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Mar. 6, 2024
Europe Strengthens Protections for Geographical Indications
The reforms provide protection for PDO and PGI extra virgin olive oil from online fraud and ease the process of registering new ones with the European Commission.
Feb. 29, 2024
Supermarkets in Spain Poised to Clash Over Olive Oil Prices
Olive oil prices at origin remain at historic highs, but direct-to-consumer promotions by some brands have supermarkets weighing their next move.
Feb. 28, 2024
Córdoba Festival Promotes Local Olive Oil Against Backdrop of Harvest Challenges
Organizers hailed the event as an opportunity for local producers to promote their products after a demanding harvest.
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The Role of Gulls in Spreading Olive Seeds Across Balearic Islands
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Production in Spain Expected to Fall Short of Initial Estimates
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Jan. 15, 2024
Chickens Fed Olive Oil Are More Resilient to Environmental Stressors, Study Finds
Separate research has also found that olive oil consumption improves the health of chicken meat and eggs for human consumption.
Jan. 8, 2024
Mediterranean Diet Tops List for Seventh Year
The U.S. News & World Report cited the diet's variety, flexibility and health benefits.
Jan. 3, 2024
In South West France, Plans to Make More Olive Oil
Officials in Lot-et-Garonne plan to take advantage of the favorable climate and rich water resources to increase production.
Jan. 3, 2024
Europe Grants PDO Status to Turkey's Çizik Zeytini Table Olives
Turkey now has E.U.-protected status for three table olive varieties while awaiting Protected Designation of Origin certification for another three.
Jan. 2, 2024
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Sales in Spain Fell by 40 Percent in 2023
The soaring retail price for extra virgin olive oil has driven the vital ingredient out of the reach of many families.
Jan. 2, 2024
Greece to Provide Work Permits to 30,000 Migrants to Curb Labor Shortage
By easing vetting procedures for migrants already in the country, Athens plans to increase the agricultural workforce.
Dec. 19, 2023
COP28 Climate Conference Concludes With Mixed Results
The world’s nations have agreed to move away from oil and other fossil fuels, however, without a clear commitment to completely phase out fossil fuels as an energy source.
Dec. 14, 2023
Farmers in Greece Call for Subsidies Amid Low Yields
A steep drop in production has led the country’s table olive and oil producers to protests, asking for financial aid of €200 per stremma to be granted to all olive farmers.
Dec. 13, 2023
An Olive Harvest Under Bombardment in Southern Lebanon
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has drawn in Hezbollah militants from Lebanon, threatening olive farmers and their livelihoods.
Dec. 12, 2023
Production Rebound Still Expected in France After Mixed Harvest
Production could rise to 4,400 tons, though some producers are seeing worse yields than last year.
Dec. 12, 2023
Role of Women in Sector Takes Center Stage at World Olive Day
Celebrated at the International Olive Council’s headquarters in Madrid, the event spotlighted the role women play in the olive sector.
Dec. 7, 2023
Police in Spain and Italy Uncover Olive Oil Fraud Ring
A Europol investigation led to the arrest of eleven accused of adulterating extra virgin olive oil with other products.
Dec. 3, 2023
2023 Is the Hottest Year on Record; 2024 Will Likely Be Hotter
The average global temperature in 2023 was 1.40 ºC above the pre-industrial average, with many olive-growing regions bearing the brunt of extreme heat.
Nov. 27, 2023
Two Greek PDO Olive Oils Receive Protection in India
Kalamata and Sitia Lasithiou Kritis extra virgin olive oils have been registered as in India to protect them from imitations.
Nov. 27, 2023
High Olive Oil Prices in Spain Spur Interest in Black Friday Discounts
While prices at origin have dipped slightly, they remain elevated in stores, prompting concern among retailers over theft and consumers over fraud.