May. 23, 2022
The fifth Ranieri Filo della Torre literary prize ended with high participation and demonstrated the growing interest in olive oil culture.
May. 9, 2022
Tourism Awards in Italy Promote Industry Innovators
The second edition of a national oleotouristic competition recognized the contribution of farmhouses, museums, producers and chefs to Italian olive oil culture.
May. 5, 2022
Italian EVOO Reaches the International Space Station
Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti brought four Italian monovarietals to the ISS, which will be used for a series of experiments and food preparation.
May. 3, 2022
Italy to Invest €3 Billion in Olive Oil Sector in Bid to Boost Production and Quality
The funds will come from a combination of national and European schemes to help improve infrastructure, technology and knowledge.
Apr. 25, 2022
Olive Oil Production Continues at Historic Home of Emperor Hadrian
The annual production of centuries and millennia-old olive trees promotes Villa Adriana’s historical and cultural importance to Italy’s capital region.
Mar. 17, 2022
Officials in Puglia Approve New Plan to Stem Spread of Xylella Fastidiosa
The goal is to monitor and combat the bacteria outbreaks that have been destroying traditional and monumental olive groves for nearly a decade.
Jan. 21, 2022 Business
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Nov. 22, 2021 Business
Italy Ramps up Nutri-Score Criticism as Deadline for E.U. Food Labeling System Looms
Nov. 9, 2021 Business
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Dec. 4, 2020
Italian Olive Oil Production Off by Nearly a Third This Year, Forecasts Suggest
The most significant drops in yield have been reported in the south, while northern and central Italy recorded some increases.
Sep. 23, 2020
Early Estimates Point to Lower Production in Italy
As the harvest gets underway in Sicily, three of Italy’s main agricultural organizations estimate this year’s olive oil harvest will be earlier and smaller than last year.
Jul. 16, 2020
Italy's Union of Olive Oil Producers Reelects Granieri
Unaprol's president, David Granieri, said he will continue working to revive the sector in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic.
Dec. 19, 2019
Olive Oil Production in Italy to Exceed Original Estimates
The latest figures from Ismea, in collaboration with Unaprol, show Italy’s olive oil production is expected to exceed 300,000 tons this year.
Sep. 4, 2019
Optimistic Forecasts for Harvest in Italy
Under the current conditions, the yield could exceed 315,000 tons -- lower than the average of the last decade, but still better than in recent years.
Feb. 27, 2019
Italian Trade Group Proposes New Classification for Extra Virgin Olive Oil
A proposal to lower the acidity threshold value of the extra virgin olive oil from 0.8 to 0.5 percent was presented by the consortium of Italian olive oil producers at a conference in Rome.
Jul. 5, 2018
Italian Consortia Sign Major Agreement, Triggering Backlash
An agreement signed in Rome by Coldiretti, Unaprol, Federolio and FAI S.p.A. includes measures which stirred protests among representatives of the Italian olive oil sector.