May. 20, 2020
Tunisian Olive Oils Reach New Heights in World Competition
Despite the political and economic difficulties, Tunisian olive oils won more quality awards at this year's World Olive Oil Competition than ever before.
May. 19, 2020
South African Producers Persevere to Win 4 NYIOOC Awards
South African producers earned four awards at the world's premier olive oil quality competition. Producers persevered through drought to make their oils and the coronavirus pandemic to send them to New York.
May. 19, 2020
New Zealand's Producers Rake in Awards at 8th NYIOOC
New Zealand producers earned a record-setting seven awards from eight entries at the 2020 edition of the world's most prestigious olive oil quality contest.
May. 19, 2020 World
Central Italian Producers Build on Their Success at World Olive Oil Competition
May. 18, 2020 The Best Olive Oils
Record Wins for American Producers at World Olive Oil Competition
May. 18, 2020 World
Italian Innovation and Tradition Awarded at World Olive Oil Competition
May. 15, 2020 World
Award-Winning Portuguese Producers React to Initial NYIOOC Results
May. 15, 2020 World
May. 13, 2020
Spanish Producers Among the Early Winners at 2020 NYIOOC
With 25 awards so far, Spain and Italy lead this year's ranking at the world's most prestigious olive oil quality contest, which is unveiling the results throughout the week.
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.
May. 8, 2020
Olive Oil Sommelier Unites Quality Producers in Tuscany
Entimio founder, Daniel Santini, is bringing together a group of Chianti's top olive oil producers under a single brand.
May. 7, 2020
Researchers Develop Compostable Plastic Packaging From Olive Waste
Spanish researchers have produced a biodegradable and compostable plastic from olive-pit waste to be used in packaging products.
May. 7, 2020
Experts: Sustainable Farming Will Play Key Role in Post-Pandemic World
The population's priorities will shift in a post-coronavirus world, demanding ethical and sustainable production from farmers and distributors in the years ahead.
May. 5, 2020
Lockdown Extension Adds to Setbacks for Italian Producers
The extension, in an area that was mostly spared by the virus outbreak that ran wild in northern Italy, has prompted local institutions to call on the central government to let their region set its own course of economic recovery.
May. 1, 2020
EU Olive Oil Production Estimates Released
A smaller yield is expected in Spain compared to last season, with Italy and Greece bouncing back from their previously poor harvests.
Apr. 29, 2020
Filippo Berio Partners with Italian Research Council to Combat Xylella
Seventy hectares of Filippo Berio’s Tuscan olive groves will be transformed into an “open-air laboratory” for research into combating Xylella fastidiosa.
Apr. 24, 2020
EU Introduces Standards for Use of Reclaimed Water for Irrigation
New measures aim to promote the reuse of city wastewater for the irrigation of farmland.
Apr. 22, 2020
Australia Offers Growers Help Managing Workforce Restrictions
New resources and legislation can assist Australian growers to address the challenges in managing their workforce during the Covid-19 crisis.
Apr. 21, 2020
Drought, Worker Shortages and Roaming Boars: Challenges Mount for Italy's Farmers
Thousands of small farmers are having to contend with seasonal labor shortages, a lack of spare parts for their machines, severe drought and wild boars roaming through unworked fields. Italian agriculture is facing challenges from all directions in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Apr. 21, 2020
Italian Production in 2019 Exceeds Initial Estimates
Italian olive oil production reached 365,000 tons, an increase of 110 percent compared to 2018 and 25,000 tons higher than initial estimates. Consumption, imports and exports also increased.
Apr. 21, 2020
Mixed Fortunes for European Olive Oil Sector Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
Olive oil consumption has crept up as a result of the pandemic and prices of extra virgin, virgin and lampante olive oils have started to stabilize. However, both exports and imports are expected to fall.
Apr. 20, 2020
Study Reveals Potential Economic Impact of Xylella on Spain, Italy, Greece
The disease could cost billions, as almost all producing areas of the three countries are susceptible to the bacterium due to the prevailing climatic conditions.