Aug. 10, 2020
Seeing the Olive Tree as a Living Being
Beware the mistakes in growing strategies when the olive tree is treated as a machine.
Jul. 30, 2020
How Many Olive Varieties Are There and Which Are the Most Popular?
There are more than one thousand olive varieties growing in dozens of countries on six continents. Here are a few of the most common used in table olive and olive oil production.
Jul. 28, 2020
What Does 'Cold Pressed' Really Mean?
Back when olive oil production was done with presses, the term described the first press of the fresh fruit. Now it's a meaningless buzzword emblazoned on bottles everywhere.
Jul. 20, 2020 News Briefs
Jaén Launches Initiative to Increase Sustainability, Profitability
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Jun. 29, 2020 Production
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Jun. 18, 2020
South African Producers Share Realities of Harvesting During Lockdown
Even with ongoing water shortages and the challenge of working during a lockdown, growers anticipate a good harvest.
Jun. 17, 2020
Egyptian EVOO Pioneer Sets Gold Standard
Wadi Food has led the way for Egyptian olive oil producers. In spite of the difficulties of producing high-quality oil in the country's Western Desert.
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. 16, 2020
An Olive Harvest in Peru Amid Sweeping Changes
Peruvian producers expect a 50-percent-lower yield this year while the Covid-19 pandemic increases consumption and changes in the sector abound.
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. 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
Pandemic, Drought Slow Chilean Harvest
Chile's worsening coronavirus outbreak has added to the challenges facing producers who nevertheless remain optimistic about the quality of their harvests.
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. 5, 2020
Unusual Spring Heat Brings Early Problems for Greek Farms
A heatwave during the critical flowering stage was enough to raise concerns among growers for their expected yields.
Jun. 5, 2020
USDA Predicts Global Olive Oil Production To Decrease Again
The United States Department of Agriculture predicts that global olive oil production will fall by nearly three percent, to 3.03 million tons, in the 2020/21 crop year.
May. 27, 2020
Experts Warn of Severe Olive Moth Attack in Jaén
Experts in the fields in the Spanish region have detect a never-seen-before presence of the olive moth.
May. 25, 2020
From North to South, Portuguese Producers Welcome NYIOOC Success
Portugal won 32 Awards at this year's NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, confirming the strong position of the country's producers on the international stage.
May. 21, 2020
Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Jaén Granted PGI Status
Olive oil from the Jaén region has been approved by the European Commission for PGI status and added to the official register of 1,470 protected products.
May. 21, 2020
Greek Producers Continue to Celebrate Record Year at 2020 NYIOOC
Celebrating good results after a tough year and acknowledging the steps needed to continue producing high-quality oil in a changing climate were among the themes discussed by winning producers.