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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.
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.
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.
Oct. 16, 2023 Production
Olive Trees on Public Land Provide Bountiful Harvest for Italian Locals
Oct. 11, 2023 Producer Profiles
Small-Scale, Regenerative Farming Drives Quality for Maraviglia in Tuscany
Oct. 3, 2023 Production
Sep. 26, 2023 World
How Monovarietal Olive Oils Promote Ecological Farming, Safeguard Landscapes
Sep. 25, 2023 Production
Olive Farmers in Puglia Face Catastrophic Harvest After Autumn Storms
Sep. 13, 2023
Investing in Community and The Environment Through Olive Farming
Paolo Miceli and Sergio Sensat’s farm in western Sicily is a forward-looking investment in the region and community.
Sep. 6, 2023
The Art of Permaculture in Central Italy
The advice of a friendly neighbor inspired the founders of the Italian company Carma to choose a sustainable path to success.
Sep. 6, 2023
Europe’s Evolving Fight Against Xylella Fastidiosa
Early detection across the European Union remains at the forefront of the struggle against the bacterium as officials are hopeful about new research, methods and tools.
Aug. 24, 2023
Cultural Events in Southern Italy Combine Music, Nature and Olive Oil
The warm Italian summer nights are being brightened by events that combine extra virgin olive oil with artistic and cultural expressions.
Aug. 14, 2023
Italy Set to Invest €100M for Olive Mill Upgrades
Starting in 2026, funds will be dispersed to millers across the country to upgrade equipment and technologies.
Aug. 10, 2023
Researchers Work to Reverse Genetic Erosion, Breed Resilient Olive Varieties
Understanding the genetic diversity of olive varieties will help farmers select the best cultivars for their climate and phytosanitary environment.
Aug. 10, 2023
'Lucky' Olive Tree Leads Mindfulness Sessions in Italy
In Molise, an innovative project aims at reducing the level of stress, anxiety and depression with the support of augmented reality and a historic olive tree.
Aug. 7, 2023
Olive Oil Production Returns to Pompeii 2,000 Years After Volcanic Eruption
Ministers and farming organizations tasted local extra virgin olive oil and table olives while promoting a UNESCO nomination for Italian cuisines.
Aug. 7, 2023
Italy Becomes Largest Market for Tunisia’s Organic Olive Oil Exports
Tunisia's organic production is increasingly favored by large Italian bottlers.
Aug. 2, 2023
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Prices Could Reach €11/Kg in Italy, Officials Warn
A poor harvest in 2023 combined with low olive oil stocks and anticipation of a modestly higher harvest in 2024 has seen Italian olive oil prices reach unprecedented heights.
Jul. 26, 2023
Art Exhibition Reflects on Xylella's Devastating Impact
‘Xylella Studies,’ which documents the disruption caused by the bacterium to Puglia, will be on display until September 10th at the Sigismondo Castromediano Museum.
Jul. 24, 2023
Acclaimed Calabrian Producer Shares Insights on Blending, Organic Farming and Oleotourism
The producer behind Enotre discusses the challenges and opportunities for olive growers in Italy’s second-largest olive oil-producing region.
Jul. 13, 2023
Spurred by Olives, Organic Farmland Grows in Italy
With a 25,600-hectare increase in surface area from 2021 to 2022, olive groves are the most significant crop in Italy’s expanding organic agricultural landscape.
Jul. 13, 2023
Istrian Officials Share Oleotourism Insights at Events in Spain and Italy
According to Istrian tourism officials, 190,000 people visit olive growers and producers on the peninsula each year. Now, these officials are sharing strategies in Spain and Italy.
Jul. 11, 2023
Ever Higher Quality Rewarded at Eighth EVO IOOC Italy in Calabria
Producers from Italy and Brazil received the highest honors at the eight EVO IOOC Italy. Judges agreed that the quality is improving.