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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 News Briefs
Portugal’s Transition to Modern Farming Yields Another Record Harvest
Nov. 1, 2021 Producer Profiles
Dalmatian Couple Share an Award-Winning Oblica with The World
Nov. 1, 2021 News Briefs
An Estimated 33,000 Jobs Lost to Xylella Fastidiosa in Puglia
Oct. 27, 2021 Producer Profiles
Sustainability, Innovation Guide This Award-Winning Producer in Apulia
Oct. 27, 2021 Production
Farmers in Apulia Deal with Drought, High Costs as Harvest Begins
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.
Oct. 6, 2021
Study: Nutri-Score Label System Does Not Discourage Olive Oil Consumption
Researchers found that the Nutri-Score label allowed consumers to correctly identify olive oil as the healthiest option among eight vegetable oils.
Oct. 5, 2021
Award-Winning Farm in Croatia Grows Its Brand in The Austrian Market
The producers behind Avistria use social media to find and grow relationships with clients in their native Austria from their farm in Croatia.
Oct. 5, 2021
Olive Oil Production in Greece Expected to Slip
Greek olive oil production will be off 20 percent from last year's yield, early estimates say.
Oct. 4, 2021
Production in Italy Bolstered by Strong Recovery in South
Olive oil production is expected to rebound in Puglia and other southern regions, while Central and Northern producers stand to face a disappointing season.
Oct. 1, 2021
Italian Olive Oil Exports Doubled in Last 20 Years
Italian farmers’ association Coldiretti said an increasing appetite for the Mediterranean diet was fueling exports, but warned a new labeling program could lead to setbacks.
Sep. 30, 2021
Award-Winning Producers on Šolta Prepare for Modest Harvest
The Zlatna Šoltanka cooperative is preparing for a 25-percent lower yield than last year’s. Still, its founder emphasizes that quality trumps quantity.
Sep. 29, 2021
Producers in Istria Brace for a Disappointing Harvest
Producers on Croatia’s northwestern peninsula expect a decrease of up to 80 percent compared with last year’s yield.
Sep. 28, 2021
Study: Human Activity Increased Likelihood and Severity of July Floods in Western Europe
The World Weather Attribution Initiative concluded that human-caused climate change increased the likelihood of the historic flooding by as much as 20 percent.