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sustainability / page 5

Outdoor market with various fruits and vegetables on display under red umbrellas, with vibrant colors and sunlight creating a lively atmosphere.
Business

Feb. 11, 2025

Policy Makers, Advocacy Groups Discuss Future of European Food

Members of the European Board on Agriculture and Food, including Slow Food, said policy must change to support the broader uptake of healthy and sustainable diets.

Two men carrying baskets filled with olives during the harvest season in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Jan. 30, 2025

Celebrated Sicilian Farmer Preserves Traditional Landscapes, Cultivars

The producers behind Agrestis have won five World Competition Gold Awards for the endemic Tonda Iblea monovarietal cultivated in Sicily’s southern mountains.

Freshly harvested olives flowing through a processing machine during olive oil production. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Jan. 28, 2025

Mill Wastewater Extract Yields Promising Health Benefits

A dietary supplement made with hydroxytyrosol extracted from olive mill wastewater inhibited the production of inflammatory compounds and showed antibacterial properties.

Three smoke stacks emitting vapor into the sky during sunrise with a gradient of colors. - Olive Oil Times
Dry, cracked salt flats with a barren landscape and distant mountains in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Close-up view of a fresh fish with shiny scales and a prominent eye among other fish. - Olive Oil Times
Clear plastic water bottle floating underwater with sunlight filtering through the surface. - Olive Oil Times
Green powdered substance on a wooden spoon, with loose powder scattered around. - Olive Oil Times
A grove of olive trees surrounded by a field of green grass and wildflowers. - Olive Oil Times
World

Dec. 10, 2024

Regenerating Soil Helps Tackle Water Crisis, Experts Say

Specialists suggest agronomic plans to improve organic fertility, limit erosion and save water.

Aerial view of a cultivated olive grove with rows of olive trees in a field. - Olive Oil Times
World

Dec. 2, 2024

IUCN Studies the Tradeoffs Between Intensive and Traditional Olive Groves

The organization found that traditional groves are better for biodiversity but less profitable. Intensive groves are more cost-efficient but create massive monocultures.

A misty landscape featuring mountains and valleys during sunrise with soft light and fog. - Olive Oil Times
World

Dec. 2, 2024

Developing Nations Leave Controversial COP29 Disappointed

The climate summit concluded in Azerbaijan with rich countries agreeing to a financial aid package of $300B, one-third of what economists recommended.

Group of people walking past a modern building with illuminated blue facade at night, reflected in a puddle. - Olive Oil Times
World

Nov. 18, 2024

World Leaders Snub COP29, Jeopardizing Climate Action

The so-called “finance COP” is focused on securing funding for poorer countries to tackle climate change impacts.

A transparent-winged moth resting on a green leaf, showcasing its delicate structure and coloration. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Nov. 12, 2024

Olive Leaf Moth Threatens Brazilian Crops: Researchers Seek Solutions

Brazilian researchers have discovered a dual solution to combat the olive leaf moth: a new eco-friendly insecticide and the strategic use of local wasp species as natural predators.

A barren landscape featuring dry cracked earth and a solitary tree against a sunset sky. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Nov. 12, 2024

2024 Will Be the Hottest Year on Record, Scientists Say

The Copernicus climate observatory said 2024 may be the first year average global temperatures exceed the pre-Industrial Revolution average by more than 1.5 ºC.

Grains flowing from a chute onto a surface in an indoor setting. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Sep. 18, 2024

Project Turns Olive Waste Into Supercapacitors

A research project in Spain has concluded after developing an effective process to repurpose olive waste for several industrial applications.

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Olive trees in a grove under a cloudy sky during sunset with green grass. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Aug. 19, 2024

The Many Values in Recovering Abandoned Olive Groves in Tuscany

Fil Bucchino, Andrea Pagliai and Gionni Pruneti produce extra virgin olive oil from recovered trees to benefit communities and the environment.

A close-up view of harvested olives spread on the ground with olive branches. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Aug. 19, 2024

Terroir, Organic Farming Yield Award-Winning Results for Sicilian Farmer

The producers behind Agrigento-based Naru attribute their World Competition success to sustainably-grown local olive varieties.

Entrance of a modern building featuring large glass windows and a metal roof structure. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Aug. 13, 2024

Olive Center to Host Inaugural Olive Oil Sustainability Conference

The International Olive Sustainability Conference will discuss sustainability, from farming and milling to marketing and certifications.

Close-up view of green olive tree leaves with a soft focus background. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Jul. 24, 2024

New Process Increases Sustainability, Phenolic Profile of Olive Leaf Extracts

A novel approach does not use harmful chemicals and creates an extract with potential uses in olive oil production and food packaging.

Close-up view of a textured red brick surface with visible imperfections and patterns. - Olive Oil Times
World

Jul. 8, 2024

Bricks Made with Olive Pits Reduce Carbon Footprint of Buildings, Study Finds

A new study has shown that olive pit waste can effectively reduce energy usage in buildings, demonstrating how the circular economy can be applied to the construction sector.

Aerial view of a crowded beach with swimmers and colorful umbrellas along the shoreline. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Jun. 15, 2024

May Marked Another Record-Breaking Year for Heat

The findings prompted the Secretary-General of the United Nations to call for a global advertising ban on the fossil fuel industry.

Aerial view of solar panels arranged in rows on a hillside with wind turbines in the background. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Jun. 12, 2024

Proposal Would Ban Solar Panel Installation on Italy's Farmlands

Exemptions for agri-voltaic systems would still allow research and development of projects in olive groves to continue.

Rows of Carbonell olive oil bottles on a production line in a factory setting. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Jun. 12, 2024

Deoleo North America CEO Says Sustainability is Key to Growing Olive Oil Sector

Thierry Moyroud views Deoleo as guardians of the industry, prioritizing quality production and sustainable practices above all else.

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