producers

The Stato-Regioni Conference has earmarked the funds to help producers improve quality and sustainably increase production.

Five men sitting on the ground holding olives in their hands near an olive tree. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Nov. 9, 2021

Celebrating the Fruit of An Ancient Tree in Montenegro

The Old Olive Tree in southern Montenegro is thought to be the oldest in Europe and the third-oldest in the world.

Night view of a port with illuminated shipping containers and cranes reflecting on the water. - Olive Oil Times

Nov. 8, 2021 News Briefs

Global Olive Oil Imports Slip

Narrow cobblestone alley with a blue dome building in the background and flower petals on the ground. - Olive Oil Times
A wooden crate filled with various freshly harvested vegetables, including carrots, beets, and cucumbers. - Olive Oil Times
Olive trees in a grove with mountains and clouds in the background. - Olive Oil Times
A landscape view of an olive grove with rows of olive trees and a clear sky. - Olive Oil Times
Vineyard rows with green hills in the background under clear skies. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

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.

A man smiling in an olive oil processing facility with machinery and bottles of olive oil in the foreground. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Nov. 1, 2021

Dalmatian Couple Share an Award-Winning Oblica with The World

Martina Radovčić and Marko Murtić 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.

Demonstrators holding banners that read 'NO MAFIA XYELLA' during a protest in Puglia. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

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.

Four men standing together outdoors among olive trees, all looking at the camera. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

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.

Hands collecting olives and leaves from a large pile on a black net during the olive harvesting process. - Olive Oil Times
Production

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.

Close-up of olive tree leaves with a blurred background of an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
Production

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.

Individual using a hand saw to prune an olive tree branch in a garden setting. - Olive Oil Times
Production

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.

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Individual holding a bottle of olive oil while standing next to a shopping cart in a store. - Olive Oil Times
Business

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.

Yellow olive harvesting machine between rows of olive trees in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
Production

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.

A man harvesting olives from a tree, focusing on the branches and fruit. - Olive Oil Times
Production

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 Croatia’s olive groves.

Coastal view of Monte Argentario in South Tuscany, featuring hills and the sea. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 21, 2021

In Tuscany, Farmers Cope With Climate Challenges While Striving for Top Quality

After last year's outstanding harvest, Tuscan producers are preparing for a lighter one. A hot and dry summer is partly to blame.

Olive trees in a grove with orange nets spread across the ground for harvesting olives. - Olive Oil Times
Business

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.

Cargo ship docked at a port, loaded with colorful shipping containers at night. - Olive Oil Times
Production

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.

Individual wearing gloves and a mask harvesting olives from a tree in a garden setting. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 20, 2021

Japan’s Olive Harvest Gets Underway Amid Typhoon Season

Producers in Japan expect this year’s yield to match last year’s. However, typhoon season has led to different outcomes across the country.

Green nets spread out on the ground with fallen olives during an olive harvesting process. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

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.

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