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Jul. 13, 2022
Agricultural Incomes Rise in Andalusia, Boosted by Resurgent Olive Oil Sector
Andalusian agricultural income exceeded €10 billion for the first time, spurred on by a 77-percent increase in the value of its olive oil production.
Jul. 13, 2022
One-Third Fewer Olive Farms in Italy Now Than in 2010, Report Finds
Rising production costs and changing dynamics in the sector explain the decreasing number of groves. The new Common Agricultural Policy may help reverse the situation.
Jul. 13, 2022
Signs of Life from Millenary Olive Tree Burned in Sardinian Wildfires
Volunteers and researchers responsible for restoring the tree warn that more needs to be done to prevent future wildfires.
Jul. 11, 2022 Business
Jul. 11, 2022 News Briefs
Trade Group Opposes Proposed Retail Sales of Bulk Olive Oil in Europe
Jul. 11, 2022 The Best Olive Oils
Northern Italian Producers Achieve Quality Despite Drought, Frost
Jul. 5, 2022 The Best Olive Oils
Care, Commitment Lie Behind the Success of Southern Italian Producers at NYIOOC
Jul. 5, 2022 Production
European Union Expands Monte de Etna PDO Territory in Sicily
Jul. 5, 2022
French Producers Celebrate Superb Showing at NYIOOC
Producers from southern France and Corsica combined to earn 11 awards from 26 entries in the 2022 World Olive Oil Competition.
Jul. 5, 2022
Italy’s Farmhouses Enjoy a Post-Pandemic Boom
A new study found that more than seven in 10 Italians plan to visit a local farmhouse this summer.
Jun. 28, 2022
Italy to Provide €1.5M to Develop Pakistani Olive Oil Sector
In the latest chapter of cooperation between the two countries, Italy will help improve production technology and promote olive oil’s health benefits.
Jun. 28, 2022
Portuguese Producers Reap Benefits of Record Harvest at World Competition
After entering their highest number of brands to the 2022 NYIOOC, Portuguese producers earned 35 of the industry's most coveted quality awards.
Jun. 27, 2022
Award Winners in Greece Discuss a Feverish Season Before a Bountiful Harvest
The 2021/22 crop year required a swift harvest and milling due to unusually high temperatures. The coming crop year is shaping up to be better.
Jun. 27, 2022
Olive Oil Production Revived in The Former Papal States
In Latina and Frisone, just south of Rome, producers are working to increase yields and quality while promoting oleotourism and their historic connection to the Vatican.
Jun. 22, 2022
Greek Court Rules in Favor of Olive Producers of Messenia
The court ruled that only Messenian producers can use the term ‘Kalamata Olives’ to market their Kalamon olives.
Jun. 22, 2022
Croatia’s Zadar County Celebrates NYIOOC Success in Official Ceremony
Local officials praised the efforts of olive oil producers who yielded eleven awards at the World Competition. Their success was attributed to hard work and cooperation.
Jun. 22, 2022
Northern Italy's Drought Continues to Worsen
Farmers’ associations estimate that crop yields will be significantly impacted as local authorities put limits on the amount of water available for irrigation.
Jun. 17, 2022
Italy Investing €3B to Convert a Quarter of Farm Land to Organic by 2027
The announcement came after a study determined organic agriculture can cut production costs for farmers.
Jun. 17, 2022
Greek Producers Enjoy Another Triumphant Showing in World Competition
Despite a challenging harvest season, producers, farmers and bottlers from across Greece combined to earn a total of 79 awards at the 2022 NYIOOC.
Jun. 17, 2022
Brussels Wants at Least €53B for European Agriculture in 2023
The funding will be used to mitigate the impacts of the global food security crisis, invest in sustainable agriculture and prevent environmental degradation.
Jun. 15, 2022
Italian and Croatian Olive Growers Test New Carbon Credit Project
Over the three-year duration of the project, 160 farmers covering 1,877 hectares sequestered 6,500 tons of greenhouse gas emissions.
Jun. 9, 2022
Spanish Producers Achieve Record Success at World Competition
Producers from across the country overcame drought and extreme weather events to earn a record-high 128 awards at the World Competition.
Jun. 9, 2022
Tuscan Producers Triumph at NYIOOC, Overcoming Late Frosts and Summer Heat
Painstaking work in the grove, without forgetting the importance of sustainable farming, propelled Tuscan farmers to a leading role at the World Competition.