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Jan. 10, 2022
Pests Plague Wild Olives on Croatian Island as Producers Remain Steadfast
The olive borer, fly and moth have damaged olive trees on the island of Pag. Producers insist they will still manage to craft award-winning oils.
Jan. 7, 2022
Andalusian Officials Criticize Loss of Funding for Farmers in Proposed Ag. Policy
Andalusia’s regional agriculture minister warned that the current Common Agricultural Proposal in Spain would lead to 53 percent of farmers losing funding.
Jan. 4, 2022
Researchers Identify Xylella Vectors on Balearic Islands
Two species of insects were identified as the main vectors of the deadly olive tree pathogen on the Spanish islands.
Dec. 29, 2021 Business
Italy Implements European Law Prohibiting Sale of EVOO Below Cost
Dec. 22, 2021 World
E.U. Moves to Block Deforestation-Derived Imports, Including Some Palm Oil
Dec. 18, 2021 Business
Dec. 18, 2021 News Briefs
Catalonia Pledges €1M to Filomena Recovery, Rejects Most Aid Requests
Dec. 17, 2021 Business
Dogs and Drones: New Projects in Puglia Emphasize Early Detection Against Xylella
Dec. 17, 2021
New Efforts Underway to Restore Abandoned Olive Groves in Sardinia
Filiera Olivicola Sardegna is raising money to train and hire locals to restore abandoned olive groves in the northwest of the Mediterranean’s second-largest island.
Dec. 17, 2021
Greeks Are Consuming Less Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Greeks are among the top per capita consumers of olive oil in the world but have cut back on the highest grade.
Dec. 16, 2021
European Commission Predicts an Upward Trend in Production After This Year's Setback
Production and exports are expected to surge in Spain and Portugal. Italy will see modest production gains and fewer imports. Production in Greece is projected to fall.
Dec. 16, 2021
Harvest Unfolds with Mixed Results in Greece
A modest yield is expected in most of the producing regions of the country, with many producers pinning their hopes on quality.
Dec. 15, 2021
Olive Oil Exports to Exceed 1M Tons by 2030, E.U. Forecasts
Despite positive trade news, climate change and declining consumption present challenges for the sector in the coming decade.
Dec. 15, 2021
Extra Virgin Olive Oils Will Be Sent to Space in 2022
Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti will bring seven extra virgin olive oils for her crew to enjoy with their meals and to see how the oils hold up in space.
Dec. 10, 2021
Harvest Underway in France with Varying Expectations
Challenges created by springtime frost and summer drought have led to an uncertain harvest forecast, with production predictions ranging from 3,000 to 5,000 tons.
Dec. 9, 2021
Centonze, a Forward-Looking Farm Rooted in Sicily's History
In western Sicily’s Belice Valley, Centonze produces award-winning extra virgin olive oil, celebrating the land and history, while focusing on sustainability and innovation.
Dec. 7, 2021
Up to 27 Million in Spain Face Water Shortages by 2050, Minister Warns
The southeast of Spain is at the highest risk. New investments in infrastructure and technology are critical to mitigating the impacts of the crisis.
Dec. 7, 2021
Producers on Crete Look to DNA Analysis to Add Value
Local producers have joined forces with scientists In Chania, Crete, to identify, analyze and transfer the DNA identity of olive oil from the field to the bottle, achieving authenticity and traceability for their local products.
Dec. 6, 2021
European Parliament Approves CAP Reform Amid Strong Opposition
Supporters of the new Common Agricultural Policy said it will more fairly distribute funds to small farmers. Opponents said it does too little on climate change.
Dec. 6, 2021
Study: Traditional Olive Groves Absorb More Carbon than Intensive Ones
A study from the University of Jaén shows that traditional olive groves directly combat climate change and cause far less environmental damage than intensive cultivation methods.
Dec. 1, 2021
Award-Winning French Producer Looks to The Past to Meet Challenges of The Future
Maintaining organic farming methods and experimenting with ancient olive varieties are how Château d’Estoublon keeps its 500-year olive oil production history alive.
Dec. 1, 2021
New Olive Trees Are Being Planted in Xylella-Ravaged Puglia
A new law in Italy has changed monitoring and removal operations in Xylella-plagued areas. Funds are being used to replant trees and compensate millers.
Nov. 30, 2021
Award-Winning Producer Says Croatians Need to Return to Their Traditional Roots
After climate change wreaked havoc on the 2021 harvest, one of Croatia’s leading producers believes the olive farming paradigm in the country must change.