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Sep. 27, 2022
Growers and Producers in Italy Anticipate a Challenging Harvest
Rising production costs combined with lower-than-expected yields in some parts of Italy will force many olive-related companies to make tough decisions.
Sep. 15, 2022
Agronomist Restores 400-Year-Old Olive Grove to Better Withstand Droughts in Croatia
Restoration of centuries-old trees is the first line of defense against drought, according to one young agronomist.
Sep. 14, 2022
How a Chilean Disrupter Shook Up the Country's Olive Sector
Chile’s leading olive oil producer came to fruition after a roadtrip through Spain. It is now leading the way in precision agriculture and sustainability.
Aug. 26, 2022 Production
Aug. 24, 2022 Production
One Year After a Devastating Fire in Montenegro, Farmers Continue to Rebuild
Aug. 18, 2022 Business
Aug. 2, 2022 Production
Aug. 1, 2022 Production
Climate Change Taking a Toll on Andalusian Olive Oil Production
Jul. 25, 2022
Unraveling the Mystery Behind Slovenia's Dramatic Fruit Drop
This time, the usual suspects were not responsible for the drying and falling of fruits.
Jul. 25, 2022
Brazil's Largest Producer Celebrates a Triumphant Harvest
Prosperato enjoyed a record harvest in and won four awards at the World Olive Oil Competition.
Jul. 13, 2022
One-Third Fewer Olive Farms in Italy Now Than in 2010, Report Finds
Rising production costs and changing dynamics in the sector explain the decreasing number of groves. The new Common Agricultural Policy may help reverse the situation.
Jul. 11, 2022
Flames Engulf the Ancient Olive Grove of Amfissa
According to initial estimates, 30,000 to 40,000 trees were destroyed in fires that swept through some of the oldest olive groves in Greece.
Jul. 11, 2022
Olive Farming Is Key to Saving the Forests of Balochistan
Officials and environmental activists believe olive farming and oil production could help prevent illegal logging in wild forests.
Jul. 11, 2022
Report: Mediterranean Agricultural Biodiversity at Risk
The Agrobiodiversity Index Report 2021 shows diversity is the key to MedDiet survival in a world increasingly dominated by monocultures and provides recommendations.
Jun. 27, 2022
Award Winners in Greece Discuss a Feverish Season Before a Bountiful Harvest
The 2021/22 crop year required a swift harvest and milling due to unusually high temperatures. The coming crop year is shaping up to be better.
Jun. 27, 2022
Award-Winning Producer Hopes to Promote Olive Oil from The Peachtree State
Torrential rain and a congested milling schedule could not dampen Sharon Flanagan’s spirits as the former executive turned farmer struck Gold at the 2022 NYIOOC.
Jun. 22, 2022
Experience, Knowledge Drive Success of Award-Winning Producer in Japan
The Nippon Olive Company earned two Gold Awards at the 2022 NYIOOC, attributing the success to seven decades of experience and the Mediterranean climate.
Jun. 15, 2022
Researchers Identify Compounds to Stem the Spread of Verticillium Wilt
In a controlled experiment, researchers from the University of Córdoba reduced the development of the disease by 70 percent.
Jun. 8, 2022
Croatian Tech Company Produces Award-Winning EVOO for Gifting
Infobip, the first Croatian startup to be valued at $1 billion, produces its own olive oil to give to clients and employees.
Jun. 2, 2022
U.N. Developing Olive Groves and Mills in Drought-Prone Areas of Iraq
The Middle Eastern country is also working to rejoin the International Olive Council, which would further develop the nascent sector.
Jun. 2, 2022
In Turkey, Study Recommends Investments in Olive Farms Instead of Coal Mines
Expanding the olive oil sector of Turkey's olive-growing capital is a cost-effective and climate-friendly solution that would boost the local economy, a report suggests.
Jun. 2, 2022
Europe’s LIFE Resilience Project Offers Tools to Mitigate Spread of Xylella
LIFE Resilience has presented the results of a four-year-long project to stop the spread of Xyella fastidiosa and identify resistant varieties.
May. 31, 2022
At Pasolivo, Olive Oil Production Is Art and Science
The central California producers earned five more awards at the 2022 NYIOOC, bringing their total at the competition to 27 since 2016.