Sep. 15, 2021
Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Use in Cosmetics Gets a Tax Break in Italy
The Italian Revenue Agency clarified that extra virgin olive oil is subjected to a reduced value-added tax even if it is not destined for consumption.
Sep. 8, 2021
An Art Exhibition Among the Olive Trees in Umbria
An olive grove in Trevi was transformed into the ideal art exhibition venue, hosting installations that reflect on the pandemic and human nature.
Sep. 1, 2021
Italian Olive Growers Suffer Through Long Summer of Drought, Wildfires
Coldiretti estimates that wildfires cost the Italian agriculture sector at least €1 billion in damage. Olive growers blame climate change for longer, hotter and drier summers.
Aug. 18, 2021 Opinions
Urgent Need to Increase Water Supply in Italy, Producers Warn
Aug. 16, 2021 News Briefs
Europe Approves Olio Di Roma PGI for Italy’s Capital Region
Aug. 13, 2021 The Best Olive Oils
Northern Italian Producers Share Secrets of Success at World Olive Oil Competition
Aug. 4, 2021 Production
Small Farmers and Producers in Italy Organize to Promote Artisanal Oils
Aug. 2, 2021 Business
Report: Only One-Third of Italian Olive Oil Producers Are Competitive
Aug. 2, 2021
Italian Producers Unlikely to Get Dimethoate Extension Ahead of Harvest
With few viable alternatives, farmers will have to find new ways to cope with the olive fruity fly this year.
Aug. 2, 2021
Organic Producers from Puglia Triumph at World Competition
Producers from southwestern Italy overcame Xylella fastidiosa, erratic weather events and the Covid-19 pandemic to produce their award-winning extra virgin olive oils.
Jul. 30, 2021
Organic and PDO Producers at Heart of Italy’s Latest Oleotourism Initiative
A new tourism consortium seeks to help producers work more closely with tourism agencies to promote their extra virgin olive oils.
Jul. 29, 2021
Millenary Olive Tree Destroyed in Sardinian Wildfires
A massive wildfire on the island destroyed 20,000 hectares of land, including many olive groves and one of Italy's most ancient olive trees.
Jul. 23, 2021
One-Fifth of Italy at Risk of Desertification, Irrigation Experts Warn
With less rain and water-saving infrastructure lacking, experts warn that the water crisis in Italy costs farmers €1 billion per year.
Jul. 20, 2021
Italy’s Largest PDO Cheese Consortia Unite to Oppose Nutri-Score
The boards of the Parmigiano Reggiano and Grana Padano PDO consortia said they both reject Nutri-Score. The label also faces new challenges in Spain.
Jul. 20, 2021
Sicily's Monumental Olive Trees Provide Window Into Island’s History
Sicily’s oldest olive trees have stories to tell. From farmers overcoming adversity to the island becoming a trade hub, olive oil production played an essential part.
Jul. 9, 2021
A Higher Calling for Award-Winning Producers in Italy
Committed to innovation and the environment, first-time NYIOCC winners know the future depends on the choices made today.
Jul. 7, 2021
New CAP Provides Plenty of Opportunities for Italian Olive Growers
Renewed attention on workers’ rights, support for small farmers and young farmers and easier access to compensation will help Italian olive growers.
Jun. 30, 2021
Southern Italian Producers Enjoy Another Strong Showing at World Competition
Producers from Campania and Calabria overcame significant climatic challenges to once again demonstrate the quality of their extra virgin olive oils at the 2021 NYIOOC.
Jun. 29, 2021
Producers on Sicily and Sardinia Prevail in World Competition
Sicilian and Sardinian producers overcame the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic to craft award-winning oils once again in 2020.
Jun. 24, 2021
Italian and Brazilian Producers Win Big at 6th EVO Contest
The competition led by Antonio G. Lauro received a record-high 704 entries, including 80 flavored oils.
Jun. 19, 2021
Plans for New Super-High-Density Olive Groves Receive Funding in Tuscany
Two local banks are continuing to back ArteOlio’s bet that super-high-density olive groves will be profitable in Tuscany. Other companies are taking notice.
Jun. 17, 2021
Tuscan Olive Oil Producers Stand Out at World Competition
Producers from the central Italian region were among the most awarded at the 2021 NYIOOC. Excellent conditions and organic methods helped many to win Gold.
Jun. 15, 2021
Producers from Puglia and Lazio Star at 29th Ercole Olivario
Taking place in person after being conducted remotely last year, producers came together to celebrate Italian olive oils and their producers.