Feb. 15, 2023
Andalusia Expand Efforts to Reduce CO2, Promote Biodiversity
The Andalusian government has partnered with SEO/BirdLife to reduce the region's carbon footprint by expanding the Olivares Vivos project.
Feb. 15, 2023
Olive Oil Brand in Jordan Harnesses the Value in History
Ateek extra virgin olive oil is produced from the millenary trees of the ancient Mehras cultivar. Producers hope it sets Jordan apart on the international stage.
Feb. 10, 2023
Project to Improve Sustainability of Algeria’s Olive Farms Bears Fruit
By improving harvesting and milling best practices, PASA seeks to improve the economic potential of olive oil production.
Feb. 10, 2023 News Briefs
From Andalusia to Madrid, Spain Shocked at Wave of Olive Thefts
Feb. 9, 2023 Business
Olive Oil Consumption Slumps in Europe as High Prices Persist
Feb. 9, 2023 News Briefs
Andalusia Increases Reservoir Capacity for Irrigating Olives
Feb. 9, 2023 Production
Producers in Argentina Grapple with Inflation Ahead of 2023 Harvest
Feb. 9, 2023 World
Feb. 8, 2023
Mysterious African Insects Are Infesting Portuguese Olive Groves
Unexplained damage to olive trees over a six-year period in Portugal has been confirmed as the effects of an obscure insect never before observed in Europe.
Feb. 7, 2023
Apulian Authorities Agree on Funding for Xylella Strategy
Faster eradication, early diagnoses and more research are among the key components of the containment strategy.
Feb. 7, 2023
Climate Change Leads Some Bordeaux Wine Producers to Plant Olives
Farmers in the western French department of Gironde have met with national production officials to discuss the future of olive oil production in the non-traditional area.
Feb. 6, 2023
Small Farms in Spain Exempted from Ban on Burning Agricultural Waste
Spanish government officials announced exceptions to the burning bans found in national regulations and the E.U.’s Common Agricultural Policy.
Feb. 6, 2023
Greek Producers Ask for a Commission to Promote Exports
Greek olive producers seek the establishment of a permanent commission to promote olive exports.
Feb. 6, 2023
Deadly Earthquakes Shake Turkey and Syria
As international rescuers travel to the war-ravaged region, witnesses describe freezing temperatures among razed cities and villages.
Feb. 6, 2023
Nutri-Score Founder: Olive Oil Will Never Attain the Highest Rating
The co-inventor of the nutrition label said olive oil would never be rated with a "Green A" because it is solely comprised of fat.
Feb. 6, 2023
Argentina's Germplasm Bank Supports Mission to Preserve Olive Cultivars
The olive plant collection in San Juan has joined the International Olive Council's olive germplasm network, a crucial tool for promoting biodiversity and supporting research.
Feb. 5, 2023
Spain's 2022 Olive Oil Sales only Slightly Lower than Expected
Olive oil sales in Spain hold relatively steady despite the many problems and price increases throughout 2022.
Feb. 4, 2023
Catalonian Producers Warn of Worst Season in 15 Years
Catalonian producers warn that olive oil production in the region will be even lower than previously expected and that major price increases may ensue as a result.
Feb. 4, 2023
Intensive Agriculture Blamed for Bird Population Decline in Spain
Recent figures show an alarming decline in the populations of important bird species in Spain as intensive agriculture transforms the country's landscape.
Feb. 2, 2023
Spanish Olive Oil Sales Increase in China
New data shows Spanish olive oil sales increased significantly in China during the 2021/22 crop year.
Feb. 2, 2023
In Portugal, Xylella Infection Spreads to More Species
The latest Ministry of Agriculture update outlines a worsening scenario for farmers in Portugal and nearby Spain.
Feb. 2, 2023
Andalusian Government Requests CAP Changes for Olive Growers
Authorities are asking for changes to the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy to remove economic burdens from olive and organic farmers.
Jan. 31, 2023
Morocco's Olive Oil Exports Reach Record Levels as Domestic Prices Rise
The latest trade data shows significant growth in Moroccan olive oil exports, but low production has raised prices domestically.