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Feb. 12, 2020
Italian Producers Shortchanged in EU Funding
Italian farmers say recent rounds of funding were directed mainly to their competitors in Spain, Greece and Portugal.
Feb. 7, 2020
Italy's Olive Oil Competitiveness Hindered by Aging Groves
With higher costs and lower yields than modern olive oil farms, quality alone may not be enough to protect Italy's smaller producers in a fast-changing international market.
Feb. 5, 2020
Cooperative in Calabria Offers Much More Than Good Olive Oil
The Nelson Mandela Social Cooperative produces high-quality extra virgin olive oil and promotes the social inclusion of refugees.
Feb. 3, 2020 Food & Cooking
Gelato With EVOO Is a Functional Food, Italian Researchers Say
Jan. 31, 2020 News Briefs
Jan. 31, 2020 Business
Jan. 26, 2020 Business
TAP 'Confidant' as Trial Looms, Prepares to Replant Uprooted Trees
Jan. 21, 2020 Business
Jan. 16, 2020
Trans Adriatic Pipeline on Trial for Uprooting Olive Trees in Puglia
TAP executives have been summoned to appear in court on May 8 and will face charges of committing environmental damage including the unlawful removal of olive trees.
Jan. 14, 2020
Pizza Giant Domino's Wants a Slice of Italian Market
The CEO of Domino's Italy believes there is still room in the traditional home of pizza for a delivery option. Traditional pizzaioli remain skeptical that the restaurant chain can increase its foothold in the market.
Dec. 19, 2019
Olive Oil Production in Italy to Exceed Original Estimates
The latest figures from Ismea, in collaboration with Unaprol, show Italy’s olive oil production is expected to exceed 300,000 tons this year.
Dec. 13, 2019
New Study Tracks Populations and Movements of Major Xylella Carrier
Tracking spittlebug movements throughout their lifespan, researchers have made recommendations to help curb the spread of the pest.
Dec. 4, 2019
In Italy, Hiking Through the Olive Groves
Italy's third annual “Walk through the olive trees” combines heart-healthy exercise with the chance to learn about production and taste local extra virgin olive oils.
Nov. 7, 2019
Program in Puglia Fosters Healthy Food Choices, Sustainability
Through hands-on instruction and visits to local farms, Cinzia Rascazzo helps people live healtheir lives.
Oct. 21, 2019
Pruneti: Quality Craftsmen in the Heart of Chianti
In a rural stretch of Tuscany, dominated by vineyards and olive trees, Gionni and Paolo Pruneti combine centuries of agricultural know-how with the latest milling technology to produce extra virgin olive oils on the land of their ancestors.
Oct. 9, 2019
Better Harvests Predicted in Greece, Italy, Portugal, Tunisia
A European Commission report predicts a three percent increase in olive oil production in the E.U. due to reduced pest activity and some countries entering an on-year.
Oct. 7, 2019
Olive Harvest Underway in Italy
Some producers are already at work, while many others are getting ready for a new olive oil campaign committed to the highest standards of quality.
Sep. 23, 2019
Italy's New Agriculture Minister Pledges to Stem Spread of Xylella
At a meeting with olive oil industry representatives, Teresa Bellanova expressed her commitment to curb the spread of the bacterium, help affected famers and millers, and maintain a constant dialogue with Brussels.
Sep. 23, 2019
Italian Village Provides Local Olive Oil for Student Snacks
In the southwestern village of Stella Cilento, children will enjoy an afternoon snack of bread and olive oil provided by the town, after helping with the harvest.
Sep. 23, 2019
Italian Scientist Awarded Spoof Prize for His Research On Pizza
Silvao Gallus found that consuming pizza made with traditional ingredients protects against some chronic diseases.
Sep. 16, 2019
Olive Oils From Sardinia Find a Modern Audience
Sardinian olive oil has long been a staple of Italian cuisine and culinary prowess. The combination of international awards and oleoturism is putting the Mediterranean island in the spotlight.
Sep. 12, 2019
Six Years With No Cure: The Continuing Consequences of Xylella
While the body of research on Xylella fastidiosa has expanded significantly since its discovery, so has the complexity of the disease. With no cure in sight, farmers must learn to adapt.
Sep. 5, 2019
Italy Failed to Fulfil Obligations to Prevent Spread of Xylella, EU Court Finds
The EU Court's judgment concluded the first phase of an infringement procedure opened in 2015 and found Italy liable for the payment of court costs.