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Sep. 23, 2021
Passenger Plane Flies 560 Kilometers Using Recycled Cooking Oil
In what the airline referred to as a "perfect carbon-neutral" flight, a British Airways Airbus A320neo flew from London to Glasgow powered by a mix of 35 percent recycled cooking oil and conventional jet fuel.
Sep. 20, 2021
Most Agricultural Spending Does More Harm Than Good, UN Report Claims
Much of the $540 billion provided to the agriculture sector each year harms the environment, harms vulnerable populations and creates market inequalities.
Sep. 16, 2021
Nearly One-Third of Wild Tree Species Are Threatened with Extinction, Report Warns
Over the past 300 years, the forested areas on our planet have shrunk by 40 percent, researchers found.
Sep. 14, 2021 World
Proposed Label Would Allow Consumers to Compare Sustainability of Food Items
Sep. 14, 2021 World
Intensive Olive Farms Contribute to Desertification in Spain, Experts Warn
Aug. 17, 2021 World
Aug. 16, 2021
Meet the Producer Behind Turkey's Most-Awarded Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bahar Alan started producing olive oil as a hobby but has since dedicated herself to cultivating local varieties to produce high-quality organic olive oil.
Aug. 13, 2021
Study: Asphalt Made with Olive Pomace More Resilient to Weathering
Adding olive pomace to asphalt binder made the resulting paving material more resistant to cracking and is an environmentally friendly way to recycle the waste product.
Aug. 12, 2021
A Climate Disaster is Already Underway, United Nations Report Warns
Warming average temperatures have already caused irreversible changes to the earth’s climate. The Mediterranean basin is among the most affected areas.
Aug. 2, 2021
Turkey Announces Plan to Advance Sustainable Agriculture
The new plan aims to promote organic farming, technological innovation, recycling and renewable energies just weeks after the E.U. made a similar commitment.
Jul. 30, 2021
Europe Introduces Plan to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Half by 2030
The plan will expand emissions trading to new sectors and increase the use of renewable energy, among other policies.
Jul. 30, 2021
Grant Provides Funds for Researching Xylella Fastidiosa Biopesticides
The European Commission awarded the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant to the University of Jaén to research new methods to curb the spread of the deadly olive pathogen.
Jul. 29, 2021
World Bank Member to Provide Small Tunisian Growers With Advisory Services and Training
With climate change becoming an increasing threat, the new training initiative aims to boost the North African country's small-scale producers' resilience to adverse weather events.
Jul. 29, 2021
New Synthetic Unsaturated Fat Stays Solid at Room Temperature
The discovery from researchers in Belgium may eventually replace palm oil and coconut oil in a range of edible and domestic products.
Jul. 23, 2021
One-Fifth of Italy at Risk of Desertification, Irrigation Experts Warn
With less rain and water-saving infrastructure lacking, experts warn that the water crisis in Italy costs farmers €1 billion per year.
Jul. 19, 2021
As Growing Demand for Squalene Leads to More Shark Deaths, Olives Offer a Solution
Olives are becoming more popular as a source of squalene in cosmetics, yet 90 percent of the industry still relies on shark liver oil resulting in 2.7 million shark deaths annually.
Jul. 13, 2021
Pilot Project Will Test New Eco-Label for European Food Packages
Olive oil producers are expected to benefit from the scheme, which rates a food’s sustainability on four criteria, including carbon emissions.
Jul. 9, 2021
A Higher Calling for Award-Winning Producers in Italy
Committed to innovation and the environment, first-time NYIOCC winners know the future depends on the choices made today.
Jul. 7, 2021
New CAP Provides Plenty of Opportunities for Italian Olive Growers
Renewed attention on workers’ rights, support for small farmers and young farmers and easier access to compensation will help Italian olive growers.
Jul. 7, 2021
Report: Water Scarcity is the Biggest Challenge Facing Food Production
A report from Barclays Capital found that while demand for freshwater continues to grow, businesses and countries are doing very little to become more efficient.
Jul. 1, 2021
EPA Plans to Tackle Food Waste in Effort to Reduce Carbon Emissions
The United Nations found that food waste is responsible for up to 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.