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Italy / page 13

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
A man wearing a blue jacket and cap sits on a New Holland tractor in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
Woman smiling while harvesting olives from an olive tree in a natural setting. - Olive Oil Times
A stone building with a tiled roof, surrounded by trees and tall grass in a rural landscape. - Olive Oil Times
A man examining an olive tree branch while standing outdoors near the sea. - Olive Oil Times
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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Two men posing for a selfie while holding a bottle of olive oil outdoors. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Nov. 27, 2023

Producers Behind Loco Galbasa Achieve Childhood Dream, World-Class Quality

The Sicilian brand Loco Galbasa combines the pursuit of quality and the commitment to environmental sustainability.

Aerial view of terraced agricultural fields along a coastal cliff with ocean waves below. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Nov. 21, 2023

The Agronomic and Macroeconomic Forces Behind Olive Oil Prices in Italy

Despite an anticipated production rebound in Italy, prices will likely remain high. Farmers will need to adapt to a new reality.

A street scene featuring a bicyclist with a teal delivery box and pedestrians walking in a narrow urban area. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Nov. 20, 2023

Olive Oil Sales Slump in Spain and Italy Amid Rising Prices

Consumers are switching to smaller bottles of extra virgin olive oil and, in some cases, choosing lower grades.

A worker in a green and blue outfit harvesting olives in an olive grove under a clear blue sky. - Olive Oil Times
World

Oct. 31, 2023

Global Olive Oil Production Set for Second Straight Year of Decline

The world’s seven largest olive oil-producing countries are expected to yield 1.97 million tons in the 2023/24 crop year, 23 percent below the average of the previous four campaigns.

Group of people participating in olive harvesting under trees with nets on the ground. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 16, 2023

Olive Trees on Public Land Provide Bountiful Harvest for Italian Locals

A growing number of local authorities encourage local citizens and schools to harvest abandoned olive trees on public lands.

Two-story farmhouse with a tiled roof and blue window shutters surrounded by greenery. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Oct. 11, 2023

Small-Scale, Regenerative Farming Drives Quality for Maraviglia in Tuscany

Since 2019, the producer behind Agricola Maraviglia has found a symbiotic balance between nurturing the landscape and producing award-winning olive oil.

Woman in a blue shirt pulling a green net used for olive harvesting in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 3, 2023

Optimism in Italy as Olive Harvest Gets Underway

While producers in southern Italy expect bumper crops, the fortunes of farmers in central and northern Italy are less certain.

A branch with several olives in varying shades of green and purple hanging from it. - Olive Oil Times
World

Sep. 26, 2023

How Monovarietal Olive Oils Promote Ecological Farming, Safeguard Landscapes

Producing monovarietal extra virgin olive oil promotes endemic varieties, which require fewer phytosanitary interventions, preserve landscapes and promote biodiversity.

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