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Italy / page 27

Close-up of an olive tree branch with green olives and blurred background. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Aug. 23, 2022

Italy Anticipates Steep Drop in Olive Production

A combination of unseasonal heat and drought means production in olive oil-soaked southern Italy will fall by 30 percent this year.

Dry, cracked earth surface with a mountainous background under a cloudy sky. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Aug. 18, 2022

Europe Confronts Worst Drought in 500 Years, Officials Say

Countries in southern and western Europe are bearing the bunt of the drought, with varying impacts on olive farmers and society writ large.

Round wheel of Castelmagno cheese with a blue and white label on a wooden surface. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Aug. 10, 2022

Italian Antitrust Authority Prohibits Use of Nutri-Score on Some Products

The decision specifically focuses on products with a protected geographical indicator. Some retailers removed all products labeled with Nutri-Score from their shelves.

A group of individuals observing a demonstration of the olive oil production process in a facility. - Olive Oil Times
An aircraft releasing water to combat a wildfire in a mountainous region with smoke rising from the ground. - Olive Oil Times
Dirt path flanked by stone walls leading through an agricultural area with greenery. - Olive Oil Times
Person holding a smartphone displaying a food review app with various food items and ratings. - Olive Oil Times
Aerial view showing an olive grove with trees and agricultural land in a rural setting. - Olive Oil Times
Three men standing outdoors, one with an arm around another, all smiling at the camera. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Jul. 19, 2022

Sicilian and Sardinian Growers Triumph in World Competition

The judges acknowledged the results of a growing organic approach and an established know-how from producers on Italy’s two largest islands.

A group of olive trees with bare branches in a dry field under a clear blue sky. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Jul. 18, 2022

New Financial Aid for Apulian Millers Crippled by Xylella Fastidiosa

Millers will be eligible for payments of up to €200,000. The new €35 million funding is part of the broader olive sector recovery plan.

Close-up view of a stone bridge arching over a calm body of water with visible textures and reflections. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Jul. 13, 2022

Olive Oil Production Expected to Decrease in Italy Due to Ongoing Drought

After a promising start to 2022, with plenty of blossoms on the olive trees, heat and dry weather have led to a significant fruit drop and a lower-than-expected harvest.

Abandoned stone house with a rustic exterior and overgrown vegetation in a rural area. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Jul. 13, 2022

One-Third Fewer Olive Farms in Italy Now Than in 2010, Report Finds

Rising production costs and changing dynamics in the sector explain the decreasing number of groves. The new Common Agricultural Policy may help reverse the situation.

Two men kneeling beside a tree stump in a dry outdoor setting with fallen branches. - Olive Oil Times
World

Jul. 13, 2022

Signs of Life from Millenary Olive Tree Burned in Sardinian Wildfires

Volunteers and researchers responsible for restoring the tree warn that more needs to be done to prevent future wildfires.

Two large stone mill wheels used for processing olives, placed outdoors near olive trees. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Jul. 11, 2022

Northern Italian Producers Achieve Quality Despite Drought, Frost

Producers from Lombardy, Trentino Alto Adige, Veneto and Emilia-Romagna triumphed once again at the World Olive Oil Competition.

Man wearing a laboratory coat standing with arms crossed in a facility with machinery in the background. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Jul. 5, 2022

Care, Commitment Lie Behind the Success of Southern Italian Producers at NYIOOC

Producers from Calabria, Campania and Puglia overcame drought and wildfires to once again place among the world’s highest-quality olive oils in New York.

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Mount Etna covered in snow with an olive tree in the foreground under a blue sky. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Jul. 5, 2022

European Union Expands Monte de Etna PDO Territory in Sicily

The expansion means the potential production of Monte de Etna PDO extra virgin olive oil could double.

A scenic view of a house surrounded by cypress trees in a Tuscan landscape at sunrise. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Jul. 5, 2022

Italy’s Farmhouses Enjoy a Post-Pandemic Boom

A new study found that more than seven in 10 Italians plan to visit a local farmhouse this summer.

A historic mosque featuring intricate architecture and minarets in an urban landscape. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Jun. 28, 2022

Italy to Provide €1.5M to Develop Pakistani Olive Oil Sector

In the latest chapter of cooperation between the two countries, Italy will help improve production technology and promote olive oil’s health benefits.

Man wearing a suit and glasses, standing in front of a textured background with greenery. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Jun. 27, 2022

Riccardo Cassetta Elected as Assitol President

The Italian Association of the Edible Oil Industry also elected several vice-presidents and new board members.

Two men presenting gifts to Pope Francis during a meeting at the Vatican. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Jun. 27, 2022

Olive Oil Production Revived in The Former Papal States

In Latina and Frisone, just south of Rome, producers are working to increase yields and quality while promoting oleotourism and their historic connection to the Vatican.

A metal bridge spans a riverbank with sandy terrain and a small pool of water in the foreground. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Jun. 22, 2022

Northern Italy's Drought Continues to Worsen

Farmers’ associations estimate that crop yields will be significantly impacted as local authorities put limits on the amount of water available for irrigation.

An adult and a child sitting on a red tractor in an olive grove with trees in the background. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Jun. 22, 2022

Italian Producers Again the Most Awarded in World Competition

Despite a challenging season, Italian producers earned 158 awards at the NYIOOC World Competition and led the way with organic olive oils too.

Two hands covered in dirt holding a cluster of ripe red tomatoes. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Jun. 17, 2022

Italy Investing €3B to Convert a Quarter of Farm Land to Organic by 2027

The announcement came after a study determined organic agriculture can cut production costs for farmers.

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