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Aug. 24, 2021
Algerian Farmers in āState of Shockā After Week of Deadly Fires
While the damage to olive groves has yet to be fully assessed, some experts believe the fires will impact the 2021 harvest and prices.
Aug. 23, 2021
Thousands of Hectares of Olive Trees Burned to Ashes Across Southern Turkey
Producers worry that the countryās worst wildfires in recent memory are a symptom of climate change, and that the government is not adequately preparing for future fires.
Aug. 20, 2021
Wildfires Devastate Agricultural Land in Turkey
Large areas in the south and southwest of the country have been reduced to ashes after dozens of wildfires erupted in the country.
Aug. 18, 2021 Production
After Years of Drought and Covid, Australians Celebrate Record-Breaking Harvest
Aug. 18, 2021 Opinions
Urgent Need to Increase Water Supply in Italy, Producers Warn
Aug. 18, 2021 Production
Aug. 17, 2021 News Briefs
Aug. 17, 2021 World
Aug. 17, 2021
Award-Winning Producer Elected to Lead New Association in Croatia
Ivica VlatkoviÄ is the first president of the Association of Olive Growers of Zadar County. Their goal is to produce, brand and sell high-quality olive oils.
Aug. 17, 2021
Heatwave, Deadly Fires Threaten the Approaching Olive Harvest in Greece
The ongoing drought has led to wildfires burning around the country, damaging olive trees, and further diminishing the prospects of the 2021 harvest.
Aug. 16, 2021
Meet the Producer Behind Turkey's Most-Awarded Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bahar Alan started producing olive oil as a hobby but has since dedicated herself to cultivating local varieties to produce high-quality organic olive oil.
Aug. 13, 2021
Northern Italian Producers Share Secrets of Success at World Olive Oil Competition
A unique climate paired with a focus on local varieties helped propel producers from across the north of the country to success at the 2021 NYIOOC.
Aug. 12, 2021
Japan May Recognize Some PDO and PGI Olive Oils from European Countries
Extra virgin olive oils from France, Greece, Italy and Spain will be considered for protection from imitations or copies on the Japanese market.
Aug. 12, 2021
People Here Use More Olive Oil than Anywhere Else in The World
Sammarinese consume an average of 22 kilograms of olive oil each year, or about a liter every two weeks.
Aug. 10, 2021
BraÄ Seeks Croatiaās Sixth PDO Certification
Olive oil has played an integral role in the cultural, ecological and economic development of the Dalmatian island.
Aug. 7, 2021
Drought Likely to Cause Production Decrease in Spain, Leading Cooperative Predicts
Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias said that the news is not all bad, with olive oil exports buoyed by increased demand from the United States.
Aug. 6, 2021
Positive Signs for Olive Oil Sector in E.U. Report
The European Commission expects olive oil exports to hit a record high in 2021. Growing demand, decreasing imports and a steady supply suggest prices will rise too.
Aug. 5, 2021
Californiaās Olive Oil Producers Face Uncertain Future as Historic Drought Continues
While some farmers remain optimistic that research and preparation will yield a fruitful future, others worry about the diminishing prospects of surface irrigation.
Aug. 4, 2021
Greece Requests Aid for Expected Drop in Olive Oil and Table Olive Production
Some olive-producing regions in Greece are expecting yields to fall by 70 to 90 percent after a year of erratic weather conditions.
Aug. 4, 2021
Small Farmers and Producers in Italy Organize to Promote Artisanal Oils
The Italian Federation of Independent Olive Growers seeks to promote the culture of small and medium-sized growers and native olive varieties.
Aug. 4, 2021
Family Behind Organic Roots Adapts as California Drought Refuses to Break
The Polit family started out as rice farmers, but the stateās decades-long drought caused them to begin growing olives, which they continue to transform into award-winning oils.
Aug. 2, 2021
Report: Only One-Third of Italian Olive Oil Producers Are Competitive
A report from the Institute of Services for the Agricultural and Food Market addressed Italyās growing olive oil trade deficit, with production stagnant over the past half-decade while imports and consumption climb.
Aug. 2, 2021
Italian Producers Unlikely to Get Dimethoate Extension Ahead of Harvest
With few viable alternatives, farmers will have to find new ways to cope with the olive fruity fly this year.