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Feb. 3, 2021
Minor temperature changes with certain rainfall patterns provide the best environment for the fungus that causes Verticillium wilt to thrive.
Feb. 2, 2021
History and Innovation Guide an Award-Winning Producer in Umbria
Through a fusion of historical influences and sustainable practices, Castello Monte Vibiano has achieved outstanding quality goals while preserving the local environment.
Feb. 1, 2021
Treatment to Mitigate the Impact of Xylella Fastidiosa Shows Promise in Italy
Researchers found that a recently-patented bio-complex killed bacteria from three strains of Xylella in infected trees, while increasing their resilience to the disease.
Jan. 21, 2021 Production
Researchers Develop a Method to Retrieve the Sugar in Olive Pits
Jan. 20, 2021 Production
Jan. 15, 2021 Production
Dec. 31, 2020 News Briefs
Dec. 30, 2020 News Briefs
Dec. 29, 2020
Spain Seeks New Technology for Olive Oil Quality Testing
Spainās central government is working with local authorities and members of the olive oil sector to improve olive oil testing and quality standards.
Dec. 28, 2020
California Farmer Learns to Adapt to Constant Change
Challenges created by the pandemic and climate change prompted an award-winning producer to go with the flow.
Dec. 23, 2020
Production Rebounds in France Amid Climatic Challenges
Frost, hail and torrential rains dampened the 2020 olive harvest in France. It will still be better than last year and producers report that quality is as good as ever.
Dec. 22, 2020
Producers in Greece Adapt to Challenging Harvest
Greek producers have shown resourcefulness in dealing with the exceptional challenges of the 2020 harvest, supported by their knowledge of the industry and their clients.
Dec. 21, 2020
On Shores of Lake Garda, Volunteers Harvest Abandoned Trees for Charity
Volunteers in Toscolano Maderno are demonstrating the economic and social value of abandoned olive trees.
Dec. 18, 2020
Modern Olive Growing Starting to Overtake Traditional Methods
While the majority of olive oil production still comes from traditional growers in the Mediterranean, newer farms are focusing on more efficient orchards and experiencing a steady growth in production.
Dec. 18, 2020
Global Olive Oil Production Dips to Four-Year Low
Tunisia, Italy, Portugal and Algeria experienced the largest production decreases. Lower yields throughout much of the world were partially offset by a bumper harvest in Spain and a good year in Morocco.
Dec. 18, 2020
California Yield Will Be Lower than Predicted
Climate and Covid-19 complicated the harvest for many producers as they entered an off-year, but quality is reportedly as high as ever.
Dec. 16, 2020
Europe Launches Comprehensive Database of Geographical Indications
The new platform, GIView, contains information on every geographical indication in Europe.
Dec. 15, 2020
Scientists in Spain Identify Olive Genes Resistant to Common Pathogen
Researchers at IFAPA have identified several genes that provide resistance to the fungi that cause Verticillium wilt.
Dec. 14, 2020
Pandemic and Weather Extremes Compound an Off-Year in Turkey
Bad springtime weather and logistic challenges have made what was expected to be a tough year even worse.
Dec. 4, 2020
Italian Olive Oil Production Off by Nearly a Third This Year, Forecasts Suggest
The most significant drops in yield have been reported in the south, while northern and central Italy recorded some increases.
Dec. 1, 2020
Producers Transform Olives from Monumental Trees into Medicine on Crete
Along with producing award-winning extra virgin olive oil from their centuries-old trees, Eftihis Androulakis and Michalis Marakas are making inroads into the food supplement business. Their high-phenolic olive oils are being prescribed doctors in Belgium.
Nov. 23, 2020
New Production Technology Improves Olive Oil Quality
Tests show that high vacuum-assisted extraction technologies increase polyphenols and lower volatile compounds in extra virgin olive oils. Further tests are needed to understand their impact on yields.
Nov. 18, 2020
Second Wave of Covid Hampers Harvest in Greece
A newly-imposed lockdown has brought Greece to a standstill and created a logistical nightmare for olive growers. Some health experts believe the start of the harvest is partly responsible for the spread of the virus.