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Feb. 23, 2022
Value of PDO and PGI Olive Oil Production Drops in Italy
Extreme weather events, Covid-19 restriction and Xylella fastidiosa were attributed to the almost 15 percent decrease in the value of PDO and PGI olive oils.
Feb. 17, 2022
Croatian Farmers Turn to Foliar Analysis to Improve Yields and Quality
By analyzing leaves, agronomists can determine which elements and compounds the olive tree may be missing or have in excess.
Feb. 17, 2022
Olive Council Announces Australian Campaign
The IOC said a three-year campaign tp promote olive oil in Australia will target consumers, producers and policymakers.
Feb. 16, 2022 Producer Profiles
Feb. 11, 2022 News Briefs
Researchers Introduce Fertigation to Andalusian Olive Groves
Feb. 8, 2022 Production
Officials Hope Winning Results Spur Olive Production in Herzegovina
Feb. 8, 2022 News Briefs
Conservationists Hope to Replicate Success of Biodiversity Project in Northeast Spain
Feb. 8, 2022 World
Research on Olive Biodiversity Is Key to Tackling Climate Change
Feb. 7, 2022
Farmers Are Facing the Brunt of Portugal’s Worsening Drought
Experts warn that the absence of significant rainfalls in the coming months will degrade water quality and strain irrigation-dependent crops, including some olive groves.
Feb. 7, 2022
A Carbon Credit Market in Italy Provides New Revenue Streams for Olive Growers
The carbon market will help businesses unable to reach net-zero emissions on their own and promote more environmentally-friendly olive growing practices, supporters say.
Jan. 27, 2022
Olive Oil Production in Lebanon Becomes Nearly Impossible as Crises Deepen
Local olive oil has become a luxury for most of the population amid financial and political turmoil.
Jan. 25, 2022
Spain Expects to Produce 1.25M Tons of Olive Oil in Current Crop Year
Spain's projected yield would amount to approximately 42 percent of the global olive oil production.
Jan. 25, 2022
Producers Express Alarm in Latest Olive Oil Times Survey
Producers say they face ever-growing hardships from the effects of a global pandemic, climate change, higher production costs, market instability and a persistent lack of consumer understanding about their products.
Jan. 21, 2022
Production Costs Set for Steep Rise in Italy
Producers associations warn production costs could increase by 12 percent in 2022, fueled by rising energy prices and raw material costs.
Jan. 19, 2022
Olive Council: Production Expected to Rebound in 2021/22 Crop Year
Olive oil production decreased by nearly eight percent in 2020/21 along with consumption. Both are expected to rebound during the current crop year.
Jan. 19, 2022
Olive Groves Continue Steady Expansion Across Spain
The number of olive groves in Spain increased by 19,230 hectares last year. The Canary Islands and Castilla y Leon experienced the most growth.
Jan. 10, 2022
Italy’s Farchioni Becomes First Major Olive Oil Company to Receive Sustainability Certification
The company's environmental reports fall in line with the Untied Nations’ 17 sustainable development goals, Italian authorities confirmed.
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.
Dec. 22, 2021
Boundary Bend Co-Founder: Quality and Investment Are Key to Olive Oil’s Future
Rob McGavin said the industry needs to work together to succeed long-term, from technology-based solutions to emphasizing extra virgin olive oil’s health benefits.
Dec. 16, 2021
Political and Economic Crises Complicate the Harvest in Lebanon
Rising production costs and a weak local currency have hampered the harvest for olive farmers.
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.