‘Xylella Studies,’ which documents the disruption caused by the bacterium to Puglia, will be on display until September 10th at the Sigismondo Castromediano Museum.

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Business

Jul. 25, 2023

Monsoon Season Poised to Cause Havoc for Farmers in Pakistan

Historically, the monsoon season provided Pakistan’s farmers a much-needed reprieve from the typically hot and dry conditions. Not this time.

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Jul. 25, 2023 News Briefs

Olive Oil Producer Raises €500K Through Crypto Bonds

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Jul. 24, 2023 Producer Profiles

Acclaimed Calabrian Producer Shares Insights on Blending, Organic Farming and Oleotourism

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Jul. 20, 2023 Production

Signs Suggest a Weak Harvest in Turkey

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Jul. 19, 2023 Production

Researchers in California Test New Solutions for Olive Fruit Fly

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Jul. 13, 2023 The Best Olive Oils

Officials in Zadar County Celebrate Award-Winning Producers

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News Briefs

Jul. 13, 2023

Spurred by Olives, Organic Farmland Grows in Italy

With a 25,600-hectare increase in surface area from 2021 to 2022, olive groves are the most significant crop in Italy’s expanding organic agricultural landscape.

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Trade Events

Jul. 13, 2023

Istrian Officials Share Oleotourism Insights at Events in Spain and Italy

According to Istrian tourism officials, 190,000 people visit olive growers and producers on the peninsula each year. Now, these officials are sharing strategies in Spain and Italy.

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Producer Profiles

Jul. 12, 2023

Graza Co-Founder Andrew Benin Is on A Roll

Already in 3,000 stores across the U.S., the upstart Graza has momentum rarely seen in a notoriously crowded and challenging marketplace.

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Producer Profiles

Jul. 12, 2023

Quality Places Cambodian Importer on World Stage

Tiger Power imports Tunisian extra virgin olive oil produced on the company farm in Nabeul and sourced from other local growers.

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News Briefs

Jul. 11, 2023

Ever Higher Quality Rewarded at Eighth EVO IOOC Italy in Calabria

Producers from Italy and Brazil received the highest honors at the eight EVO IOOC Italy. Judges agreed that the quality is improving.

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News Briefs

Jul. 11, 2023

Jaencoop Reports Record Sales

The second-largest olive oil cooperative recorded total revenues of €280 million in the 2022 financial year, partially due to increased domestic sales by value.

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Business

Jul. 10, 2023

Yusuf Can Zeybek Triumphant at Kırkpınar

The first-time Kırkpınar winner overcame two-time champion İsmail Balaban to win the title of head wrestler at the world’s oldest sporting event.

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Producer Profiles

Jul. 6, 2023

This Small but Mighty Producer Takes a Traditional Cretan Variety to New Heights

Award-winning Silvergreen elevates the products of Crete via the Tsounati, a delicate but rewarding olive variety native to the Greek island.

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Business

Jul. 6, 2023

Tourists of All Ages Are Heading to Groves and Mills This Summer

Whether it is dining in a grove, participating in the harvest or simply tasting oils, tourists are escaping the cities to spend summer holidays among olives.

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Production

Jul. 6, 2023

In Italy, Olive Growers See Signs of a Promising Harvest

Growers across Italy told Olive Oil Times that they had, for the most part, experiencing generous blossoming and fruitset. Climate extremes and pests remain a challenge.

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News Briefs

Jul. 6, 2023

Uptick in Olive Fruit Fly Infestations Reported in Andalusia

As olive groves enter their most vulnerable stage of development, authorities said the number of captured flies and observed damage was significantly higher than in previous years.

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News Briefs

Jul. 5, 2023

Researchers in Andalusia Develop AI Tool to Improve Irrigation Efficiency

Using climatic data and powerful neural networks, researchers haver developed a tool that allows farmers to determine irrigation requirements a week in advance.

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Business

Jul. 5, 2023

Initiative in Italy to Restore Olive Cultivation in The Apennines

The 1,200-kilometer mountain chain is home to 207,000 hectares of abandoned olive groves which could substantially increase Italian olive oil production.

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News Briefs

Jul. 5, 2023

DCOOP Reports Record Olive Oil Sales at Annual Meeting

While revenues were up, the general director of the world’s largest olive oil cooperative said farmers had not seen significant gains in profitability.

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News Briefs

Jul. 5, 2023

Albanian Olive Oil Exports Quadruple in First Quarter of 2023, Officials Say

The combination of Albania’s bumper harvest and poor harvests in Europe means there is more demand than ever from the European Union for Albanian olive oil.