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Feb. 10, 2023
From Andalusia to Madrid, Spain Shocked at Wave of Olive Thefts
The soaring price of olives and olive oil has led to an epidemic of fruit thefts and damage to groves across Spain.
Feb. 9, 2023
Talking Olive Oil with Chat GPT
The artificial intelligence-powered chatbot demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the olive oil industry and a capacity to provide precise information.
Feb. 7, 2023
Climate Change Leads Some Bordeaux Wine Producers to Plant Olives
Farmers in the western French department of Gironde have met with national production officials to discuss the future of olive oil production in the non-traditional area.
Feb. 6, 2023 News Briefs
Nutri-Score Founder: Olive Oil Will Never Attain the Highest Rating
Feb. 6, 2023 World
Feb. 4, 2023 Europe
Intensive Agriculture Blamed for Bird Population Decline in Spain
Feb. 2, 2023 Business
Jan. 30, 2023 News Briefs
Jan. 30, 2023
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Makes Good Pizza Even Better, Researchers Find
A new study shows that olive oil has a significant sensory and chemical effect on Neapolitan pizza.
Jan. 17, 2023
E.U. Allows House Crickets in Food Products
The defatted powder of the house cricket, in addition to the current dried and frozen preparations, will be allowed in a variety of food products in the E.U.
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. 11, 2023
New Effort to Save Xylella-Hit Olive Trees in Apulia
The new Apulian initiative brings together olive growers, farm owners and researchers to save Ostuni’s centuries-old olive trees from Xylella fastidiosa.
Jan. 5, 2023
In Jaén, New Agreement Raises Salary for Olive Workers
Olive companies and unions sign a new agreement, which provides a 3.25 percent salary raise for the 2022/2023 season and additional increases over the next four years.
Jan. 5, 2023
Olive oil prices at origin are mounting in Spain. Extra virgin olive oils, in particular, are showing record-breaking week-by-week increases.
Jan. 3, 2023
Tuscany Olive Harvest Rebounds with Better-Than-Expected Results
Drought conditions kept away pests, autumn rainfall helped plants and now growers in the central Italian region celebrate a better-than-expected olive oil yield.
Dec. 30, 2022
EVOO Improves Brain Protection in Cases of Mild Cognitive Impairment
The newly published pilot study shows extra virgin olive oil's substantial ability to improve the function of the blood-brain barrier and overall brain health.
Dec. 30, 2022
Olive Council Forecasts Significant Production Decline
Olive oil production is expected to fall to 2.73 million tons in the 2022/23 crop year, largely due to drought and inclement weather in the Mediterranean.
Dec. 30, 2022
As Croatia Joins Eurozone and Schengen, Producers Expect Positive Change
The decision to join the single currency union will reduce costs for exporters and increase foreign investment. However, it may also raise input and land prices.
Dec. 13, 2022
Chefs in France Bring Extra Virgin Olive Oil to Christmas Dinners
The quality of local oils and their health benefits have earned a place at the heart of French Christmas traditions.
Dec. 13, 2022
European Officials See Olive Oil Supplanting Butter, Vegetable Oil Consumption
E.U. officials said increased awareness of olive oil health benefits and reduced consumption of other edible oils would drive the trend.
Dec. 12, 2022
Olive Production Center of Gravity Moves Eastward
Ample rain and mild temperatures resulted in bumper crops in the Eastern Mediterranean. Meanwhile, drought and scorching heat saw olive oil yields evaporate in the west.
Dec. 10, 2022
The health benefits of olive oil are mostly derived from monounsaturated fats and polyphenols. However, not all olive oils are created equally.
Dec. 9, 2022
In Italy, Industry Experts Forecast Lower Yield, Higher Quality
Italian olive oil production for the 2022/23 crop year is expected to fall by 37 percent, to 208,000 tons. However, quality is set to increase.