Jul. 13, 2020
Covid-19 Inflicts €2 Billion of Losses on Italian Olive Oil Sector
Italy’s major farmers association attributes the bulk of losses to the shutdown of the nation’s foodservice sector during the pandemic and a precipitous drop in tourism.
Jul. 7, 2020
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Consumption in Italy Predicted to Grow Even As Consumer Spending Falls
The increase in olive oil consumption is partially due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which has led consumers to change their eating priorities.
Jul. 7, 2020
Nutri-Score Gains Traction Despite Opposition From Italian Farmers
The Italian farmers' group Coldiretti opposes the controversial French food labeling system, saying it underrates the health benefits of olive oil.
Jul. 6, 2020 News Briefs
'EVO International' Contest Bestows Record Number of Awards in Italy
Jun. 29, 2020 News Briefs
Italian Government Pledges €120 Million in Aid for Xylella-Ravaged Puglia
Jun. 24, 2020 Producer Profiles
Jun. 23, 2020 News Briefs
Jun. 19, 2020 World
Jun. 17, 2020
Xylella Update: Spread Continues in Southern Italy Amid Calls for Swift Action
With the bacteria spreading beyond predictability, an evolving patchwork of strategies aim to identify and contain outbreaks.
Jun. 16, 2020
Abandoned Farm Auctions Attract a New Generation of Italian Farmers
A program that provides incentives to establish new businesses in abandoned Italian farmlands has enticed young agricultural entrepreneurs.
Jun. 15, 2020
Relief Program Waves Social Security Contributions for Italian Farmers
The exemption is part of a broader effort to promote entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector.
Jun. 15, 2020
Strong Showing by Calabrian Producers at World Competition
Combining modern milling and harvesting techniques with a rich history, producers from the southern Italian region enjoyed plenty of success at this year's World Olive Oil Competition.
Jun. 11, 2020
Anna Cane Re-elected President of Assitol's Olive Oil Group
Anna Cane was reappointed to the presidency of the Olive Oil Group of the Italian Association of Oil Industry (Assitol) after a unanimous vote by the assembly of entrepreneurs.
Jun. 11, 2020
Resilience and Innovation Breed Success for Italian Producers
What unites 2020 NYIOOC award winners of all sizes is their innovation and use of technology.
Jun. 10, 2020
‘Olio Lucano’ from Basilicata Set for PGI
The Protected Geographical Indication ‘Olio Lucano’ has been registered and published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Jun. 9, 2020
Italian Farmhouses Push to Revitalize Tourism in Pandemic's Wake
An association of Italian farmers warns that the sector could lose €1 billion in 2020. As the lockdown eases, farmhouses are finding new ways to safely attract tourists.
Jun. 5, 2020
Italian Brands Succeed Again in World Competition
The producers behind some of the most awarded brands are celebrating repeat wins at the world's most prestigious olive oil quality contest.
Jun. 3, 2020
Southern Italy Farms Well Represented in Index of World's Best Olive Oils
From Puglia to Sicily, producers from across the renowned olive-growing regions of Southern Italy celebrated their success at the world's most prestigious olive oil quality contest.
May. 20, 2020
Italian Winners Pour in From North to South at World Olive Oil Competition
From the renowned regions of Umbria and Tuscany to lesser-known terroirs, Italian producers from the entire country were awarded at the world's most prestigious olive oil quality contest.
May. 19, 2020
Central Italian Producers Build on Their Success at World Olive Oil Competition
Producers from the Marche and Umbria regions considered their achievements at the 2020 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.
May. 18, 2020
Italian Innovation and Tradition Awarded at World Olive Oil Competition
New processing technologies may be a game-changer for Italian farmers at the world's most prestigious olive oil quality competition, but tradition can still make a difference.
May. 13, 2020
Golden Year for Tuscan Producers as Early NYIOOC Results Unfold
As results from the world's most prestigious olive oil quality contest continue to unfold online, producers in Tuscany have already struck gold.
May. 11, 2020
Sales Slump, Drought, Hit Already Struggling Sicilian Farmers
Sicilian farmers struggle with drought and a severe sales slump as consumers move to cheaper, imported oil blends, leaving premium local EVOOs on grocery shelves.