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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 Business
Report: Only One-Third of Italian Olive Oil Producers Are Competitive
Aug. 2, 2021 News Briefs
Italian Producers Unlikely to Get Dimethoate Extension Ahead of Harvest
Aug. 2, 2021 Business
Aug. 2, 2021 The Best Olive Oils
Jul. 30, 2021 Business
Europe Introduces Plan to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Half by 2030
Jul. 30, 2021
Just when Olive Oil Tourism Was Trending in Turkey, the Pandemic Hit
The Covid-19 pandemic has decimated Turkeyās fledgling olive oil tourism industry. However, producers believe agritourism is the future of the sector.
Jul. 30, 2021
Grant Provides Funds for Researching Xylella Fastidiosa Biopesticides
The European Commission awarded the Marie SkÅodowska-Curie grant to the University of JaĆ©n to research new methods to curb the spread of the deadly olive pathogen.
Jul. 30, 2021
Organic and PDO Producers at Heart of Italyās Latest Oleotourism Initiative
A new tourism consortium seeks to help producers work more closely with tourism agencies to promote their extra virgin olive oils.
Jul. 29, 2021
Mavras Olive Oil Company Relies on Tradition, Terroir to Produce Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Despite the challenges posed by climate change and the volatile olive oil market, the producers behind Mavras believe quality is the key to success.
Jul. 29, 2021
Millenary Olive Tree Destroyed in Sardinian Wildfires
A massive wildfire on the island destroyed 20,000 hectares of land, including many olive groves and one of Italy's most ancient olive trees.
Jul. 29, 2021
Only One Percent of Olive Growers Expected to Lose Funding Under Spainās New CAP
The new Common Agricultural Policy will benefit traditional growers, organic growers, young farmers and women at the expense of the largest producers.
Jul. 29, 2021
Trucker Shortage, Pay Increases Hit U.S. Olive Oil Market
A sharp increase in truckers' wages has caused a spike in olive oil prices.
Jul. 23, 2021
European Project Studies Olive Genetics to Prepare Growers for The Future
Researchers at the Gen4Olive project believe the genetic material of unused olive varieties could help prepare farmers for new climatic conditions and pests.
Jul. 20, 2021
New E.U. Ag Policy Could Benefit Greek Olive Growers If Requirements Are Met
Funding for Greek farmers is expected to exceed ā¬20 billion under the new subsidy program. However, some worry that small olive growers will miss out.
Jul. 20, 2021
Edible Oil Prices Expected to Keep Increasing, Olive Oil Levels Remain Steady
Poor harvest outlooks for major edible oil crops paired with steady demand means prices will likely rise until 2022 analysts say.
Jul. 20, 2021
Plans for Olive Oil Research Institute in JaƩn Come One Step Closer to Fruition
The new institute at the University of JaƩn will push innovation in olive growing and olive oil production and promote research efforts.
Jul. 20, 2021
Olive Groves Lead the Way in Efforts to Boost Organic Farming in Spain
Organic olive groves already cover an area larger than Luxembourg in Spain. The crop is also the second-fastest-growing category of organic cropland.
Jul. 20, 2021
Italyās Largest PDO Cheese Consortia Unite to Oppose Nutri-Score
The boards of the Parmigiano Reggiano and Grana Padano PDO consortia said they both reject Nutri-Score. The label also faces new challenges in Spain.
Jul. 20, 2021
Sicily's Monumental Olive Trees Provide Window Into Islandās History
Sicilyās oldest olive trees have stories to tell. From farmers overcoming adversity to the island becoming a trade hub, olive oil production played an essential part.
Jul. 19, 2021
Croatian Producers Question Minister Over Common Agricultural Policy
The Minister of Agriculture told award-winning producers about the countryās national strategic plan for the agricultural sector and listened to their concerns.