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Dec. 27, 2022
In Italy, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Prices and the Popularity of Large Food Retailers on the Rise
The latest data from Ismea shows how Italian families in the third quarter are coping with rising inflation by spending more on EVOO and visiting large food retailers.
Dec. 16, 2022
From Milan to Puglia, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Lies at The Heart of Christmas Cooking in Italy
While every region in Italy celebrates the Christmas period differently, all rely on local extra virgin olive oils to enhance their meals.
Dec. 12, 2022
In Brescia, Neglected City Olives Get Harvested
A group of citizens came together to harvest olives from trees throughout the city of Brescia and make olive oil.
Dec. 12, 2022 Business
Europe Approves Italy’s Plan for Implementing the Common Agricultural Policy
Dec. 9, 2022 Business
In Italy, Industry Experts Forecast Lower Yield, Higher Quality
Dec. 9, 2022 News Briefs
Authorities in Puglia Identify New Outbreak of Xylella Fastidiosa
Dec. 9, 2022 News Briefs
Greece to Overtake Italy as Europe’s Second-Largest Olive Oil Producer
Dec. 5, 2022 Production
Dec. 1, 2022
Italy Plans to Fund Mobile App to Counter Nutri-Score
The app is part of a €100 million effort to promote traditional Italian food products in 2023.
Nov. 30, 2022
Centuries-Old Groves Restored and Harvested at Trajan's Historic Home
Dubbed Trajan’s Olive Oil, the initiative is an efforts to revitalize agricultural production in the historically-industrial area.
Nov. 17, 2022
New Park in Molise Promotes Olive Tree Biodiversity, Social Inclusion
More than 20 regional olive varieties were planted at the Olive Tree Park in Termoli, Molise, which will host natural and cultural activities.
Nov. 15, 2022
Reimagining the Xylella-Devastated Landscape of Southern Puglia
Public and private stakeholders are working together in Salento province to plant new crops and revitalize the previously devastated landscape.
Nov. 14, 2022
Titone Carry on Pioneering Legacy of Organic Farming on Sicily
From father to daughter, the award-winning producer continues following her father’s path of high-quality production and sustainability.
Nov. 14, 2022
Farms in Italy Welcome an Uptick in Agritourism as Challenging Harvest Gets Underway
The legislation provides funds to train farmers and producers how to run tourism operations in Puglia, which is expecting a 50-percent production decrease.
Nov. 9, 2022
Authorities Fear Europe’s Drought Will Stretch Through Winter
The president of an Italian irrigation association criticized the “silence” of the European Commisison on the matter and called for a continental plan.
Oct. 31, 2022
Concerns Over Shortages of Olive Oil in Italy Mount
Multiple organizations have raised dire warnings of significant shortages in the country's domestic retail market. Others anticipate rising prices to reduce demand.
Oct. 31, 2022
Thousands of Xylella-Resistant Trees to Be Planted in Puglia
The reforestation effort is meant to restore devastated landscapes, promote biodiversity and increase the area’s resistance to new pathogens.
Oct. 27, 2022
Xylella Spreads Beyond Buffer Zones in Puglia
The deadly pathogen is spreading less quickly as new technologies arrive, improving monitoring capabilities.
Oct. 27, 2022
Events Across Italy Set to Celebrate Traditional Olive Groves
Nearly 170 cities across the country will hold educational, cultural and tasting events in traditional olive groves and mills.
Oct. 24, 2022
Italy Announces €3.9B Investment in Water Infrastructure
The funds will be used to fix leaks, digitalize water management systems, renew irrigation channels and reinforce water systems in earthquake-prone areas.
Oct. 24, 2022
Producers in Abruzzo Seek PGI Certification
Farmers and producers in Italy’s fifth-largest producing region hope the PGI will add value to their olive oils and mitigate rising production costs.
Oct. 17, 2022
E.U. Green Lights €100M Subsidy for Italian Olive Millers
The recipients will be eligible to receive the state-aid to cover up to half of the expense of upgrading their mills to be more efficient and sustainable.
Oct. 17, 2022
Italy’s Organic Food Sales More than Doubled in the Past Decade
The value of organic agricultural exports also rose by 181 percent in the same period. Wine led the way, but extra virgin olive oil was not far behind.