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Jan. 3, 2023
Tuscany Olive Harvest Rebounds with Better-Than-Expected Results
Drought conditions kept away pests, autumn rainfall helped plants and now growers in the central Italian region celebrate a better-than-expected olive oil yield.
Dec. 30, 2022
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Improves Brain Protection in Cases of Mild Cognitive Impairment
The newly published pilot study shows extra virgin olive oil's substantial ability to improve the function of the blood-brain barrier and overall brain health.
Dec. 30, 2022
Olive Council Forecasts Significant Production Decline
Olive oil production is expected to fall to 2.73 million tons in the 2022/23 crop year, largely due to drought and inclement weather in the Mediterranean.
Dec. 30, 2022 Business
As Croatia Joins Eurozone and Schengen, Producers Expect Positive Change
Dec. 13, 2022 Food & Cooking
Chefs in France Bring Extra Virgin Olive Oil to Christmas Dinners
Dec. 13, 2022 Business
European Officials See Olive Oil Supplanting Butter, Vegetable Oil Consumption
Dec. 12, 2022 Production
Dec. 10, 2022 Basics
Dec. 9, 2022
In Italy, Industry Experts Forecast Lower Yield, Higher Quality
Italian olive oil production for the 2022/23 crop year is expected to fall by 37 percent, to 208,000 tons. However, quality is set to increase.
Dec. 9, 2022
Authorities in Puglia Identify New Outbreak of Xylella Fastidiosa
Nearly 120 olive trees were found to be infected with the bacteria. Authorities also found Xylella fastidiosa in a previously-unknown host plant.
Dec. 9, 2022
Greece to Overtake Italy as Europe’s Second-Largest Olive Oil Producer
Poor harvests in Western Europe contrast bumper crops in Greece and the Balkan Peninsula.
Dec. 8, 2022
New Research to Study Impact of Soil Health on Olive Oil Quality
The project seeks to better understand how olive growing affects soil biodiversity and ecological function and how soil health affects olive oil quality and safety.
Dec. 1, 2022
Study Reveals How Mediterranean Diet Might Counteract Covid-19
New research demonstrated that flavonoids and hydroxytyrosol counteract some of the most deadly impacts of Covid 19, including cytokine storms and lung inflammation.
Nov. 30, 2022
Europe Rolls Out New Rules Governing Olive Oil Quality
Brussels reviewed olive oil classifications, labeling and marketing. The simplified rules aim at a more homogeneous E.U. olive oil market.
Nov. 28, 2022
Bureaucracy Hampers Expansion of Olive Oil Production in Croatia, Producer Warns
Award-winning producer Marijana Podrug sees increased production and tourism potential in Croatia but said government bureaucracy is getting in the way.
Nov. 17, 2022
Spain's Minister of Agriculture Calls on Olive Oil Sector to Keep Prices Affordable
Luis Planas said that there should be enough olive oil to meet domestic and international demand but warned the whole sector needs to work together.
Nov. 14, 2022
Despite Drought, Croatia Enjoys Fruitful Harvest
Producers across Croatia are expecting a bumper harvest after timely rain saved many from the scorching summer drought.
Nov. 10, 2022
Nearly Half of the Farmland in Europe Faces Erosion Factors
Soil assessment and conservation measures are increasingly important due to climate change. Good farming practices could reduce erosion caused by tillage, water and wind.
Nov. 9, 2022
Record Harvest in Herzegovina Heralds Expansion of Olive Growing in Western Balkans
Herzegovina produced 280,000 liters of olive oil. Officials plan to triple the amount of land dedicated to olive growing in the coming years.
Oct. 31, 2022
Concerns Over Shortages of Olive Oil in Italy Mount
Multiple organizations have raised dire warnings of significant shortages in the country's domestic retail market. Others anticipate rising prices to reduce demand.
Oct. 27, 2022
Xylella Spreads Beyond Buffer Zones in Puglia
The deadly pathogen is spreading less quickly as new technologies arrive, improving monitoring capabilities.
Oct. 26, 2022
Spain Wraps up 2021/22 Campaign with Record Sales
Officials estimated that 1 million tons of olive oil were exported with the remaining 600,000 tons sold domestically. Ending stocks are expected to remain stable.
Oct. 25, 2022
The Flavors of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Countless factors influence the flavors in extra virgin olive oils. Understanding the basics can lead to satisfying results.