Olive oil export revenues in the first seven months of the 2023/24 crop year nearly doubled in Tunisia, but many producers are not reaping all the benefits.

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News Briefs

Jul. 15, 2024

Italy, Turkey, Brazil Lead the Way at 'EVO IOOC' Awards

Four hundred eighty-six extra virgin and flavored olive oils were awarded at the ninth EVO IOOC Italy event in Calabria.

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Jul. 9, 2024 Food & Cooking

Enhancing Excellence: How the World's Best Restaurant Uses Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Jul. 7, 2024 The Best Olive Oils

Portuguese Producers Highlight Quality as the Cornerstone of Promotional Efforts

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Jul. 7, 2024 World

Yusuf Can Zeybek Repeats Kırkpınar Triumph

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Jul. 1, 2024 Production

Drought and Ill-Timed Rain Lead to Poor Harvest in Uruguay

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Jul. 1, 2024 Food & Cooking

Three Beloved Greek Dishes to Try This Summer

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Producer Profiles

Jun. 27, 2024

The 1,000-Member Co-Op Taking on The Challenging Terrain of Northern Portugal

The members of the Agricultural Cooperative of Olive Growers of Murça farm the rugged terrain, working together to produce award-winning extra virgin olive oil.

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News Briefs

Jun. 26, 2024

Rising Olive Oil Imports Contribute to Spain’s Trade Deficit with Argentina

While Spain’s agricultural trade deficit fell by 33 percent between 2022 and 2023, olive oil imports increased by nearly 230 percent due to a poor harvest and rising prices.

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Business

Jun. 25, 2024

Wrestlers Threaten Boycott of Kırkpınar Over Controversial Format Changes

After the federation governing Kırkpınar announced a controversial qualifying format to streamline the competition, 29 wrestlers said they would not participate.

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News Briefs

Jun. 25, 2024

Green Deal Under Threat After E.U. Elections

While climate change is expected to be relegated in the E.U.’s priorities after the European elections, farmers are unlikely to see changes in their work in the near future.

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News Briefs

Jun. 25, 2024

Bank of Spain Attributes Ongoing Inflation to Soaring Olive Oil Prices

The bank’s statements come as the government announced plans to continue its Value-Added Tax markdown on most foods, including olive oil.

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Producer Profiles

Jun. 25, 2024

Turkish Producer Highlights the Distinctive Qualities of the Native Kilis Olive

The award-winning producers behind Masmana have overcome a range of climatic and socioeconomic challenges to bring their organic Kilis olive oil to the world.

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News Briefs

Jun. 25, 2024

Spanish Households Purchase More Sunflower Oil Than Olive Oil for the First Time

Falling olive oil sales are linked to reduced production and elevated prices, whereas sunflower oil has become more affordable during the same timeframe.

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News Briefs

Jun. 25, 2024

Poets, Journalists, Researchers Awarded Literary Prize

Twelve awards were handed out in Rome for poetry, fiction and scientific research related to olive oil.

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News Briefs

Jun. 15, 2024

Report Reveals Growing Number of Olive Producers in Northern Italy

Olive farming is shifting north in Italy as sustainability in a changing climate guides new ventures. Organic growing is also on the rise.

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News Briefs

Jun. 12, 2024

Record Olive Oil Prices Drive Food Inflation in Greece

A study from the National Bank of Greece found that record olive oil prices were responsible for almost 50 percent of the increase in total food inflation.

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Producer Profiles

Jun. 12, 2024

How Resilience and Passion Drive a Boutique California Producer

In less than four years, the couple behind Chateau de Luz has overcome climate extremes, pests and labor challenges to craft world-class extra virgin olive oil.

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News Briefs

Jun. 12, 2024

Turkey Eases Export Ban Following Intense Lobbying

Turkish producers will be able to export 50,000 tons of bulk olive oil until November. With forecasts of bumper harvest, the sector wants the ban lifted completely.

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News Briefs

Jun. 12, 2024

Proposal Would Ban Solar Panel Installation on Italy's Farmlands

Exemptions for agri-voltaic systems would still allow research and development of projects in olive groves to continue.

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Business

Jun. 12, 2024

Deoleo North America CEO Says Sustainability is Key to Growing Olive Oil Sector

Thierry Moyroud views Deoleo as guardians of the industry, prioritizing quality production and sustainable practices above all else.

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Producer Profiles

Jun. 10, 2024

Kern County Producer Reflects on The California Olive Oil Industry

Stefanie Wickensheimer explains how Rio Bravo Ranch crafts high-quality extra virgin olive oil in the southern San Joaquin Valley.