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Business / page 155

Olive trees in a grove with mountains and clouds in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Nov. 4, 2021

Tunisian Olive Oil Producers Thrive Despite Political Turmoil

While one of the world’s largest olive-producing nations undergoes shifts that worry international observers, olive growers are more concerned about climate change.

A landscape view of an olive grove with rows of olive trees and a clear sky. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Nov. 3, 2021

Portugal’s 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 sector’s continuing modernization were attributed to the bumper harvest.

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
Demonstrators holding banners that read 'NO MAFIA XYELLA' during a protest in Puglia. - Olive Oil Times
Four men standing together outdoors among olive trees, all looking at the camera. - Olive Oil Times
Hands collecting olives and leaves from a large pile on a black net during the olive harvesting process. - Olive Oil Times
Close-up of olive tree leaves with a blurred background of an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
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.

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.

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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.

Several rounds of cheese resting on a wooden surface in a storage area. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Oct. 19, 2021

French Cheese Association Rejects ‘Simplistic’ Nutri-Score

Producers behind France’s Roquefort cheeses said the rating system failed to take into account the health benefits of their famous product.

A person holding a bottle of olive oil while standing next to a shopping cart in a grocery store. - Olive Oil Times
World

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.

A man and a woman kneeling beside a light brown puppy in a garden setting. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

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.

Silhouetted tree against a sunset with clouds and a reflective body of water. - Olive Oil Times
World

Oct. 5, 2021

Ahead of Climate Summit, African Leaders Discuss Fate of The Continent

Africa Climate Week highlighted the role of agriculture in the continent’s worsening desertification and climate crises, and its role in the potential recovery.

Freshly extracted olive oil flowing from a spout into a collection container during the production process. - Olive Oil Times
Production

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.

A scenic view of an olive grove with rolling hills under a sunset sky. - Olive Oil Times
World

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.

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