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Jul. 13, 2023
New Cleaning Equipment for Olive Mills Saves Water, Money, Study Finds
Cleaning with a SILAC system, which uses foam-based detergent ad air pressure, reduces the amount of time to clean milling equipment and saves water and money.
Jul. 5, 2023
Promoting Biodiversity, Improving Soil Health Are Key to Tackling the Global Water Crisis
Researchers in Italy argue that building more reservoirs is insufficient to combat the global water crisis; solutions must be found throughout the hydrological cycle.
Jun. 28, 2023
Trade Group Highlights Sustainability at Manhattan Tasting Event
The North American Olive Oil Association sought to educate retailers, producers and consumers on the environmental advantages of olive oil production over other options.
Jun. 22, 2023 Health
Drinking Olive Fruit Water Can Aid Exercise Efficiency, Research Suggests
Jun. 22, 2023 Business
Jun. 19, 2023 News Briefs
Jun. 13, 2023 World
European Bird Populations Threatened by Intensive Farming, Study Finds
Jun. 13, 2023 Producer Profiles
Innovation Yields World-Class EVOO from Restored Groves of Former Monastery
Jun. 8, 2023
Sicilian and Sardinian Producers Attribute Award-Winning Quality to Innovation, Sustainability
Producers on Sicily and Sardinia overcame drought and macroeconomic challenges to craft some of this year's best extra virgin olive oils.
Jun. 1, 2023
Deoleo Touts Sustainability in U.S. Campaign
The world’s largest olive oil producer is introducing new "sustainably sourced" extra virgin olive oil brands.
Apr. 17, 2023
For Award-Winning Producer Aires de Jaén, Sustainability Is Key to Quality
The producers behind Aires De Jaén say winning two Gold Awards at the 2023 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition validates their efforts to create a circular economy.
Apr. 11, 2023
Passion, Research Inspire the Award-Winning Quality of Cantasole
Arianna De Marco focuses on sustainable farming and high-quality extra virgin olive oil production to overcome the challenges of farming in Puglia.
Apr. 4, 2023
Water Efficiency, Sustainability Must Go Hand in Hand in the Olive Grove
Researchers say a sustainable and innovative approach to olive farming is the only way to cope with a changing climate.
Apr. 3, 2023
Europe Cracks Down on Eco-Labels in Effort to Curb Greenwashing
The European Commission plans to ban new public eco-labels and allow member states to approve private eco-labels with higher standards than existing ones.
Mar. 27, 2023
Farm to Fork Strategy Under Fire Ahead of European Elections in 2024
Supporters of the landmark sustainable agriculture strategy say Farm to Fork must be codified into law by September, 2023.
Mar. 2, 2023
Organic Farms Produce Less, but Are More Cost Effective, Study Finds
Researchers in Germany highlighted the difference between conventional and organic farming in terms of real costs and yields.
Feb. 15, 2023
Andalusia Expand Efforts to Reduce CO2, Promote Biodiversity
The Andalusian government has partnered with SEO/BirdLife to reduce the region's carbon footprint by expanding the Olivares Vivos project.
Feb. 10, 2023
Project to Improve Sustainability of Algeria’s Olive Farms Bears Fruit
By improving harvesting and milling best practices, PASA seeks to improve the economic potential of olive oil production.
Feb. 8, 2023
Olive Council, University of Jaén Launch Olive Sustainability Site
The new bilingual portal provides articles, links to recent research and free educational downloads aimed at professionals, students and the public.
Jan. 19, 2023
The Expertise Behind Tamia’s Sustainable Pursuit of Excellence
Pietro Re at Tamia produces top quality extra virgin olive oils and aims to bring new technology and practices to the sustainable brand.
Jan. 18, 2023
Food Labels Might Curtail Climate Impact of U.S. Fast Food Restaurants
JAMA Network Open published new research that described the crucial role climate impact labels might play in boosting U.S. consumers' food choices.
Jan. 17, 2023
Olive Trees Combat Air Pollution, New Research Shows
VegPM, a Tuscan research project, proves that certain tree species can combat air pollution from particulate matter (PM) and improve air quality in urban environments.
Jan. 5, 2023
Nations Sign COP15 to Protect the Future of Biodiversity
The United Nations conference closes its doors after more than ten days of intense negotiations. The resulting agreement aims to increase biodiversity and restore ecosystems.