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May. 6, 2024

Three Veterans of the Croatian War of Independence Craft Award-Winning Olive Oils

For the third straight year, the producers behind Oleum Maris have won four Gold Awards at the NYIOOC. Now, they are working to expand tourism offerings and exports.

May. 1, 2024

Festival to Celebrate Mediterranean Tastes, EVOO in Cilento

The Olivitalymed event runs from May 4th to 6th and will bring together producers, policymakers and enthusiasts for tastings, conferences and discussion.

Apr. 30, 2024

Greek Court Rules Kalamon Olives May Use Kalamata Brand

The supreme court rejected an appeal by Messenia-based growers that only they could use the Kalamata branding, an appellation worth ā‚¬200 million in exports.

Apr. 16, 2024

Small Producers, Oleotourism Take Center Stage at Ercole Olivario

The winners of the main competition will participate in the Shelf Life Monitoring Project, which will help improve best practices for producers and consumers.

Apr. 16, 2024

Researchers Investigate Solar Panel and Olive Grove Synergies

Solar panels between rows of high-density olive groves generate electricity with minimal impact on yields.

Apr. 16, 2024

Award-Winning Catalan Producer Bets on Growing Demand for Arbequina

Two heat-hampered harvests have not deterred the producers behind Gaudea, who are betting that demand for Arbequina extra virgin olive oil will keep growing.

Apr. 12, 2024

Olive Growing Starting to Take Root in Central Europe

As climate change makes Central European winters milder and drier, farmers in Austria and northeastern Croatia are beginning to plant olives.

Apr. 11, 2024

Germany's Consumer Watchdog Warns Olive Oil Quality Is Falling

The warning comes after 17 of 19 samples of labeled extra virgin olive oil were found to be marginal, at best.

Apr. 10, 2024

Farmers Protest European Agricultural Policies in Madrid

The protestors demand exceptions for European environmental regulations that they argue make their products less competitive on the global market.

Apr. 9, 2024

Legacy Meets Innovation at Tuscanyā€™s Azienda Pometti

The latest generation of farmers at the 600-year-old Azienda Pometti is using state-of-the-art methods to produce award-winning, sustainable olive oil.

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Apr. 9, 2024

Slovenian Producers Celebrate Award-Winning Finish to Challenging Harvest

While Slovenia's production fell 20 percent below average, two producers overcame inclement weather and pests to produce award-winning extra virgin olive oil.

Apr. 9, 2024

Discovery of Adulterated Olive Oil Kindles Debate Over Testing in Northern Cyprus

High olive oil prices and an import ban by the de facto state have created fertile ground for unscrupulous actorā€™s in the local market.

Apr. 9, 2024

The Farm-to-Table Restaurant Bringing the Cretan Diet Back in Vogue

The owner and managers of Peskesi are working to reintroduce the Cretan diet to locals and tourists alike.

Apr. 3, 2024

Nurseries in Spain Are Running Low on Olive Tree Seedlings

High olive oil prices at origin, interest from private equity and farmers seeking to shift away from more water-intensive crops are fueling the shortages.

Apr. 1, 2024

Italians Have Changed Their Olive Oil Purchase Habits, Survey Finds

Despite rising prices and lower availability, 48 percent of Italian households continue to purchase as much olive oil as they did in previous years.

Apr. 1, 2024

Belgian Farmer Sues Energy Company Over Climate Damages

Hugues Falys wants energy giant TotalEnergies to take part of the blame for the dry and warm weather that has impacted his livestock and farming business.

Mar. 27, 2024

Olive Oil and Soparnik Are Indispensable for Croatians at Easter

Olive trees and extra virgin olive oil play important roles in Croatian Christians' celebrations of Holy Week, especially in the flagship dish, Soparnik.

Mar. 22, 2024

The Growing Pains of Albaniaā€™s Ascendant Olive Oil Sector

Production has doubled in the past decade and is expected to continue to rise. Some worry that quality will not follow suit.

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