Jun. 22, 2023
Despite Production Woes, Spain Anticipates Expanding Organic Exports to China
Rising demand for organic olive oil and other consumer products in China provides an opportunity for Spain’s organic olive oil producers.
Jun. 13, 2023
Esporão Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Top Awards for Organic Olive Oils
What started as a family winery expanded into significant olive farming and oil production after a friendly challenge from an uncle to a nephew.
Apr. 21, 2023
The Challenges and Triumphs of Taking Over an Olive Farm in California
Since purchasing Pitchouline and rebranding as Pura Grove, Tim Bui has continued the Southern California producer's legacy of quality.
Mar. 27, 2023 World
Mar. 2, 2023 Production
Organic Farms Produce Less, but Are More Cost Effective, Study Finds
Nov. 14, 2022 Producer Profiles
Titone Carry on Pioneering Legacy of Organic Farming on Sicily
Oct. 27, 2022 Producer Profiles
Meet an Award-Winning Producer Promoting Greek Oils in Berlin
Oct. 17, 2022 Business
Italy’s Organic Food Sales More than Doubled in the Past Decade
Sep. 30, 2022
European Awards Champion Organic Agriculture
Prizes were awarded to farmers, projects, retailers and regions to promote the bloc’s push to convert one-quarter of its agriculture to organic practices by 2030.
Sep. 29, 2022
Organic Olive Groves Continue to Flourish in Spain
Andalusia and Aragón experienced the most significant increases in organic olive cultivation.
Jun. 22, 2022
Italian Producers Again the Most Awarded in World Competition
Despite a challenging season, Italian producers earned 158 awards at the NYIOOC World Competition and led the way with organic olive oils too.
Jun. 17, 2022
Italy Investing €3B to Convert a Quarter of Farm Land to Organic by 2027
The announcement came after a study determined organic agriculture can cut production costs for farmers.
Jun. 6, 2022
The Olive Farm that Breathed New Life into Cyprus’s No Man’s Land
Atsas started as a farm ion deteriorated land in the island’s buffer zone, and evolved into a leading olive oil producer in less than a decade.
May. 31, 2022
A Family Tradition Takes Root at Moulin de la Coquille
The French producer earned a second consecutive Gold Award at the 2022 NYIOOC, attributing the success to new investments in organic production, irrigation and technology.
May. 23, 2022
Modern Techniques and Ancient Groves a Winning Combination for Solar Olives
The Lebanese producer has coupled traditional varieties and cultivation techniques with modern milling and marketing to produce an award-winning brand.
May. 23, 2022
A New Era of Olive Farming Dawns in Molise
Authorities, producer associations and farmers are working together in the southern Italian region to restore abandoned groves and attract young farmers.
May. 11, 2022
Syngenta CEO: Ukraine Crisis Calls for Shift Away from Organic Farming
Erik Fyrwald warned that focusing on following organic agriculture protocols instead of sustainable practices will exacerbate global food insecurity.
Apr. 11, 2022
Bringing Palestinians and Israelis Together Through Olive Oil Production
In northern Israel, Sindyanna of Galilee helps farmers produce and sell extra virgin olive oil, using the proceeds to invest in the local communities.
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.
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.
Mar. 7, 2022
Vazart & Sons combine scale with technology and tradition to continue their generations-long pursuit of excellence in agricultural production.
Mar. 7, 2022
New Award Scheme to Promote Organic Production in Europe
The European Organic Awards aim to acknowledge high quality in the organic value chain and promote organic food products within the E.U. member states.
Feb. 16, 2022
Oliva: How Ancient Fables Become Award-Winning Olive Oils
Combining local varieties from ancient and young trees with organic practices and Sicilian terroir help Francesca Oliva's oils stand out.