Olive oil production is expected to reach 200,000 tons for the second time in Morocco. Recently-planted olive trees and improved irrigation are partially responsible.

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Production

Apr. 6, 2022

Researchers Unveil the Latest Technologies to Help Harvest and Produce Olive Oil

Spanish researchers have worked to develop new technologies in response to what some of the industry's largest stakeholders said they needed most.

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Apr. 6, 2022 World

Improving Olive Grove Biodiversity Helps Fight Xylella Fastidiosa and Climate Change

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Apr. 5, 2022 News Briefs

Italy Earmarks €100 Million to Upgrade Its Olive Mills

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Mar. 31, 2022 Production

Farmers in New Zealand Optimistic Ahead of Harvest

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Mar. 31, 2022 Production

Olive Farmers in Pakistan Seek Government Assistance to Scale Production

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Mar. 31, 2022 News Briefs

Italian Olive Oil Producer Plans New U.S. Facility

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Production

Mar. 25, 2022

Italy Introduces New Legislation to Promote Organic Production

The "Organic Made in Italy" label is just one component of a new national strategy to expand organic production and reward farmers for converting.

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Producer Profiles

Mar. 25, 2022

The Cretan Producer Who Leaves Nothing to Chance

Terra Creta combines millennia-old traditions with modern technology to produce sustainable and award-winning olive oil on the Aegean Sea.

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Production

Mar. 23, 2022

A Croatian Agronomist’s Guide to Olive Tree Pruning

As the spring rapidly approaches, farmers enter a critical moment in the olive growing cycle. Pruning at the right time keeps the trees productive and healthy.

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Producer Profiles

Mar. 23, 2022

Producers Behind San Giuliano Pursue Quality Through Innovation

On Sardinia, Pasquale and Domenico Manca produce organic extra virgin olive oils sustainably using state-of-the-art technology.

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News Briefs

Mar. 23, 2022

Global Olive Oil Consumption Continues to Outpace Production

For the third consecutive year, the world consumed more olive oil than it produced. The IOC said this demonstrates a fundamental shift in consumer values.

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Producer Profiles

Mar. 23, 2022

How the Climate Makes and Breaks One Award-Winning Producer’s Harvest

The family behind Turinela Farm believes the climate in Istria is perfect for producing award-winning olive oil. However, extreme weather is their biggest obstacle.

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Production

Mar. 17, 2022

Italian Olive Farmers Have Until End of March to Claim New Funds

€30 million has been reserved for the expansion of existing groves, planting of new trees and investments in production efficiency.

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Producer Profiles

Mar. 16, 2022

How a Practical Joke Led to Award-Winning Olive Oil

On a whim, two cousins from Zagreb started growing olives 15 years ago. Now, they are entering the NYIOOC once again and hoping for Gold.

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Producer Profiles

Mar. 11, 2022

Crisis Spurred Spartan Olive Oil to Forge a Brighter Future

After the 2008 financial crisis, a Greek-American returned to their homeland to breathe new life into a centuries-old olive oil culture.

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Production

Mar. 9, 2022

Argentina Receives Its First Geographical Indication for Olive Oil

Local producers and officials believe the country’s first PGI will promote the local Arauco variety and hope other regions will follow.

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Producer Profiles

Mar. 7, 2022

From Champagne to Extra Virgin Olive Oil: An Award-Winning Italian Producer Embraces His French Heritage

Vazart & Sons combine scale with technology and tradition to continue their generations-long pursuit of excellence in agricultural production.

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News Briefs

Mar. 7, 2022

Report: Climate Change Will Dramatically Reduce Tunisian Olive Oil Production

The National Observatory for Agriculture estimated that olive oil production may decrease by up to 70 percent if greenhouse gas emissions continue at their current rate.

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Producer Profiles

Mar. 3, 2022

Meet the Award-Winning Croatian Producer Who Sea-Ages His Olive Oil

Winemakers have been aging their wines under the sea for years. Denis Plastić decided to try it with olive oil and the first results are promising

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Producer Profiles

Mar. 2, 2022

Former Fighter Pilot Steers Loopline Olives to the World Stage

On New Zealand's North Island, Stephen Davies Howard has taken advantage of the Mediterranean climate to produce award-winning olive oils.

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News Briefs

Mar. 2, 2022

Charities to Plant 25,000 Olive Trees in Palestine

The trees will be planted across the West Bank in an effort to replace some of those that were destroyed by conflict and help boost the state’s economy.