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Mar. 3, 2021
Mauritania Seeks to Join Olive Council
The West African nation and IOC will work together to promote olive cultivation, olive oil consumption and establish quality control measures.
Feb. 25, 2021
Extreme Weather Takes Toll on Andalusian Olive Harvest
Production is expected to be around 300,000 tons lower than previously estimated, according to the regional government.
Feb. 10, 2021
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Consumption in Italy Rose in 2020, Production Slipped
Consumption edged upward in 2020, according to an industry group as production in the 2020/21 crop year turned out to be lower than initial estimates.
Feb. 3, 2021 Production
Feb. 2, 2021 Producer Profiles
History and Innovation Guide an Award-Winning Producer in Umbria
Jan. 21, 2021 Production
Researchers Develop a Method to Retrieve the Sugar in Olive Pits
Dec. 31, 2020 News Briefs
Dec. 28, 2020 Producer Profiles
Dec. 23, 2020
Production Rebounds in France Amid Climatic Challenges
Frost, hail and torrential rains dampened the 2020 olive harvest in France. It will still be better than last year and producers report that quality is as good as ever.
Dec. 22, 2020
Producers in Greece Adapt to Challenging Harvest
Greek producers have shown resourcefulness in dealing with the exceptional challenges of the 2020 harvest, supported by their knowledge of the industry and their clients.
Dec. 18, 2020
Global Olive Oil Production Dips to Four-Year Low
Tunisia, Italy, Portugal and Algeria experienced the largest production decreases. Lower yields throughout much of the world were partially offset by a bumper harvest in Spain and a good year in Morocco.
Dec. 18, 2020
California Yield Will Be Lower than Predicted
Climate and Covid-19 complicated the harvest for many producers as they entered an off-year, but quality is reportedly as high as ever.
Dec. 14, 2020
Pandemic and Weather Extremes Compound an Off-Year in Turkey
Bad springtime weather and logistic challenges have made what was expected to be a tough year even worse.
Dec. 8, 2020
Producers Seek PDO in Castile y León
The new Aceite del Tiétar PDO would cover 6,000 growers in the province of Ávila, which is responsible for the majority of production in Castile y León.
Dec. 4, 2020
Italian Olive Oil Production Off by Nearly a Third This Year, Forecasts Suggest
The most significant drops in yield have been reported in the south, while northern and central Italy recorded some increases.
Dec. 1, 2020
Producers Transform Olives from Monumental Trees into Medicine on Crete
Along with producing award-winning extra virgin olive oil from their centuries-old trees, Eftihis Androulakis and Michalis Marakas are making inroads into the food supplement business. Their high-phenolic olive oils are being prescribed doctors in Belgium.
Nov. 23, 2020
New Production Technology Improves Olive Oil Quality
Tests show that high vacuum-assisted extraction technologies increase polyphenols and lower volatile compounds in extra virgin olive oils. Further tests are needed to understand their impact on yields.
Nov. 18, 2020
Covid Relief Program Could Also Help Italy's Olive Oil Storage Problem
Producers in Italy warn that storage facilities are filling up quickly just weeks into the harvest. Low demand from the restaurant and hospitality sector has caused the backlog.
Nov. 18, 2020
Second Wave of Covid Hampers Harvest in Greece
A newly-imposed lockdown has brought Greece to a standstill and created a logistical nightmare for olive growers. Some health experts believe the start of the harvest is partly responsible for the spread of the virus.
Nov. 17, 2020
Portugal Projects Record-Setting Exports
Exports are expected to reach €600 million -- a strong confirmation of the growing role of olive oil production in the national economy.
Nov. 17, 2020
Trump's Days in Power Are Numbered, But His Tariffs May Endure
While European exporters are optimistic that the Biden administration will reset trading relations, the effects on the domestic olive oil sector remains to be seen.
Nov. 9, 2020
Volunteers Lend a Hand in Italy's Olive Harvest to Help Those in Need
Across Italy, students and volunteers are flocking to the olive groves to help with the harvest. The olive oil they help produce is destined for those in need from Sicily to Lombardy.
Nov. 5, 2020
Bumper Harvest in Spain Comes With Drought, Coronavirus Concerns
Spain is expected to produce 1.6 million tons of olive oil this season. Slowing sales in the hospitality sector and a dry summer and spring have some producers concerned.