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
Turkey Expecting Near-Record Olive Oil Production
As the harvest is about to get underway, producers estimate total production will be between 200,000 and 250,000 tons. However, not all producers faired equally with the south having a better year than the north.
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 Production
Six Years With No Cure: The Continuing Consequences of Xylella
Sep. 10, 2019 World
Sep. 9, 2019 Business
Sep. 9, 2019 Production
Sep. 5, 2019 News Briefs
Sep. 4, 2019
Optimistic Forecasts for Harvest in Italy
Under the current conditions, the yield could exceed 315,000 tons -- lower than the average of the last decade, but still better than in recent years.
Sep. 4, 2019
Extreme Weather Near Madrid Decimates Olive Harvest
A combination of rain, wind and hail has severely damaged 90 percent of olive trees just outside of Madrid. Small farmers have been hit the hardest.
Sep. 4, 2019
Syrian Women Given the Chance to Learn New Skills From Italian Farmers
Seven small-scale Syrian farmers were given new hope for a better future as they learned new skills from farming communities in Piedmont and Liguria.
Sep. 2, 2019
Portugal Anticipates Record Yield
A 40 percent increase in olive oil production is expected when harvesting begins in October. Total production is expected to reach 140,000 tons, up from 100,000 tons last year.
Aug. 28, 2019
Producers in California Expect a Return to Normal Yields This Season
The California Olive Oil Council estimates that olive oil production will reach about 4.0 million gallons this year, a 135 percent increase compared with last year's dismal harvest.
Aug. 27, 2019
Rediscovering Ancient Varieties to Meet Today's Challenges
Recovered ancient olive cultivars seem to provide a good answer to today's challenges such as those posed by climate change, extreme temperatures and pests.
Aug. 21, 2019
While the name of France’s national olive oil association is changing the mission remains largely the same; promote local varieties and keep groves productive enough to maintain small farmers.
Aug. 19, 2019
Xylella Fastidiosa Could Be Contained With Better Monitoring
New data from the Sbarro Health Research Organization suggest that even 100 percent compliance to the present uprooting containment strategy would only partially stop the spread of Xyella fastidiosa in Italy.
Aug. 19, 2019
Olive Oil Production Expected to Decrease Significantly in Spain
Estimates from a coalition of olive oil producing cooperatives estimate that this year's harvest may be the lowest since the 2014/15 season.
Aug. 15, 2019
Using Resins to Debitter Olives May Be Eco-Friendly Alternative
Amberlite resins present a possible environmentally-friendly solution to removing bitterness from olives, reducing wastewater and chemicals used in commercially-employed methods.
Aug. 9, 2019
Producers and Exporters Eagerly Await Ratification of EU-Mercosur Deal
The trade deal will eliminate tariffs on both Mercosur and E.U. exports and creates the world's largest bloc of olive oil consumers and producers.
Aug. 8, 2019
Tunisia Predicts a Bumper Olive Harvest
A strong season would be a ray of light for the North African country, which has been thrown into a heightened state of political turmoil by the recent death of president Beji Caid Essebsi.
Jul. 23, 2019
Experts Offer Tips on Preparing for the Warm Season in Organic Olive Groves
The warm season corresponds to crucial phases for olive trees. Two experts provided their suggestions for the successful management of the organic olive grove in these conditions.
Jul. 23, 2019
Donations Help Fund Research and Award-Winning Production at UC Davis
Recent donations have allowed the leading U.S. olive oil research center to invest in new equipment, expand their olive groves and improve production.
Jul. 16, 2019
Use of Dimethoate to be Banned in EU
The European Commission will not renew an earlier approval of the active substance dimethoate.