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Jun. 9, 2020
Italian Farmhouses Push to Revitalize Tourism in Pandemic's Wake
An association of Italian farmers warns that the sector could lose ā¬1 billion in 2020. As the lockdown eases, farmhouses are finding new ways to safely attract tourists.
Jun. 5, 2020
Farmers Blame Law Violators for Low Olive Oil Prices
An association of Spanish farmers said violations by large companies explain what is continuing to drive olive oil prices lower and called for whistleblower protections.
Jun. 5, 2020
Italian Brands Succeed Again in World Competition
The producers behind some of the most awarded brands are celebrating repeat wins at the world's most prestigious olive oil quality contest.
Jun. 5, 2020 News Briefs
Cooperation in Fight Against Food Fraud Grows Among EU Countries
Jun. 3, 2020 World
Southern Italy Farms Well Represented in Index of World's Best Olive Oils
Jun. 3, 2020 News Briefs
Plant-Based Food Sales Skyrocket as U.S. Consumers Seek Healthier Options
Jun. 2, 2020 World
Jun. 1, 2020 Food & Cooking
Europe Reveals 'Farm to Fork' Strategy for Food Sustainability
Jun. 1, 2020
Ancient Olive Trees Burn in Jordan Wildfires
Thousands of acres in one of the most important Jordan regions for olive oil production are burning.
Jun. 1, 2020
Croatians Strike Gold at World Olive Oil Competition
Croatian olive oil producers earned 49 awards from 60 entries at the 2020 NYIOOC.
Jun. 1, 2020
Winning Producers at World Competition Give Moroccan Extra Virgin Olive Oil the 'Place It Deserves'
Morocco took home a record number of awards at this year's NYIOOC. Winners attributed their success to a "quiet revolution" in the country's olive oil sector.
May. 27, 2020
Trade Group Petitions FDA for Olive Oil Standard of Identity
The North American Olive Oil Association seeks to establish an olive oil standard of identity, which the association said will help prevent fraud and increase consumer confidence in olive oil.
May. 27, 2020
Agriculture Minister's Plea Bespeaks Turmoil in Spain's Olive Oil Sector
Distress on the international market, the Covid-19 aftermath and U.S. tariffs on imports stir the world's largest olive oil producer.
May. 26, 2020
Spain Requests More EU Support for Olive Oil Producers
Spain has asked the European Commission to afford olive oil producers similar protection to other agriculturalists.
May. 26, 2020
Europe Announces 'Flexible' Support Programs for Olive Oil Producers
The latest measures by the European Commission will provide olive oil ands table olive producers with access to low-interest loans and change the funding priorities of the sector to help combat economic problems caused by Covid-19.
May. 26, 2020
Award-Winning Brands Place Slovenia on World Stage
Slovenian producers enjoyed another successful year at the world's most prestigious olive oil quality competition, winning four awards from five entries, including two Gold Awards.
May. 26, 2020
Record Year for Turkish Olive Oils at World Competition
With 18 Golds and 10 Silvers, Turkish producers walked away with more awards at the world's most prestigious olive oil quality competition this year than ever before.
May. 25, 2020
Latin American Producers Celebrate Another Successful Year at NYIOOC
Producers from Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Mexico overcame drought and other challenges during the 2019 harvest to win a combined 14 awards at the World Olive Oil Competition.
May. 25, 2020
From North to South, Portuguese Producers Welcome NYIOOC Success
Portugal won 32 Awards at this year's NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, confirming the strong position of the country's producers on the international stage.
May. 21, 2020
Extra Virgin Olive Oil from JaƩn Granted PGI Status
Olive oil from the JaƩn region has been approved by the European Commission for PGI status and added to the official register of 1,470 protected products.
May. 21, 2020
Greek Producers Continue to Celebrate Record Year at 2020 NYIOOC
Celebrating good results after a tough year and acknowledging the steps needed to continue producing high-quality oil in a changing climate were among the themes discussed by winning producers.
May. 20, 2020
Monumental Olive Trees in Cyprus Destroyed by Wildfires
Wildfires ravaged northern Cyprus last weekend, destroying tens of thousands of acres of crops and forest. Olive growers and oil producers, already struggling as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, are facing additional challenges in the aftermath of the blaze.
May. 20, 2020
Italian Winners Pour in From North to South at World Olive Oil Competition
From the renowned regions of Umbria and Tuscany to lesser-known terroirs, Italian producers from the entire country were awarded at the world's most prestigious olive oil quality contest.