Nov. 9, 2022
Record Harvest in Herzegovina Heralds Expansion of Olive Growing in Western Balkans
Herzegovina produced 280,000 liters of olive oil. Officials plan to triple the amount of land dedicated to olive growing in the coming years.
Oct. 31, 2022
Concerns Over Shortages of Olive Oil in Italy Mount
Multiple organizations have raised dire warnings of significant shortages in the country's domestic retail market. Others anticipate rising prices to reduce demand.
Oct. 27, 2022
Xylella Spreads Beyond Buffer Zones in Puglia
The deadly pathogen is spreading less quickly as new technologies arrive, improving monitoring capabilities.
Oct. 26, 2022 News Briefs
Oct. 25, 2022 Basics
Oct. 17, 2022 Business
Italy’s Organic Food Sales More than Doubled in the Past Decade
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Officials Congratulate Regional NYIOOC Winners at Ceremony in Split
Oct. 13, 2022 Business
Olive Oil Prices Hit Record Highs in Spain After 'Unprecedented' Market Events
Oct. 12, 2022
Rising Production Prices Force Some Farmers in Sicily to Forgo Harvest
As the harvest season tentatively opens, some farmers have decided not to harvest, while others are working with local authorities to agree on fixed prices.
Oct. 10, 2022
One-Third of Global Olive Oil Production Comes from Intensive Farming
A report found that high-density groves account for 3 percent of cultivation, but 36 percent of olive oil production.
Oct. 6, 2022
Biden Administration Plans Overhaul of Nutrition Labeling
New guidelines from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will focus on overall dietary patterns instead of specific macro and micronutrients.
Oct. 6, 2022
Producers in Andalusia Brace for Second Worst Harvest on Record
Olive oil production in Andalusia is expected to be nearly 50 percent below the rolling five-year average. The table olive harvest will also be significantly lower.
Sep. 29, 2022
Following MedDiet Linked to Healthier Brain Activity
Researchers found lower levels of six metabolites known to lower cognitive function in study participants following the Mediterranean diet.
Sep. 29, 2022
Promising Signs of a Robust Harvest in Greece
Contrary to other main European producers, Greece expects a substantial increase in its harvest yield. However, significant challenges could hamper the final tally.
Sep. 27, 2022
Olive Farmer Unearths an Ancient Mosaic in Gaza
The Byzantine-era floor was discovered accidentally. However, the remains of walls and glass artifacts show that the area could yield even more stunning discoveries.
Sep. 20, 2022
Burning Wood for Energy Threatens European Forests
Wood is considered both a renewable and carbon-neutral energy source in Europe. However, large swaths of forests are being clear-cut to cover the demand for wood.
Sep. 20, 2022
France Unlikely to Eradicate Xylella, Report Finds
Auditors said delays in infected plant eradication, an uncoordinated effort to identify disease vectors and lack of control measures were the reasons for their conclusion.
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. 13, 2022
Ahead of the Harvest, Olive Oil Production Costs Keep Rising
The energy crisis will dramatically raise the cost of doing business for millers. However, they will not be able to pass those increases along to consumers.
Sep. 13, 2022
Sustainability Key to Success of Central Italy’s Award-Winning Producers
Producers from Central Italy reflected on success at the 2022 NYIOOC and looked ahead to the coming harvest.
Sep. 9, 2022
Drought on Iberian Peninsula Expected to Persist Through November
With no signs of significant rains anytime soon, the debate about the future of agriculture on the peninsula is underway.
Sep. 8, 2022
Olive Oil Prices Rising Worldwide
From Greece to California, producers are raising prices as a result of inflation and expectations of a poor 2022/23 crop year.
Sep. 6, 2022
Rainfall Will Dictate the Upcoming Harvest in Croatia
Rain or the lack thereof will decide how the olive growing season will go in Croatia, and whether oil prices will rise.