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Dec. 7, 2021
In Victoria, Taralinga Estate Celebrates Tradition While Embracing Innovation
Salvatore Tarascio started growing olives in Australia in 2015, 85 years after his grandfather first cultivated them in Sicily. Now he is one of the country’s top producers.
Dec. 7, 2021
Producers on Crete Look to DNA Analysis to Add Value
Local producers have joined forces with scientists In Chania, Crete, to identify, analyze and transfer the DNA identity of olive oil from the field to the bottle, achieving authenticity and traceability for their local products.
Dec. 6, 2021
Global Olive Oil Production Will Reach 4.4M Tons by 2050, Expert Projects
Intensive groves will outnumber traditional farms thirty years from now, and the number of olive oil-producing countries will rise to 80, says Juan Vilar.
Dec. 6, 2021 Production
Dec. 6, 2021 Production
Study: Traditional Olive Groves Absorb More Carbon than Intensive Ones
Dec. 1, 2021 Producer Profiles
Award-Winning French Producer Looks to The Past to Meet Challenges of The Future
Dec. 1, 2021 Production
Dec. 1, 2021 World
Future Lies in Specialized, Sustainable Production, Deoleo CEO Says
Nov. 30, 2021
Egypt Expects Lower Production After Extreme Weather Damages Groves
In many parts of Egypt, yields are expected to be between 50 and 80-percent below the average. However, producers are optimistic about the future.
Nov. 29, 2021
Son of Pioneering Oregonian Wine Producers Blazes a Trail for Olive Oil
The owner of the state’s only commercial mill reflects on the challenges of producing award-winning olive oil in Oregon.
Nov. 22, 2021
Jordanian Farmers Expect Fall in Production Due to Drought, Pests
As the situation in northern Jordan’s fertile agricultural regions looks increasingly dire, three organizations are stepping in to promote traditional and sustainable farming methods.
Nov. 22, 2021
Social Farming Initiatives in Italy Focus on Environment, Inclusion
Italy leads the way in social olive farming with projects in Tuscany and Molise that focus on quality, protecting biodiversity and social inclusion of marginalized groups.
Nov. 17, 2021
Production in Turkey Rebounds as Farmers Show Their Resilience
Olive oil production in Turkey is expected to exceed 235,000 tons, the country’s second-highest total. Table olive production will reach a record high.
Nov. 10, 2021
Producers in Southern Italy in Crisis as Challenges Mount
From the hot and dry summer to the Covid-fueled labor shortages and unrelenting spread of Xylella fastidiosa, many farmers in Puglia find themselves in an emergency.
Nov. 9, 2021
Italy Pledges €30 Million to Small and Medium Producers
The Stato-Regioni Conference has earmarked the funds to help producers improve quality and sustainably increase production.
Nov. 9, 2021
Celebrating the Fruit of An Ancient Tree in Montenegro
The Old Olive Tree in southern Montenegro is thought to be the oldest in Europe and the third-oldest in the world.
Nov. 8, 2021
Heavy Downpours Dampen Harvest Outlook in Greece
Many producing regions, especially in the western part of the country, were hit with a deluge that some farmers say is becoming more common.
Nov. 4, 2021
Tunisian Olive Oil Producers Thrive Despite Political Turmoil
While one of the world’s largest olive-producing nations undergoes shifts that worry international observers, olive growers are more concerned about climate change.
Nov. 3, 2021
Portugal’s Transition to Modern Farming Yields Another Record Harvest
Portugal will produce 150,000 tons of olive oil in the 2021-22 crop year. Favorable weather and the sector’s continuing modernization were attributed to the bumper harvest.
Nov. 1, 2021
Dalmatian Couple Share an Award-Winning Oblica with The World
Martina Radovčić and Marko Murtić founded their olive grove eight years ago. Starting with an emphasis on local cultivars, the couple hopes to show the world a taste of Dalmatia.
Oct. 27, 2021
Sustainability, Innovation Guide This Award-Winning Producer in Apulia
From trying out new production methods to transforming waste into renewable energy, the producers behind Frantoio Muraglia have found a winning combination.
Oct. 27, 2021
Farmers in Apulia Deal with Drought, High Costs as Harvest Begins
Steep price rises for energy and fuel are adding unprecedented costs for producers. Meanwhile, agricultural associations warn drought-induced damage is worse than previously predicted.
Oct. 27, 2021
Heat and Drought Hamper Olive Harvest in Morocco
Olive production could fall by 30 percent from earlier forecasts. Experts expect the country to keep getting hotter and drier.