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Italy / page 12

Group of individuals holding awards on stage during a ceremony in a historical building. - Olive Oil Times
Fairs, Competitions

Apr. 16, 2024

Small Producers, Oleotourism Take Center Stage at Ercole Olivario

The winners of the main competition will participate in the Shelf Life Monitoring Project, which will help improve best practices for producers and consumers.

Aerial view of a large olive grove with rows of olive trees under a setting sun. - Olive Oil Times
World

Apr. 12, 2024

Global Production May Exceed Expectations, but Not Enough to Move Prices

Analysts predict climate change will result in new price dynamics, with high-quality extra virgin olive oil and other market segments behaving differently.

Two men using tools to harvest olives from an olive tree in a field. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Apr. 9, 2024

Legacy Meets Innovation at Tuscany’s Azienda Pometti

The latest generation of farmers at the 600-year-old Azienda Pometti is using state-of-the-art methods to produce award-winning, sustainable olive oil.

Vibrant display of various fruits and vegetables in a market setting with carts and crates. - Olive Oil Times
Aerial view of several leafless trees with a dark ground and sparse green vegetation. - Olive Oil Times
A woman with sunglasses and a backpack smiling while standing in an orchard with trees in the background. - Olive Oil Times
An olive tree with a textured trunk and green foliage in an orchard setting. - Olive Oil Times
A mountain biker in a red shirt and backpack riding on a trail surrounded by olive trees and wildflowers. - Olive Oil Times
A round table with a potted plant and three chairs in a narrow outdoor setting. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Mar. 13, 2024

High Prices Are Changing How Italians Feel About Olive Oil

Consumer surveys show Italians are buying less extra virgin olive oil, while other data confirm lower supermarket sales.

Aerial view of an olive grove with trees and the sea in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Olive Varieties

Mar. 7, 2024

Ancient Olive Groves on Capri Are Reservoirs of Biodiversity

Researchers traced the origins of the island’s olive trees to Crete and mainland Italy and discovered 21 new varieties.

A landscape featuring several olive trees with gnarled trunks in a grassy field during sunset. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Mar. 6, 2024

Xylella May Not Be Responsible for Olive Tree Devastation in Puglia, Study Finds

The findings could unravel a decade of policy and understanding that Xylella fastidiosa was the leading cause of Olive Quick Decline Syndrome in Puglia.

Man in a blue cap gathering olives on a yellow net spread under olive trees. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Feb. 29, 2024

Authorities Identify Xylella Strain Infecting Vines, Almonds in Puglia

The new variant was detected in a region already severely affected by Xylella fastidiosa pauca.

A man wearing a blue jacket and cap sits on a New Holland tractor in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Feb. 26, 2024

New Law in Italy Establishes Role of Farmers in Protecting Environment

Along with protecting Italy’s natural landscapes and promoting the cultivation of traditional crops, the law seeks to curb the rural exodus with economic incentives.

Woman smiling while harvesting olives from an olive tree in a natural setting. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Feb. 22, 2024

Italian Farmers, Producers Confirm Production Rebound

Olive oil production for the 2023/24 crop year was bolstered by strong harvests in the south.

A stone building with a tiled roof, surrounded by trees and tall grass in a rural landscape. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Feb. 19, 2024

Fourth Generation of Sicilian Farmers Celebrate Local Cultivars

In southeastern Sicily, the producers behind Vernèra share a sense of social responsibility and environmental sustainability.

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A man examining an olive tree branch while standing outdoors near the sea. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Jan. 31, 2024

Farmers on Small Italian Islands Restore Ancient Groves and Local Production

Growers on Giglio Island and Capri are restoring centuries-old olive trees to revive a fading culture and protect unique island landscapes.

Two laboratory workers in white coats examining a flask of yellow liquid in a lab setting. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Jan. 5, 2024

Buoyed by Awards, the Pope’s Official Extra Virgin Olive Oil Producer Looks Ahead to Harvest

Pontiffs have traditionally favored extra virgin olive oils of Lazio. Domenico Sperlonga is following in the footsteps of his forefathers to serve Pope Francis.

An olive tree with dense foliage growing in a grove, surrounded by other olive trees. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Jan. 3, 2024

Tuscany Announces Funds to Prevent Olive Grove Abandonment

The measures are meant to encourage growers to take care of abandoned olive trees in difficult terrains and maintain them to prevent wildfire and pest development

Person in blue overalls collecting olives on a net in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Jan. 2, 2024

Rise in Production of Italian PDO and PGI Olive Oils, New Report Reveals

An estimated 23,500 operators produced 13,500 tons of extra virgin olive oil with geographical indications in 2022, but their export value remained stable at €62 million.

Group of people gathered outdoors under a tent for a performance, with some seated on blankets and others standing. - Olive Oil Times
Europe

Dec. 15, 2023

Meet the Start-Ups in Central Italy Reviving Abandoned Olive Groves

The startup Ager Oliva in Tuscany and the association Le Olivastre in Umbria are committed to restoring abandoned olive groves through adoption plans for citizens and companies.

A group of people gathered under a large olive tree, some wearing gloves and smiling at the camera. - Olive Oil Times
World

Dec. 11, 2023

Making Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Sicily’s Tree of Peace

Volunteers harvested olives to produce oil from the tree in Palermo that commemorates anti-mafia prosecutor Paolo Borsellino.

Close-up of a police officer's uniform featuring a badge and radio equipment. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Dec. 7, 2023

Police in Spain and Italy Uncover Olive Oil Fraud Ring

A Europol investigation led to the arrest of eleven accused of adulterating extra virgin olive oil with other products.

Two individuals holding a blue net filled with freshly harvested olives of various colors. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Dec. 5, 2023

Soaring Expenses Strain Producers in Southern Europe

Olive oil producers in Spain, Italy and Greece are grappling with challenges that threaten the viability of the sector.

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