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Dec. 2, 2024
Dry Heat Followed by Torrential Rain Curb Croatian Yields
The extreme weather swings from summer to autumn in Croatia resulted in low levels of oil accumulation but did not compromise quality.
Nov. 25, 2024
Carrefour Mandates Nutri-Score Labels for French Suppliers
The supermarket chain said the company would calculate its Nutri-Score ratings for suppliers who fail to comply.
Nov. 20, 2024
Drought and Warm Winter Lead to Sharp Decline in Sicily's Harvest
While yields remain within the norm, producers across Sicily anticipate significantly lower olive oil production.
Nov. 15, 2024 News Briefs
Nov. 14, 2024 Production
Nov. 13, 2024 Producer Profiles
Nov. 7, 2024 Production
Nov. 4, 2024 Business
Oct. 31, 2024
Study Suggests Stink Bug Caused Mysterious Fruit Drop in Italy
The brown marmorated stink bug has been identified in Italian and Greek olive groves. Increasing evidence now links its presence to an early fruit drop in northern Italy.
Oct. 31, 2024
Producers in Portugal Anticipate Another Bumper Harvest
Production could reach 190,000 tons after a wet winter replenished aquifers. However, labor remains a challenge for some growers.
Oct. 25, 2024
Romania Sets New Rules for Nutri-Score Adoption
After an initial ban, the Romanian government said Nutri-Score labels can be applied voluntarily on some items.
Oct. 18, 2024
Team Lithuania Triumphs at Seventh Olive Picking Championship
In addition to the competitive part of the program, numerous tastings, excursions and social events were held in Brač, which boasts a centuries-old olive oil-producing tradition.
Oct. 18, 2024
European Union Olive Oil Production Set to Grow by One-Third
Brussels’ autumn short-term outlook predicts volatile prices.
Oct. 18, 2024
Officials in Spain Optimistic Ahead of Harvest as Prices Remain Elevated
Spain is expected to produce between 1.4 and 1.5 million tons of olive oil in the 2024/25 crop year after a wet winter and mild spring favored a bumper crop.
Oct. 13, 2024
Low-Cost Olive Pest Control Solution in Development
Researchers in Spain are developing an artificial intelligence tool to help farmers sustainably and affordably monitor for pests and take action against infestations.
Oct. 7, 2024
Production in Italy Set for Sharp Decline, Down One-Third
Heat and drought in the south, combined with an ‘off-year,’ have resulted in a 30 percent decline in olive oil production in Italy.
Oct. 1, 2024
Citizen Groups in Rome Harvest Local Olive Trees for Charity
Volunteers in the eastern outskirts of the Italian capital care for olive trees in public parks, harvesting their fruit to produce oil for charity.
Oct. 1, 2024
Europe Tightens Restrictions on Hydrocarbons in Virgin Olive Oil
Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons has been linked to higher rheumatoid arthritis risk, among other health issues.
Sep. 27, 2024
E.U. President Appoints New Agriculture Commissioner
Christophe Hansen, a Luxemburger from a family farm, has been named the new Commissioner for Agriculture and Food of the European Union.
Sep. 23, 2024
Croatian County Recognizes the Role of Award-Winning Producers in Promoting Tourism
A ceremony in Zadar connected the efforts to develop local tourism with high-quality olive oils, wines and cheeses.
Sep. 18, 2024
Producers in Herzegovina Celebrate New PDO
Local officials say the Zlatne Kapi Protected Designation of Origin will raise the profile of local olive oils and promote tourism.
Sep. 18, 2024
Calabrian Cooperative Emphasizes Quality While Building Economies of Scale
Seventeen olive oil producers have joined to promote Carolea extra virgin olive oils while driving down farming and milling costs.
Sep. 18, 2024
Danone Plans to Abandon Nutri-Score on Many of Its Products
The French multinational is distancing itself from the front-of-pack labeling system after a recent change to the algorithm lowered the score of several of its products.