Sep. 13, 2022
Sustainability Key to Success of Central Italy’s Award-Winning Producers
Producers from Central Italy reflected on success at the 2022 NYIOOC and looked ahead to the coming harvest.
Sep. 13, 2022
Harvest Outlook Worsens in Spain
Rain is in the forecast for this week, but producers are still expecting what could be the third-lowest yield since records began.
Sep. 7, 2022
Farmers in Morocco Prepare for Modest Yield
After last year’s record-high production, the North African country’s two largest olive-growing regions are expecting small harvests.
Sep. 6, 2022 Production
Sep. 6, 2022 Production
Producers in South Africa Expect to Match Results of Last Year's Record Harvest
Sep. 6, 2022 News Briefs
Aug. 29, 2022 Production
Olive Oil Production in Portugal Set to Slump After Record Year
Aug. 26, 2022 Production
Aug. 26, 2022
Growers and Producers in Jaén Could Lose €1B Due to Poor Harvest
Officials are calling on the government to cut taxes on fuel and other production inputs and lift some water restrictions for rainfed groves.
Aug. 26, 2022
Initial Estimates Forecast 1M Tons of Olive Oil Production in Spain
The ongoing drought and scorching summer temperatures are being blamed for the significant production decrease across Spain.
Aug. 24, 2022
One Year After a Devastating Fire in Montenegro, Farmers Continue to Rebuild
While a court ruled that olive growers were entitled to some compensation, the emotional and cultural pains endure.
Aug. 23, 2022
Monogram Cultivates Success Through Teamwork in Greece
The four young co-founders of Monogram used their professional backgrounds to found an award-winning olive oil brand in Kalamata.
Aug. 23, 2022
Olive Harvest in Valencia Predicted to Fall by 75 Percent
The regional farmers union warns the decline could result in €70 million of losses. They want expanded insurance coverage and financial aid to help growers get by.
Aug. 23, 2022
Italy Anticipates Steep Drop in Olive Production
A combination of unseasonal heat and drought means production in olive oil-soaked southern Italy will fall by 30 percent this year.
Aug. 18, 2022
Agricultural Entrepreneur Has Sights Set on Brazil’s Olive Oil Sector
The founder of Azeite Batalha is working to promote olive oil production in Rio Grande do Sul and consumption across Brazil.
Aug. 18, 2022
Olive Growers in Extremadura Brace for 'Worst Harvest in History'
The local farmers’ association predicts olive oil and table olive production to fall by up to 85 percent due to the ongoing drought.
Aug. 16, 2022
French Olive Sector Anticipates 50 Percent Harvest Loss
Scorching summer temperatures and the region's prolonged drought have resulted in a significantly lower fruit set in France and a significantly smaller harvest.
Aug. 11, 2022
Experiment with North African Olive Varieties Bears Fruit in Croatia
One producer has found that his Chemlali and Moroccan Picholine trees are thriving in Dalmatia’s increasingly hot and dry climate.
Aug. 10, 2022
Heatwave Could Curtail Olive Oil Production in Spain, Minister Warns
Along with a steep fall in the quantity of olive oil produced, some analysts are worried quality could decrease significantly too.
Aug. 10, 2022
In Efforts to Promote Quality, Italy Focuses on Olive Mills
Upgrading technology, improving techniques and promoting sustainability are at the core of efforts to add value to Italian olive oils.
Aug. 10, 2022
First-Time Winners Reflect on World Competition Victories
Producers from around the world said their NYIOOC awards were lifting sales and customer trust.
Aug. 10, 2022
Brussels Approves Plan to Use Treated Wastewater for Irrigation
Brussels has published new guidelines paving the way for the widespread use of treated urban wastewater in agriculture.
Aug. 2, 2022
The Bid to Boost Olive Oil Quality on Crete
The island’s olive oil sector is looking to implement modern cultivating methods and production practices to improve quality and add value.