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Nov. 22, 2021
Italy Ramps up Nutri-Score Criticism as Deadline for E.U. Food Labeling System Looms
The Italian Agriculture minister continued to denounce how Nutri-Score grades local specialties, while drumming up support for an alternative.
Nov. 22, 2021
Social Farming Initiatives in Italy Focus on Environment, Inclusion
Italy leads the way in social olive farming with projects in Tuscany and Molise that focus on quality, protecting biodiversity and social inclusion of marginalized groups.
Nov. 20, 2021
WTO Rules in Favor of Spanish Producers in Table Olive Dispute
The WTO said anti-subsidy tariffs imposed by the United States on Spanish producers in 2018 were illegal. However, the organization rules anti-dumping tariffs could remain.
Nov. 16, 2021 Business
Nov. 10, 2021 Business
Using Isotopic Footprints to Authenticate Olive Oil, Combat Fraud
Nov. 10, 2021 Production
Nov. 9, 2021 News Briefs
Nov. 9, 2021 Production
Nov. 8, 2021
The latest International Olive Council data show that olive oil imports have decreased globally, while table olives imports are on the rise.
Nov. 8, 2021
Heavy Downpours Dampen Harvest Outlook in Greece
Many producing regions, especially in the western part of the country, were hit with a deluge that some farmers say is becoming more common.
Nov. 8, 2021
European Parliament Approves Farm to Fork Strategy
Among the main tenants of the plan are animal welfare, emissions reduction and front-of-pack nutrition labeling. It will now be up to the European Commission to propose the formal legislation.
Nov. 3, 2021
Portugal’s Transition to Modern Farming Yields Another Record Harvest
Portugal will produce 150,000 tons of olive oil in the 2021-22 crop year. Favorable weather and the sector’s continuing modernization were attributed to the bumper harvest.
Nov. 1, 2021
Dalmatian Couple Share an Award-Winning Oblica with The World
Martina Radovčić and Marko Murtić founded their olive grove eight years ago. Starting with an emphasis on local cultivars, the couple hopes to show the world a taste of Dalmatia.
Nov. 1, 2021
An Estimated 33,000 Jobs Lost to Xylella Fastidiosa in Puglia
Officials warned against underestimating the threat to the region's economy posed by the continued spread of the deadly olive tree disease.
Oct. 27, 2021
Sustainability, Innovation Guide This Award-Winning Producer in Apulia
From trying out new production methods to transforming waste into renewable energy, the producers behind Frantoio Muraglia have found a winning combination.
Oct. 27, 2021
Farmers in Apulia Deal with Drought, High Costs as Harvest Begins
Steep price rises for energy and fuel are adding unprecedented costs for producers. Meanwhile, agricultural associations warn drought-induced damage is worse than previously predicted.
Oct. 26, 2021
Puglia Warns Farmers of Ineffective Xylella Fastidiosa Cures
Members of the regional balance commission said no product on the market can cure the Xylella fastidiosa bacteria, which continues to hurt producers across the region.
Oct. 26, 2021
As the Harvest Gets Underway in Croatia, Officials Provide Safety Tips to Farmers
From broken bones to poisonous bites, there is plenty of inherent danger when harvesting olives. Eye injuries are among the most prevalent in Croatia’s olive groves.
Oct. 21, 2021
In Tuscany, Farmers Cope With Climate Challenges While Striving for Top Quality
After last year's outstanding harvest, Tuscan producers are preparing for a lighter one. A hot and dry summer is partly to blame.
Oct. 21, 2021
Italian Trade Group Backs Pan-European Traceability Rules
In wake of the new legislation passed in Spain, the Italian producer association said it is time for all European countries to adopt the same practices.
Oct. 20, 2021
European Olive Oil Exports Expected to Recover as Costs Rise
The latest short-term projections show limited growth in exports and steady production. While olive oil prices rose last year, so did production costs.
Oct. 19, 2021
Olive Oil Production in Spain Expected to Fall, Officials Say
Spain is expected to produce about 1.3 million tons of olive oil in the 2021/22 crop year. Poor weather conditions in Andalusia are largely to blame.
Oct. 19, 2021
French Cheese Association Rejects ‘Simplistic’ Nutri-Score
Producers behind France’s Roquefort cheeses said the rating system failed to take into account the health benefits of their famous product.