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Mar. 26, 2021
Europe Plans to Triple Agricultural Land Dedicated to Organic Farming by 2030
Olive farmers will be among the benefactors of European programs targeted at stimulating the consumption of organic products and financing the transition to organic farms.
Mar. 25, 2021
Italian Olive Sector Must Focus on Quality for Future Success, Report Finds
A lack of cooperation throughout the sector is hurting producers’ bottom lines, according to an agricultural institute study.
Feb. 17, 2021
Italy Pledges Nearly €70M for Olive Oil and Table Olive Sector
The money will be used to improve quality, protect the environment and promote traceability in the sector until the Common Agricultural Policy takes effect in 2023.
Nov. 10, 2020 Business
Oct. 1, 2020 Business
Aug. 12, 2020 Business
European Farmers Ask E.U. Not to Cut Agricultural Spending from New Budget
Jul. 20, 2020 Business
Jun. 11, 2020 Business
Proposed Reforms to Spanish Olive Oil Sector Met With Skepticism
Oct. 10, 2019
Tens of Thousands Protest Olive Oil Prices in Madrid
Protestors called on the Spanish government and European Union to change how the industry is regulated, help producers cope with low prices and protect Spanish olive oil from U.S. tariffs.
Jun. 17, 2019
Spain Seeks Self-Regulation for Olive Oil Sector
Spain's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has asked the European Union whether its olive oil sector can self-regulate. Advocates hope the measure will stabilize olive oil prices.
Oct. 18, 2017
EU Report Predicts 45 percent Increase in Olive Oil Exports by 2026
The report outlines the current state of the European Union's olive and olive oil sector and examines challenges and future prospects.
Dec. 7, 2015
Harvest Will Not Recoup Low Stocks in Spain
A report by the USDA Global Agricultural Information Network estimates that production in Spain this season will not make up for the depleted stores.
Nov. 11, 2013
EU Olive Oil Sector Eager for Details of New School Promotion Plan
A plan to promote olive oil and table olives in schools is among matters likely to be discussed at the European Commission’s Advisory Group on Olives and Derived Products.
Oct. 28, 2013
An overnight harvesting in Italy was the occasion for a technical congress about the effect of harvest-time temperatures on olive oil.
Sep. 2, 2013
In Italy, Tax Reduction Will Help Olive Growers
Unaprol Chairman Massimo Gargano takes stock of the situation as Italy reduces the burden for agricultural properties.
Jul. 24, 2013
Whether any common ground will emerge in the two wings of U.S. trade policy is anyone’s guess, but it seems unlikely.
May. 21, 2013
Decision Against Greece Upheld for CAP Violations
Greece will need to get by with $320 million less subsidies, after to a court found it failed to comply with CAP rules.
Mar. 18, 2013
European Parliament Provides Some Comfort for Spanish Olive Oil
A hatchet still hovers over subsidies paid to farmers, but the Parliament gave them some hope of easing the imminent blow.
Mar. 8, 2013
Olive Oil Sector Eyes European Vote Next Week
Europe’s olive oil sector will come a step closer to knowing its fate when the full European Parliament votes in Strasbourg next week.
Dec. 27, 2012
EU Olive Farmers' Wishlist for Change
Olive oil producers are firming up their positions on the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and an action plan for the olive oil sector.
Oct. 24, 2011
Olive Oil Industry Groups Reject Proposals for CAP Reform
Proposals include limiting the subsidies large farms can receive, and allocating a fixed amount per hectare rather than according to the production history -- a change that would see France and Spain lose the most, according to reports.