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Jan. 14, 2020
Pizza Giant Domino's Wants a Slice of Italian Market
The CEO of Domino's Italy believes there is still room in the traditional home of pizza for a delivery option. Traditional pizzaioli remain skeptical that the restaurant chain can increase its foothold in the market.
Jan. 13, 2020
Drought, Not Fire, Remains the Bane of Australian Olive Growers
Australia's olive growers have mostly been spared from the wildfires that have been ravaging the country. Persistent drought, however, continues to cause concern.
Jan. 10, 2020
New Year, Same Problems for Greek Olive Oil Producers
Olive oil production varied from area to area, but uniformity of low prices was a constant across all of Greece.
Jan. 10, 2020 Production
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Jan. 2, 2020 Production
Portugal May Be the Third-largest Olive Oil Producer by 2030
Dec. 30, 2019 Business
Dec. 26, 2019
E.U. Anticipates Increase in Consumption and Exports by 2030
Europe expects olive oil consumption to increase mostly in non-producing countries and exports to grow in both traditional and new markets.
Dec. 19, 2019
IOC Celebrates 60th Anniversary and World Olive Day
The IOC celebrated 60 years of activity and World Olive Day during the 110th session of the Council of Members in Madrid.
Dec. 19, 2019
Olive Oil Production in Italy to Exceed Original Estimates
The latest figures from Ismea, in collaboration with Unaprol, show Italy’s olive oil production is expected to exceed 300,000 tons this year.
Dec. 11, 2019
Europe to Introduce New Climate and Environmental Policies
Under the new scheme, olive farmers can be an important cog in the wheel of Europe’s agricultural sector by providing feedback for improved agricultural and sustainability practices.
Dec. 11, 2019
Argentine Producers Await Word on Export Policies As Harvest Nears
Producers in Argentina are expecting a better harvest this year as they look to a new government to spur more exports.
Dec. 11, 2019
New List of U.S. Tariff Targets Includes More Olive Oils From Europe
The United States Trade Representative is seeking public comments on additional tariffs on European goods.
Dec. 10, 2019
Lisbon Shop Showcases Portugal's Best Oils
A quest for high-quality Portuguese olive oil led Ricardo Faria to open Portugal's first specialized shop.
Dec. 9, 2019
Antonio Gallego García will face the challenge of keeping Spanish olive oil competitive in the U.S. in the face of tariffs as well as promoting oils to new export destinations.
Dec. 4, 2019
Production Stagnates in Egypt as Harvest Approaches
As millions of new olive trees are planted, another poor harvest is predicted after a cold winter and hot growing season.
Dec. 4, 2019
In Italy, Hiking Through the Olive Groves
Italy's third annual “Walk through the olive trees” combines heart-healthy exercise with the chance to learn about production and taste local extra virgin olive oils.
Nov. 14, 2019
European Commission Announces Storage Aid
The storage aid scheme aims to stabilize the current imbalance in the E.U. olive oil market.
Nov. 5, 2019
U.S. Leaves Paris Climate Agreement
On Monday the U.S. government announced its withdrawal from the 2016 Paris Agreement on climate change, due to the economic burden of complying with the requirements.
Nov. 5, 2019
Organic Olive Groves Flourish in Spain
In 2018, the surface area of organic olive groves increased by three percent in Spain. A country-wide push toward sustainability and better profit margins on organic oils are among the contributing factors.
Nov. 4, 2019
Australian Exporters List 30 Trade Barriers Since Launch of New Register
In Australia, numerous trade barriers have been listed since the launch of a register that aims to identify challenges exporters face.
Oct. 30, 2019
EFSA Presenting Xyllela Research at Corsica Conference
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and other E.U.-funded projects are presenting the latest research on Xylella fastidiosa at a conference in Corsica this week.