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Feb. 8, 2022
Conservationists Hope to Replicate Success of Biodiversity Project in Northeast Spain
SEO/BirdLife is working with farmers in AragĆ³n to promote biodiversity in their centenary groves and add value to their traditional varietals.
Feb. 8, 2022
Research on Olive Biodiversity Is Key to Tackling Climate Change
Identifying traits that allow olives to resist extreme weather events, volatile temperature changes and diseases will allow farmers to plant more resilient olive varieties in the future.
Feb. 7, 2022
Farmers Are Facing the Brunt of Portugalās 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 Production
A Carbon Credit Market in Italy Provides New Revenue Streams for Olive Growers
Jan. 27, 2022 Production
Olive Oil Production in Lebanon Becomes Nearly Impossible as Crises Deepen
Jan. 25, 2022 News Briefs
Spain Expects to Produce 1.25M Tons of Olive Oil in Current Crop Year
Jan. 25, 2022 World
Jan. 21, 2022 Production
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
Italyās Farchioni Becomes First Major Olive Oil Company to Receive Sustainability Certification
The company's environmental reports fall in line with the Untied Nationsā 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 Oilās Future
Rob McGavin said the industry needs to work together to succeed long-term, from technology-based solutions to emphasizing extra virgin olive oilās 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.
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 Sicilyās Belice Valley, Centonze produces award-winning extra virgin olive oil, celebrating the land and history, while focusing on sustainability and innovation.
Dec. 7, 2021
In Victoria, Taralinga Estate Celebrates Tradition While Embracing Innovation
Salvatore Tarascio started growing olives in Australia in 2015, 85 years after his grandfather first cultivated them in Sicily. Now he is one of the countryās top producers.
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
Global Olive Oil Production Will Reach 4.4M Tons by 2050, Expert Projects
Intensive groves will outnumber traditional farms thirty years from now, and the number of olive oil-producing countries will rise to 80, says Juan Vilar.
Dec. 6, 2021
Climate Extremes, Conflict Complicate Harvest in Palestine
Fighting in the West Bank are crippling the harvest, while climate change is blamed for lower yields in the Gaza Strip.