Oct. 22, 2018
Oldest Known Bottle of Olive Oil on Display in Naples Museum
The nearly 2,000-year-old bottle filled with solidified olive oil will be displayed at the National Archaeological Museum.
Oct. 1, 2018
Leucocarpa, the Dazzling White Olive From Magna Graecia
We asked researchers why the Leucocarpa olive variety is completely white throughout its development cycle.
Sep. 28, 2018
Fire in Tuscan Countryside, Thousands of Olive Trees Up in Smoke
A massive wildfire on Mount Serra, in the province of Pisa, devastated a huge area of woodland and ten thousand olive trees.
Sep. 7, 2018 Production
Coming Off a Strong Year, Growers Ready for Harvest in Italy
Aug. 30, 2018 Food & Cooking
Aug. 10, 2018 Business
Aug. 8, 2018 World
'Heroic' Olive Cultivation in Italy Still a Struggle, but Fighting Back
Aug. 1, 2018 World
Hillside Groves Between Assisi and Spoleto Get Heritage Status
Jul. 24, 2018
Extreme Olive Growing in Valle d'Aosta and Piemonte
Growing olives in Valle d’Aosta, a mountainous region enclosed by the Alps, seemed unthinkable until a group of daring farmers decided to try.
Jul. 9, 2018
Biodynamic Farming: Somewhere Between Science and Faith
Olive groves at the award-winning farm Marina Palusci are managed in accordance with biodynamics, a much-debated but often successful method.
Jun. 14, 2018
Puglia Mandates Pesticides In Fight Against Xylella, Sparking Protests
To combat the spread of the olive-killing Xylella fastidiosa bacterium, Italian agricultural officials are telling farmers to use pesticides to kill the disease's vectors, three spittlebugs, but this mandate has sparked protests and outrage.
Jun. 14, 2018
Chemical Authentication Process Can Verify Olive Oil Origins
A three-year research project from Italy's University of Salento has yielded a new chemical imaging process that could certify the origins of olive oil blends.
Jun. 4, 2018
'Leone d’Oro' Celebrates Women in Agriculture
The 27th Leone d'Oro dei Mastri Oleari concluded with an award ceremony on Lake Garda.
May. 31, 2018
7th 'Extrascape' Honors the Landscapes Behind the Brands
The seventh edition of the contest took place during the international food exhibition Cibus.
May. 25, 2018
EVO International Contest Concludes with Paestum Ceremony
The contest, founded by Antonio G. Lauro, concluded with an awards ceremony among ancient Greek temples.
May. 14, 2018
Passion Unites Italy's Award-Winning Producers
Italian winners of the NYIOOC have a long story of success behind them, characterized by a respect for the territory and a constant desire to improve.
May. 4, 2018
Five years into the Xylella fastidiosa tragedy, scientists fear its continued spread may be inevitable.
Apr. 24, 2018
A Trio of Food Exhibitions in Verona
Sol&Agrifood took place from 15 to 18 April at Veronafiere, together with Enolitech, the international exhibition of olive oil and wine technologies, and Vinitaly, the world largest exhibition dedicated to the wine sector.
Apr. 17, 2018
Xylella Marches On: Lethal Olive Disease Discovered in Central Spain
Xylella fastidiosa continues to kill many tens of thousands of olive trees in south Italy's Puglia region and is on track to widen its deadly clasp across the Mediterranean basin.
Apr. 17, 2018
Sardinia, Lazio Shine at 26th 'Ercole Olivario'
An award ceremony in Perugia concluded the 26th Ercole Olivario, the competition for the Italian excellence.
Mar. 26, 2018
Organic Farming, High Quality Often Hand In Hand
Farms like Antica Quercia Verde, among the best organic brands of the year, are contributing to Italy's leadership in the sector.
Mar. 5, 2018
Will the 'Beast From the East' Affect Olive Groves?
As Europe was struck by an intense cold wave originating in Siberia, concerns arose among farmers.
Feb. 26, 2018
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Makes You Happy
Listening to the stories of those who have joined the growing ranks of high-quality producers, I realized that achievement of their objectives often corresponds to a self-realization.