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Mar. 30, 2020
Domestic Consumption Rises in Greece Amid Covid-19, Economic Growth Predicted to Halt
Greek olive oil remains in high demand among national consumers as the country's economic growth is predicted to grind to a halt.
Mar. 30, 2020
EU Grants PDO Status to Olive Oils of Provence
ProvenƧal olive oil represents distinctive organoleptic characteristics, unique chemistry and strong historical ties to the land.
Mar. 27, 2020
Some Countries Impose Restrictions on Exports of Food Commodities
Governments are hasty to secure their domestic food supplies, while experts warn of possible shortages and call for cooperation among nations.
Mar. 27, 2020 World
Mar. 27, 2020 News Briefs
Italian PDO and PGI Extra Virgin Olive Oils Are Increasing in Value
Mar. 26, 2020 World
Mar. 21, 2020 World
Olive Oil Sales Jump While Italian Economy Shrinks From Covid-19
Mar. 19, 2020 Europe
Demand for Olive Oil in Spain Rises as Country Goes Into Coronavirus Lockdown
Mar. 19, 2020
Laws Governing Olive Oil Sector in Spain Set to Change
Updated legislation will require the implementation of a new traceability system and change labeling requirements.
Mar. 11, 2020
Covid-19 Lockdown in Italy Brings Critical Promotion Season to a Standstill
At a time when Italy's agriculture sector was already reeling, the coronavirus lockdown has wiped out major spring events and promotional activities.
Mar. 6, 2020
In Minas Gerais, Production and Tourism Go Hand in Hand
Among the fruit and coffee plantations of Minas Gerais, olive trees have taken root. Despite the region's unconventional climate, local producers are creating a new kind of olive oil culture in Brazil.
Mar. 4, 2020
New Bank Set to Auction Abandoned Farms in Italy
Almost 25,000 acres of abandoned public lands will be auctioned to a new generation of agricultural entrepreneurs and farmers.
Mar. 3, 2020
Italy Set to Deal Major Blow to 'Agribusiness Pirates'
A new law would protect Italian agriculture by letting prosecutors pursue frauds anywhere in the supply chain.
Feb. 28, 2020
E.U. Tenders for Private Storage Conclude
The fourth and final tender for private storage aid succeeded in withholding more stocks from the European olive oil market to ease pressure on prices.
Feb. 27, 2020
Coronavirus Epidemic Hits Italy's Agriculture Sector
The rising number of coronavirus infections across northern Italy has impacted every corner of the country's agriculture sector, from harvesting and production to tourism and exports.
Feb. 26, 2020
Small Sampling in Sweden Spurs Debate on Tasting Panels
Sweden tested 21 brands that it suspected could be mislabeled and found most of them were. Producers and regulators are arguing over the survey's methods.
Feb. 24, 2020
Greeks Call for Strategic Plan in Wake of Low Prices
The minister of agriculture has called for a plan to support the olive oil industry after private storage aid was rejected as inefficient for the Greek sector
Feb. 21, 2020
Under Fire, Bayer Seeks to Demonstrate Transparency
Bayer says it will open laboratory studies of new pesticides to outside observers amid mounting legal challenges.
Feb. 19, 2020
Greek Olive Oil Gets New Exemption From US Tariffs
A revised list of tariffs on E.U. products spares Greek olive oils.
Feb. 19, 2020
Israel Blocks Palestinian Exports Through Jordan
The move comes as a response to a Palestinian government boycott of Israeli cattle imports. The Palestinian agriculture minister said the government is already planning counter-measures.
Feb. 17, 2020
Bill Aims to Protect 'Made in California' Brand
A proposed bill would prevent consumers from being misled into buying 'California' olive oils that are actually from somewhere else.
Feb. 17, 2020
Olive Oil Promotions Boost Retailers' Sales, but With a Hidden Cost
Using extra virgin olive oil as a loss-leader allows food retailers to draw customers in a challenging economy, but the olive growers and mills are the ones paying the price.
Feb. 17, 2020
No New US Tariffs on Spanish Olive Oil Imports
The United States Trade Representative decided not to add new tariffs to Spanish packaged and bulk olive oil imports. The USTR will revise the list once again in August.