Aug. 2, 2023
Olive Oil Producers in Argentina Beat the Heat, Enjoy Fruitful Harvest
After three below-average harvests, producers in Argentina expect a return to the norm. However, inflation continues to create problems for domestic sales and exports.
Aug. 2, 2023
Education Vital to Success of Turkey’s Olive Oil Sector, Award-Winning Producer Says
After winning 10 awards at the 2023 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, the producers behind Oliva Malia are keen to share the secrets of their success.
Aug. 2, 2023
An Olive Oil as Unique as Its Producers
Over the past decade, Saša Petković and Vedrana Rakovac have transitioned from hobby growers to professional producers. But some things have not changed.
Aug. 2, 2023 News Briefs
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Prices Could Reach €11/Kg in Italy, Officials Warn
Aug. 2, 2023 News Briefs
Spain Reclaims Top Spot as Largest Olive Oil Exporter to U.S.
Aug. 2, 2023 Producer Profiles
Sustainable Farming is Key to Quality as California Becomes Hotter and Drier
Aug. 2, 2023 Producer Profiles
Leading Tunisian Bulk Olive Oil Exporter Pivots to Adding Value
Jul. 31, 2023 Production
Olive Oil Producers in Greece Brace for Steep Production Decline
Jul. 31, 2023
Concerns Mount Over Olive Oil Shortage in Spain
With olive oil stocks expected to run out by the start of the coming harvest and predictions of another low yield, experts anticipate prices to continue rising.
Jul. 31, 2023
Popular German Travel Program Features Award-Winning Producer in Dalmatia
Ivan Pfeiffer, the producer behind MI Olive, shared the tragedy of his wife’s passing and the triumph of his award-winning extra virgin olive oil.
Jul. 31, 2023
Extreme Weather Batters NZ Growers, Causing Second-Consecutive Production Decline
Early frosts, heavy rainfall and anthracnose have resulted in a lower yield for New Zealand producers this year.
Jul. 31, 2023
Turkey Receives PDO for Edremit Olive Oil
Nearly 10 million olive trees fall into the new Protected Designation of Origin-certified region in northwestern Anatolia.
Jul. 31, 2023
Despite Drought, Uruguay Anticipates Record Harvest
Official statistics have not been published yet, but a preliminary estimate puts the harvest at a record-high 3,000 tons.
Jul. 28, 2023
Record Temperatures, Wildfires Return to Mediterranean Basin
Many Southern Europeans and thousands of tourists are coping with the consequences of some of the worst wildfires suffered by the region in recent times.
Jul. 26, 2023
Tunisia Plans to Expand Olive Oil Exports to South Korea
Agriculture officials and diplomatic staff touted the country's rising profile as a high-quality producer of olive oil at a local event in South Korea.
Jul. 26, 2023
Europe Confirms Steep Decline in Olive Oil Production
In the bloc’s latest short-term agricultural outlook report, E.U. experts said the poor harvest and low stocks will keep pressure on prices.
Jul. 26, 2023
Art Exhibition Reflects on Xylella's Devastating Impact
‘Xylella Studies,’ which documents the disruption caused by the bacterium to Puglia, will be on display until September 10th at the Sigismondo Castromediano Museum.
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.
Jul. 25, 2023
Olive Oil Producer Raises €500K Through Crypto Bonds
Lamar Olive Oil raised the money by issuing blockchain-based bonds denominated in the EUROe stablecoin, which is backed by the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority.
Jul. 24, 2023
Acclaimed Calabrian Producer Shares Insights on Blending, Organic Farming and Oleotourism
The producer behind Enotre discusses the challenges and opportunities for olive growers in Italy’s second-largest olive oil-producing region.
Jul. 20, 2023
Signs Suggest a Weak Harvest in Turkey
Official estimates will not be published until September, but producers in Turkey said cold and rainy weather combined with the earthquake has led to scarce fruit.
Jul. 19, 2023
Researchers in California Test New Solutions for Olive Fruit Fly
Researchers at the University of California are testing a range of insecticide products for efficacy in controlling olive fruit flies.
Jul. 13, 2023
Officials in Zadar County Celebrate Award-Winning Producers
Prefect Božidar Longin thanked local extra virgin olive oil, wine and cheese producers for exposing a global audience to Zadar county’s agricultural products.