Europe, China Agree to Protect Foods With Geographical Indication
Kalamata olives and various olive oils from Spain and Crete are included in the deal.
U.S. Leaves Paris Climate Agreement
On Monday the U.S. government announced its withdrawal from the 2016 Paris Agreement on climate change, due to the economic burden of complying with the requirements.
Business
Spanish Olive Oil on Final List of Retaliatory Tariffs on E.U. Goods
Algerian Runner Abed El-Hachemi Wins 7th Olive Tree Marathon in Sfax
El-Hachemi finished first again with a 2:44 finish at the 2019 Marathon of the Olive Trees.
Organic Olive Groves Flourish in Spain
In 2018, the surface area of organic olive groves increased by three percent in Spain. A country-wide push toward sustainability and better profit margins on organic oils are among the contributing factors.
Europe
Six Years With No Cure: The Continuing Consequences of Xylella
EFSA Presenting Xyllela Research at Corsica Conference
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and other E.U.-funded projects are presenting the latest research on Xylella fastidiosa at a conference in Corsica this week.
Spain’s Harvest Estimates Continue to Grow
Previous predictions estimated that Spanish production would hover at about one million tons over the summer. The latest estimate predicts a 20-percent higher yield.