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Jul. 30, 2024

Tunisian Quality on The World Stage

Tunisian extra virgin olive oil brands earned 26 awards at the 2024 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, capping off a successful harvest in the country.

Jul. 29, 2024

Sustainability Guides Award-Winning Producer in Turkey

Garisar successfully navigates climate extremes and economic challenges, producing sustainable, award-winning quality.

Jul. 29, 2024

Researchers Introduce AI Tool to Help Olive Farmers Predict Harvest Timing

Using machine learning to analyze a range of data points from model farms, researchers were able to predict the timing of the olive harvest with 90 percent accuracy.

Jul. 20, 2024

Trade Commission Extends Tariffs on Spanish Black Olives

The decision came two months after the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Commerce Department’s tariffs.

Jul. 18, 2024

Despite Falling Prices at Origin, Olive Oil Retail Prices Remain Elevated

Various factors contribute to persistently high olive oil prices at retail, including market structure, speculation and resilient global demand.

Jul. 18, 2024

Details Emerge in Seizure of Counterfeit Olive Oil in Puglia

The Italian olive oil sector hailed the raid as proof that authorities can crack down on olive oil fraud while warning that a lack of consumer awareness allows such crimes to persist.

Jul. 15, 2024

Xylella Fastidiosa Identified in Extremadura

Extremadura joins the Balearic Islands and the Community of Valencia as the Spanish regions with active Xylella infestations.

Jul. 15, 2024

As Value of Tunisian Exports Soar, Packaged Olive Oil Struggles

Olive oil export revenues in the first seven months of the 2023/24 crop year nearly doubled in Tunisia, but many producers are not reaping all the benefits.

Jul. 15, 2024

Italy, Turkey, Brazil Lead the Way at 'EVO IOOC' Awards

Four hundred eighty-six extra virgin and flavored olive oils were awarded at the ninth EVO IOOC Italy event in Calabria.

Jul. 9, 2024

Enhancing Excellence: How the World's Best Restaurant Uses Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Locally sourced extra virgin olive oil is an essential ingredient for the Michelin-star chefs at Disfrutar Barcelona and their award-winning tasting menu.

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Jul. 7, 2024

Portuguese Producers Highlight Quality as the Cornerstone of Promotional Efforts

After achieving their second-biggest harvest ever, Portuguese producers celebrated impressive results at the World Olive Oil Competition.

Jul. 7, 2024

Yusuf Can Zeybek Repeats Kırkpınar Triumph

The 30-year-old defeated 2022’s de facto champion Mustafa Taş in a cautious but exciting final that went into overtime.

Jul. 1, 2024

Drought and Ill-Timed Rain Lead to Poor Harvest in Uruguay

Officials estimate production will be 72 percent below the five-year average, after an historic drought and a rainy harvest.

Jul. 1, 2024

Three Beloved Greek Dishes to Try This Summer

Fresh, seasonal ingredients are combined with the year’s extra virgin olive oil to create some of the most delicious summer dishes of Greek cuisine.

Jun. 27, 2024

The 1,000-Member Co-Op Taking on The Challenging Terrain of Northern Portugal

The members of the Agricultural Cooperative of Olive Growers of Murça farm the rugged terrain, working together to produce award-winning extra virgin olive oil.

Jun. 26, 2024

Rising Olive Oil Imports Contribute to Spain’s Trade Deficit with Argentina

While Spain’s agricultural trade deficit fell by 33 percent between 2022 and 2023, olive oil imports increased by nearly 230 percent due to a poor harvest and rising prices.

Jun. 25, 2024

Wrestlers Threaten Boycott of Kırkpınar Over Controversial Format Changes

After the federation governing Kırkpınar announced a controversial qualifying format to streamline the competition, 29 wrestlers said they would not participate.

Jun. 25, 2024

Green Deal Under Threat After E.U. Elections

While climate change is expected to be relegated in the E.U.’s priorities after the European elections, farmers are unlikely to see changes in their work in the near future.

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