Business / page 174
May. 27, 2021
Olive Oil Tourism Returns to the Colosseum as Italy Reopens
The reopening of the Colosseum Archeological Park means that visitors can once again connect with Ancient Roman culture through olive oil production.
May. 26, 2021
World's Best Olive Oils for 2021 Revealed at Premier Competition
The complete results of the 2021 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition were released today on the Official Guide to the World's Best Olive Oils, after a three-day online rollout of the award-winning brands.
May. 26, 2021
Olive Center to Host Webinar on Modern Table Olive Production
The free webinar will take place on June 23 and cover siting, orchard establishment and management.
May. 25, 2021 Producer Profiles
At Rastrello, Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil Promotes the Beauty of Umbria
May. 24, 2021 News Briefs
May. 20, 2021 Business
Discovery of 9th Century Soap Factory in Israel Sheds Light on Ancient Trade
May. 18, 2021 N. America
Producers Honor Dan Flynn for His Contributions to California Olive Oil
May. 17, 2021 Production
May. 14, 2021
As Restrictions Loosen in Italy, Farmhouses Anticipate Tourism Boom
With about one-third of olive oil sales in Italy going to the restaurant sector, the shift of tourists to the countryside is likely to impact consumption.
May. 13, 2021
Effort to Stem Spread of Olive Pathogen Using Grafted Trees Fails in Spain
After a four-year trial, researchers said that grafting traditional Andalusian varieties with Verticillium wilt-resistant ones was ineffective.
May. 11, 2021
Olive Oil Sales Continue to Surge in Spain
The latest figures confirm a growing trend in domestic and international markets.
May. 10, 2021
Steep Fall in Spanish Olive Oil Exports to U.K. Since Brexit
A new requirement for phytosanitary certificates and border checks will further slow down shipments and add to the cost and bureaucracy of post-Brexit trading.
May. 10, 2021
Results of 2021 World Olive Oil Competition to Be Released
The results of the 2021 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition will be revealed May 24 through May 27 from 9 o'clock until noon (UTC -4) on the Official Guide to the World's Best Olive Oils.
May. 6, 2021
Lower Yields in Tunisia Push Prices Higher
The growth in packaged olive oil exports has helped fuel the increase in prices per unit.
May. 6, 2021
Despite Tariffs, Spanish Olive Oil Exports to U.S. Rose to Begin Fiscal Year
The reopening of hospitality and tourism in the U.S. combined with poor harvests throughout the Mediterranean may have had an impact.
May. 4, 2021
Legislation Restricting Use of 'California' on Olive Oil Labels Gains Momentum
While AB-535 has gained some prominent supporters and breezed through committees, its detractors remain confident a compromise can still be reached.
May. 4, 2021
Producers in Greece Generate Electricity with Olive Mill Wastewater
Producers can save money and be more sustainable by shipping olive mill wastewater to local biogas production plants.
May. 3, 2021
Spanish Politicians Call on Biden to Drop Black Olive Tariffs Ahead of E.U. Summit
The meeting comes ahead of two important deadlines that will shape future trading relations between Spain and the U.S.
May. 3, 2021
Greek Producers Await Reopening of Restaurants, Tourism
Industry professionals believe that the reopening of the food businesses could put the stagnant market back in motion.
Apr. 30, 2021
Olive Growers in Jaén Protest Aid Reduction in New Budget
The stopgap budget will fund the agriculture sector until the new Common Agricultural Policy comes into force in 2023.
Apr. 29, 2021
Spain’s 'Sea of Olives' Among the Candidates for UNESCO Recognition
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization will vote on whether to recognize the 1.5-million-hectare olive tree forest that stretches across Andalusia.
Apr. 29, 2021
Labor Shortages, Recent Floods Create 'Insane Situation' as Australian Harvest Begins
Growers and producers hopeful of a bumper harvest after last year’s “oil drought” are scrambling to find solutions for dire labor shortages due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.
Apr. 29, 2021
Spanish Olive Growers Replacing Century-Old Trees With Young Ones
Intensive olive farming around the world has led Spanish olive growers to cut down ancient trees to remain competitive.