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Jun. 16, 2020
Abandoned Farm Auctions Attract a New Generation of Italian Farmers
A program that provides incentives to establish new businesses in abandoned Italian farmlands has enticed young agricultural entrepreneurs.
Jun. 5, 2020
Farmers Blame Law Violators for Low Olive Oil Prices
An association of Spanish farmers said violations by large companies explain what is continuing to drive olive oil prices lower and called for whistleblower protections.
May. 18, 2020
Greek Producers Achieve Record Wins at NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition
Greek brands had their best showing ever, earning an all-time record of 69 of the world's most coveted olive oil quality awards.
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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. 17, 2020
Producers in Spain Prepare for New Reality as Crisis Grinds On
The immediate economic impact of the coronavirus crisis is being felt by producers in Spain to varying degrees as they gauge its lasting effects on the sector.
Apr. 13, 2020
U.S. Olive Oil Imports Fall Due to Coronavirus
The U.S. olive oil import market has seen significant declines in the first two months of 2020, with a continued fall predicted for the remainder of the year.
Mar. 30, 2020
Consumers Reject Extra Virgin Olive Oil Bitterness, Study Finds
New research analyzes how consumers perceive and evaluate bitterness in olive oils.
Mar. 26, 2020
NYIOOC Moves to Remote Judging Amid Travel Restrictions
For the first time, judging for the world's largest olive oil competition will be conducted remotely.
Mar. 23, 2020
Coronavirus Deals Another Blow to an Industry Already Reeling
An Olive Oil Times survey reveals growing despair and uncertainty for an industry that seemed under attack even before the pandemic arrived.
Mar. 11, 2020
Covid-19 Lockdown in Italy Brings Critical Promotion Season to a Standstill
At a time when Italy's agriculture sector was already reeling, the coronavirus lockdown has wiped out major spring events and promotional activities.
Feb. 27, 2020
Coronavirus Epidemic Hits Italy's Agriculture Sector
The rising number of coronavirus infections across northern Italy has impacted every corner of the country's agriculture sector, from harvesting and production to tourism and exports.
Feb. 19, 2020
Greek Olive Oil Gets New Exemption From US Tariffs
A revised list of tariffs on E.U. products spares Greek olive oils.
Feb. 17, 2020
Olive Oil Promotions Boost Retailers' Sales, but With a Hidden Cost
Using extra virgin olive oil as a loss-leader allows food retailers to draw customers in a challenging economy, but the olive growers and mills are the ones paying the price.
Feb. 12, 2020
Italian Producers Shortchanged in EU Funding
Italian farmers say recent rounds of funding were directed mainly to their competitors in Spain, Greece and Portugal.
Feb. 5, 2020
Cooperative in Calabria Offers Much More Than Good Olive Oil
The Nelson Mandela Social Cooperative produces high-quality extra virgin olive oil and promotes the social inclusion of refugees.
Feb. 3, 2020
Gelato With Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is a Functional Food, Italian Researchers Say
Research carried out at the University of Naples Federico II shows that extra virgin olive oil can be added to the Italian-style artisanal ice cream as a functional ingredient.
Jan. 31, 2020
Olive Oil Producers and Farmers Across Spain Demand 'Measures of Support'
Farmers across Spain, organized by the main cooperatives and associations, are protesting for better prices and government measures to help ease the burden of increasing production costs.
Jan. 30, 2020
Spain Wins First Battle Against U.S. Tariffs on Table Olives
An American court's decision can open the way to alleviate tariffs on imported Spanish table olives to the U.S.