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Jul. 5, 2023
Promoting Biodiversity, Improving Soil Health Are Key to Tackling the Global Water Crisis
Researchers in Italy argue that building more reservoirs is insufficient to combat the global water crisis; solutions must be found throughout the hydrological cycle.
Jun. 27, 2023
Jaime Lillo Appointed Olive Council Executive Director
As deputy director, Lillo has emphasized olive oil's role in promoting environmental and social sustainability.
Jun. 26, 2023
Canneto Sabino: A Living Legacy of Sabina's Olive Oil Tradition
With roots dating back centuries, the millenary Canneto Sabino symbolizes the history and tradition of olive oil production in southeastern Lazio.
Jun. 13, 2023 World
European Bird Populations Threatened by Intensive Farming, Study Finds
Jun. 8, 2023 World
Jun. 6, 2023 News Briefs
Record Temperatures Will Threaten Global Food Supply, Scientists Warn
Jun. 5, 2023 World
May. 31, 2023
First-Time NYIOOC Winners Find New Opportunities
From increased media coverage to easier access to lucrative foreign markets, first-time winners at the World Olive Oil Competition reflect on the results of their hardwork and success.
May. 17, 2023
Global Olive Oil Production Predicted to Rebound
USDA economists project that production will rise in Europe and Tunisia.
May. 8, 2023
AI Tool for Olive Farmers Will Improve Yields, Reduce Costs, Researchers Say
Citoliva, an Andalusia-based nonprofit, is developing an AI-based predictive model to determine the ideal moment while minimizing input costs.
May. 4, 2023
Consecrated Oil for King Charles III Coronation Arrives in London
Olive oil used in the coronation was produced from handpicked olives and blessed by religious officials in Jerusalem.
May. 1, 2023
Olive Oil May Have an Important Role in Diets of Astronauts
Astronauts often lose weight while in space and complain about the food. Extra virgin olive oil offers key benefits during their journey, researchers say.
May. 1, 2023
How the El Niño Will Affect Olive Growers
El Niño years increase the likelihood of above-average precipitation in the Americas and below-average precipitation in Australia and South Africa.
Apr. 27, 2023
World's Best Extra Virgin Olive Oils Unveiled
The Northern Hemisphere's top-rated extra virgin olive oils for 2023 are revealed on the Official Guide to the World's Best Olive Oils.
Apr. 4, 2023
Drought Expected to Hit Europe Again, Scientists Warn
Dry weather is expected to persist in much of Europe throughout the summer, especially in the central and Mediterranean regions.
Apr. 3, 2023
Dalmatian Agronomists Experiment with New Pruning Methods
Carrying scissors in one hand and a saw in the other, Stjepan Dević prunes a tree in five minutes.
Mar. 27, 2023
Demand for Organic Olive Oil Growing Globally
By 2030, the organic olive oil market could be worth more than ten percent of the sector total, up from the current six percent.
Mar. 1, 2023
AI Tools May Not Transform Agriculture, but Will Help Farmers, Experts Predict
ChatGPT lacks reasoning abilities and cannot predict the future, but it may prove useful for farmers in other ways.
Feb. 15, 2023
Lebanon's Climate Is Becoming Less Conducive to Olive Growing
Scientists believe the loss of productivity and quality may occur in the Levant and the Mediterranean basin due to rising temperatures and less precipitation.
Feb. 9, 2023
Talking Olive Oil with Chat GPT
The artificial intelligence-powered chatbot demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the olive oil industry and a capacity to provide precise information.
Feb. 8, 2023
Mysterious African Insects Are Infesting Portuguese Olive Groves
Unexplained damage to olive trees over a six-year period in Portugal has been confirmed as the effects of an obscure insect never before observed in Europe.
Feb. 6, 2023
Organic Producers Take Eco-Score Labels to Court
IFOAM brings a lawsuit accusing Eco-Score labeling of being unfair to organic production and misleading to consumers.