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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 News Briefs
Aug. 11, 2022 Olive Varieties
Experiment with North African Olive Varieties Bears Fruit in Croatia
Aug. 10, 2022 News Briefs
Heatwave Could Curtail Olive Oil Production in Spain, Minister Warns
Aug. 10, 2022 Production
Aug. 10, 2022 World
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.
Aug. 1, 2022
Climate Change Taking a Toll on Andalusian Olive Oil Production
Experts said farmers and producers must invest in modern irrigation infrastructure and prevent soil degradation to mitigate the impacts of climate change on Spanish producers.
Aug. 1, 2022
In Japan, Producers Reflect on An Award-Winning Year
Producers in Japan combined to earn a record-tying four Gold Awards and two Silver Awards, overcoming formidable harvest-year challenges.
Aug. 1, 2022
Xylella Fastidiosa Containment Protocol Proves Effective in Puglia
Groves following the treatment protocol to prevent the spread of the disease are healthy and produce award-winning olive oil.
Jul. 29, 2022
Meet the Pioneering Couple Who Introduced Olive Growing to One Greek Island
When Tassis and Rena Laskaridis settled in Lemnos 15 years ago, there were few olive trees around.
Jul. 25, 2022
Rising Olive Oil Prices Do Not Slow Consumption in Europe
Growing demand from households and the recovery of the foodservice sector are the main drivers increasing olive oil sales in the E.U.
Jul. 25, 2022
Europe Reconsiders Pesticide Ban as Global Food Crisis Looms
The Commission had proposed an ambitious plan to cut pesticide use in half by 2020. Nearly half of E.U. member states oppose the move.
Jul. 25, 2022
Unraveling the Mystery Behind Slovenia's Dramatic Fruit Drop
This time, the usual suspects were not responsible for the drying and falling of fruits.
Jul. 25, 2022
In Turkey, Father and Son Rediscover Roots to Craft Award-Winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil
The founder of Turkey’s Darvari Gida Tarim honors his family’s past by forging forward with a new olive oil-producing future.
Jul. 25, 2022
Brazil's Largest Producer Celebrates a Triumphant Harvest
Prosperato enjoyed a record harvest in and won four awards at the World Olive Oil Competition.
Jul. 19, 2022
Sicilian and Sardinian Growers Triumph in World Competition
The judges acknowledged the results of a growing organic approach and an established know-how from producers on Italy’s two largest islands.
Jul. 18, 2022
New Financial Aid for Apulian Millers Crippled by Xylella Fastidiosa
Millers will be eligible for payments of up to €200,000. The new €35 million funding is part of the broader olive sector recovery plan.
Jul. 18, 2022
Adding Water During Olive Oil Production Lowers Quality, Researchers Find
Arbequina extra virgin olive oil produced without added water had higher levels of polyphenol and better oxidative stability than oils produced with added water.
Jul. 15, 2022
Award-Winning Producer Emphasizes Sustainable Expansion in the Jordan Desert
Jordan’s only award-winning producer at the 2022 NYIOOC reflects on the role of preserving the environment on quality and prepare for the post-Covid world.