COVID-19
Sep. 14, 2021
After Slow Start, South African Producers Celebrate Record Harvest
While many growers reported more rainfall and record harvests, others fared less well and worry about the future.
Sep. 8, 2021
An Art Exhibition Among the Olive Trees in Umbria
An olive grove in Trevi was transformed into the ideal art exhibition venue, hosting installations that reflect on the pandemic and human nature.
Aug. 18, 2021
After Years of Drought and Covid, Australians Celebrate Record-Breaking Harvest
Australian producers expect to produce up to 21,000 tons of olive oil. Boundary Bend, the country’s largest producer, is leading the charge.
Jul. 30, 2021
Just when Olive Oil Tourism Was Trending in Turkey, the Pandemic Hit
The Covid-19 pandemic has decimated Turkey’s fledgling olive oil tourism industry. However, producers believe agritourism is the future of the sector.
Jul. 29, 2021
World Hunger Spiked in 2020 Due to the Pandemic, U.N. Report Says
The organization's officials urged the world to secure the funds and transform their global food supply system to provide for those in need.
Jul. 13, 2021
Traffic Jam at World’s Fourth-Largest Port Disrupts Trade Flow
Shipping experts predict the global supply chain disruption caused by the recent closure of the Port of Yantian, in China, to last for months.
Jun. 30, 2021 Health
Spanish Researchers Begin Trialing Olive-Derived Treatment for Long Covid
Jun. 30, 2021 Fairs, Competitions
South American Producers Celebrate NYIOOC Victories After Tough Year
Jun. 29, 2021 Europe
Producers on Sicily and Sardinia Prevail in World Competition
Jun. 15, 2021 Africa / Middle East
Jun. 10, 2021 Europe
Andalusian Cooperative Crafts Award-Winning Olive Oil With Soul
Jun. 9, 2021
Italian Agriculture Fell in 2020, Olive Oil Sector Hit Hardest, Report Finds
While the Covid-19 pandemic severely damaged the entire agricultural sector, a government recovery plan could help by focusing on a sustainable transition to the future.
Jun. 7, 2021
Inclement Weather Dampens Argentina Olive Harvest, But Quality Remains High
Estimates for the 2021 harvest see production falling or remaining steady. Producers say they are more concerned about exports and prices.
May. 20, 2021
Deforestation and Industrial Agriculture Spur Zoonotic Diseases, Study Finds
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, new research examines the association between the emergence of zoonotic diseases, forest clearance and monocultures.
May. 17, 2021
Chilean Producers Manage a Hard Year to a Promising Harvest
Chile is expected to produce roughly 20,000 tons of olive oil in 2021. Producers have renewed focus on quality to help their brands stand out.
May. 14, 2021
As Restrictions Loosen in Italy, Farmhouses Anticipate Tourism Boom
With about one-third of olive oil sales in Italy going to the restaurant sector, the shift of tourists to the countryside is likely to impact consumption.
May. 5, 2021
Olive Oil Sector Mourns Loss of 'Inspirational Pioneer' Paolo Pasquali
The olive oil world lost a leading figure after the hotelier, educator and all-around Renaissance man passed away from complications due to Covid-19.
May. 3, 2021
Greek Producers Await Reopening of Restaurants, Tourism
Industry professionals believe that the reopening of the food businesses could put the stagnant market back in motion.
Dec. 1, 2020
In Spain, Some See New Opportunities for Tourism in Pandemic's Wake
2020 gave outdoor activities a newfound importance. Efforts are underway to ensure that the olive oil industry is poised to capitalize on the shift.
Nov. 18, 2020
Covid Relief Program Could Also Help Italy's Olive Oil Storage Problem
Producers in Italy warn that storage facilities are filling up quickly just weeks into the harvest. Low demand from the restaurant and hospitality sector has caused the backlog.
Nov. 18, 2020
Second Wave of Covid Hampers Harvest in Greece
A newly-imposed lockdown has brought Greece to a standstill and created a logistical nightmare for olive growers. Some health experts believe the start of the harvest is partly responsible for the spread of the virus.
Nov. 11, 2020
Olive Oil Consumption in Spain Increased During State of Emergency
Olive oil consumption was 20 percent higher during the four-month-long state of alarm than it was before or after the emergency declaration, a government report found.
Nov. 9, 2020
Italy’s New Lockdown Hits Olive Oil Sector, Again
New Covid containment measures threaten the rise in domestic olive oil consumption that has buoyed the sector.
Nov. 9, 2020
Volunteers Lend a Hand in Italy's Olive Harvest to Help Those in Need
Across Italy, students and volunteers are flocking to the olive groves to help with the harvest. The olive oil they help produce is destined for those in need from Sicily to Lombardy.
Nov. 5, 2020
Bumper Harvest in Spain Comes With Drought, Coronavirus Concerns
Spain is expected to produce 1.6 million tons of olive oil this season. Slowing sales in the hospitality sector and a dry summer and spring have some producers concerned.
Oct. 14, 2020
U.N. World Food Program Wins 2020 Nobel Peace Prize
The WFP was awarded for its contributions to combat hunger and efforts to create better conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas.
