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Mar. 23, 2023
Thousands of Hectares of Abandoned Olive Groves Set to Be Sold in Italy
The latest auction announced by Ismea includes more than 300 olive groves. The goal is to revive existing farms and establish new ones.
Mar. 20, 2023
Italian Farmers Take Stock of Current Harvest, Look Ahead to Challenges
As the vegetative restart approaches, olive farmers and producers in Italy are preparing for the challenges of unpredictable climate extremes.
Mar. 2, 2023
Olive Oil Consumption in Italy, Greece Expected to Grow Amid Global Decline
Despite rising prices, lower production and the impacts of inflation, olive oil consumption in Italy and Greece is expected to rise, bucking the global trend.
Mar. 1, 2023 Food & Cooking
Starbucks Could Become a Global Ambassador for EVOO, Experts Say
Feb. 22, 2023 Food & Cooking
Feb. 20, 2023 Production
Feb. 9, 2023 Business
Olive Oil Consumption Slumps in Europe as High Prices Persist
Feb. 7, 2023 Business
Jan. 30, 2023
Italy Eases Some of the Burden of Hiring Seasonal Workers
The newly-introduced reform will last two years and aims to ease bureaucracy and reduce the costs of maintaining a seasonal workforce.
Jan. 17, 2023
Olives Left Unharvested in Tuscany
In Arezzo, a millers association warns that a lack of workforce, higher costs and plummeting olive oil prices are causing the abandonment of orchards.
Jan. 11, 2023
New Effort to Save Xylella-Hit Olive Trees in Apulia
The new Apulian initiative brings together olive growers, farm owners and researchers to save Ostuni’s centuries-old olive trees from Xylella fastidiosa.
Jan. 11, 2023
Italy Launches 'Land Generation' Initiative to Foster Generational Change in Farming
The new Ismea program will provide loans for farmland acquisition and new farming companies. To induce a generational change in Italian farming, only farmers under 41 are eligible for the program.
Jan. 3, 2023
An Olive Leaves-Based Diet Might Improve Sheep's Cheese
New research reveals that adding olive leaves to a ewe's diet results in healthier cheese.
Jan. 3, 2023
Tuscany Olive Harvest Rebounds with Better-Than-Expected Results
Drought conditions kept away pests, autumn rainfall helped plants and now growers in the central Italian region celebrate a better-than-expected olive oil yield.
Dec. 27, 2022
In Italy, EVOO Prices and the Popularity of Large Food Retailers on the Rise
The latest data from Ismea shows how Italian families in the third quarter are coping with rising inflation by spending more on EVOO and visiting large food retailers.
Dec. 16, 2022
From Milan to Puglia, EVOO Lies at The Heart of Christmas Cooking in Italy
While every region in Italy celebrates the Christmas period differently, all rely on local extra virgin olive oils to enhance their meals.
Dec. 12, 2022
In Brescia, Neglected City Olives Get Harvested
A group of citizens came together to harvest olives from trees throughout the city of Brescia and make olive oil.
Dec. 12, 2022
Europe Approves Italy’s Plan for Implementing the Common Agricultural Policy
The €37 billion will be used to promote sustainability and traditional food products, support small farms and encourage young people into agriculture over five years.
Dec. 9, 2022
In Italy, Industry Experts Forecast Lower Yield, Higher Quality
Italian olive oil production for the 2022/23 crop year is expected to fall by 37 percent, to 208,000 tons. However, quality is set to increase.
Dec. 9, 2022
Authorities in Puglia Identify New Outbreak of Xylella Fastidiosa
Nearly 120 olive trees were found to be infected with the bacteria. Authorities also found Xylella fastidiosa in a previously-unknown host plant.
Dec. 9, 2022
Greece to Overtake Italy as Europe’s Second-Largest Olive Oil Producer
Poor harvests in Western Europe contrast bumper crops in Greece and the Balkan Peninsula.
Dec. 5, 2022
Growers in Xylella-Ravaged Puglia Assess a Delicate Harvest
Farmers who have followed the phytosanitary protocol are harvesting olives from trees where the infection has been brought under control.
Dec. 1, 2022
Italy Plans to Fund Mobile App to Counter Nutri-Score
The app is part of a €100 million effort to promote traditional Italian food products in 2023.