A harvest rebound in Spain and strong harvests elsewhere, have resulted in falling prices at origin and portend a decrease in retail prices, say Berio officials.

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Business

Mar. 26, 2025

Italian Exporters Double Down on U.S. Market Despite Tariff Risks

To capitalize on the increasing U.S. appetite for olive oil, which its own production cannot meet, Italian exporters are exploring optimal supply chains and analyzing the risks associated with tariffs.

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Mar. 21, 2025 Production

Italian Bill Would Support Hobby Growers to Prevent Abandonment

Mar. 21, 2025 Health

Lessons Learned Developing the Tuscan Food Pyramid

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Mar. 21, 2025 News Briefs

Rising Value of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Exports Boosts Italy’s Agrifood Sector

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Mar. 19, 2025 Production

Italy Unveils Plan to Revitalize Olive Oil Sector

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Mar. 11, 2025 Business

How Two Ancient Olive Trees in Molise Help Fund Meals in New York

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Production

Mar. 5, 2025

Despite Costs, Italian Olive Farmers Continue Organic Transition

Olive oil producers in Italy find that the organic certification increases the appeal of olive oil on export markets, but less so at home.

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Production

Feb. 18, 2025

Safeguarding Unique Olive Farming Traditions on Italy’s Pantelleria Island

Olive farming on the Sicilian island has unique features resulting from a peculiar pruning and training system that encourages horizontal growth.

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Business

Feb. 8, 2025

Spain and Italy Ask Restaurants to Comply with Olive Oil Container Laws

Spain and Italy are urging restaurants to comply with long-standing bans on refillable olive oil containers through new enforcement efforts and consumer awareness campaigns.

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Producer Profiles

Jan. 30, 2025

Celebrated Sicilian Farmer Preserves Traditional Landscapes, Cultivars

The producers behind Agrestis have won five World Competition Gold Awards for the endemic Tonda Iblea monovarietal cultivated in Sicily’s southern mountains.

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Production

Jan. 13, 2025

Rome's Olive Oil Production on Public Farm Supports Community, Sustainability

The city's organic production provides community support through donations and funds to maintain a public farm in Lazio.

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Food & Cooking

Dec. 19, 2024

Panettone Gets a Healthy Upgrade

The beloved Christmas cake is attracting new fans in Italy thanks to a change to its traditional ingredients.

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Business

Dec. 14, 2024

In Molise, Olive Tree Adoption Supports Health Research

As a tribute to the memory of his wife Gianna, Orazio Ferrelli planted a new olive grove and put the olive trees up for adoption to support research and raise awareness on prevention.

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Business

Dec. 10, 2024

Italian Producers Grapple with Market Instability

Record olive oil imports paired with lowered yields have compounded the worries of the sector.

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News Briefs

Dec. 10, 2024

Italian Farmers Donate 20 Tons of Food for Gaza Relief

The food was donated to the Word Food Program and shipped to Jordan before entering Gaza for distribution.

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Production

Nov. 20, 2024

Drought and Warm Winter Lead to Sharp Decline in Sicily's Harvest

While yields remain within the norm, producers across Sicily anticipate significantly lower olive oil production.

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Production

Nov. 14, 2024

Italian Growers Face Disappointing Yields

In northern and central Italy, many producers are seeing below-average oil yields. In the south, yields are normal but there's far less fruit.

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Producer Profiles

Nov. 13, 2024

Danish Family Crafts Award-Winning Olive Oil in Tuscany

The family behind Casale 3 Danesi reflect on what it takes for a small farm to produce award-winning olive oil after a challenging harvest.

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Food & Cooking

Nov. 11, 2024

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is the Soul of These Classic Italian Winter Dishes

A famous Apulian chef shares how to make the best use of fresh extra virgin olive oil in sweet and savory dishes.

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Food & Cooking

Nov. 7, 2024

Award-Winning Tuscan Producer Opens Olive Oil-Centric Restaurant

The Extra Floor Restaurant in Greve, Chianti, features the award-winning extra virgin olive oil of Frantoio Pruneti in a range of traditional Tuscan dishes.

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Business

Nov. 4, 2024

Italy Mints Special Labels for Its PDO and PGI Olive Oils

The Italian Polygraphic Institute and State Mint craft the labels to guarantee the traceability of extra virgin olive oils with geographical indications.