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Australian Olive Growers Begin Harvest With Mixed Expectations
A light crop year is expected to lead to a limited supply and higher prices.
Oleotourism on The Rise in Central California
Riding the wave of the state's post-Covid recovery, olive farms and mills are increasingly popular destinations on California’s Central Coast.
Italian Farmers, Producers Confirm Production Rebound
Olive oil production for the 2023-24 crop year was bolstered by strong harvests in the south.
Researchers Identify Olive Genes Associated with Fruit Weight
The findings could help growers select the most productive olive varieties. Next, they plan to look for genes associated with polyphenol production.
Sydney’s Olive Odyssey: Celebration of Flavor, Expertise, Unity by International Olive Council
In recent days, a delegation from the International Olive Council arrived in Sydney to present and showcase a series of hosting events in Sydney by featuring a two-day technical tasting workshop.
Olive Oil Production in Europe Expected to Reach 1.5M Tons in 2023-24
Yields are expected to rebound after last year's historic lows. However, rising prices will hamper exports and consumption.
Get Drizzling Australia
Australians are being encouraged to ‘Get Drizzling’ with olive oil in a campaign just launched by the Australian Olive Oil Association (AOOA).
Breakthrough Study Reveals Effective Strategies Against Olive Tree-Killing Bacterium
Traditional containment methods have shown limited success in curtailing the spread of Xylella fastidiosa . However, a recent breakthrough study now offers new hope in the form of innovative endotherapeutic treatments.
Using Effective Microbes to Boost Organic Olive Yields in New Zealand
Ross Vintiner, award-winning biodynamic olive farmer in New Zealand, believes that microbes are the future of farming.
Weather Conditions Impact Australia’s Olive Harvest
The Australian olive industry endured challenging weather conditions which has impacted the 2023 harvest.
Researchers Work to Reverse Genetic Erosion, Breed Resilient Olive Varieties
At the center of the global discussion around the link between sustainable development and climate change, biodiversity is generating more interest.
Olive Oil Prices Reach Unprecedented Highs in 2023 Amidst Spanish Drought Crisis
In 2023, the global olive oil market experienced an unprecedented spike in prices, driven by a perfect storm of factors centred around a severe drought in Spain which is a major global olive oil producer.
Concerns Mount Over Olive Oil Shortage in Spain
With olive oil stocks expected to run out by the start of the coming harvest and predictions of another low yield, experts anticipate prices to continue rising.
New Zealand Producer Uses Brix Levels to Determine Ideal Harvest Moment
Unlike with grapes or other fruit, Ross Vintiner harvests olives when the sugar level falls, indicating that oil is accumulating and polyphenol content remains high.
Farmers and Consumers React to Rising Olive Oil Prices
According to commodity pricing data from the International Monetary Fund, global olive oil export prices hit a record high at the end of April.
East Asian Olive Oils Reach the World Stage
As extra virgin olive oil culture slowly expands in China and Japan, high-quality production in two of the world’s largest economies does too.
Olive Oil HICP and World Trade in Olive Oil & Table Olives
International Olive Council latest news and statistics regarding world trade in olive oil and table olives - including an overview regarding exports and imports within the Australian market.
Dalmatian Agronomists Experiment with New Pruning Methods
Carrying scissors in one hand and a saw in the other, Stjepan Dević prunes a tree in five minutes.
New Website on Olive Sustainability
A new portal dedicated exclusively to sustainability in the olive sector is now live on the IOC website.
Update of the Xylella spp. Host Plant Database
This scientific report provides an update of the Xylella spp. host plant database, aiming to provide information and scientific support to risk assessors, risk managers and researchers dealing with Xylella spp.
Spain's Minister of Agriculture Calls on Olive Oil Sector to Keep Prices Affordable
Luis Planas said that there should be enough olive oil to meet domestic and international demand but warned the whole sector needs to work together.
One-Third of Global Olive Oil Production Comes from Intensive Farming
A report found that high-density groves account for 3% of cultivation, but 36% of olive oil production.
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.
How a Chilean Disrupter Shook Up the Country's Olive Sector
Chile’s leading olive oil producer came to fruition after a roadtrip through Spain. It is now leading the way in precision agriculture and sustainability.
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.
Nutri-Score Algorithm Update Improves Olive Oil Scores
A significant update to the Nutri-Score algorithm will improve the rating of some grades of olive oil, including extra virgin olive oil.
Adding Water During Olive Oil Production Lowers Quality
Arbequina extra virgin olive oil produced without added water had higher levels of polyphenol and better oxidative stability than oils produced with added water.
New European Label Recognizes Health Benefits of High-Polyphenol EVOOs
Extra virgin olive oils with a polyphenol count surpassing 500 milligrams per kilogram will soon be eligible for a distinctive label in the European Union, advertising their health benefits.
Scientists Identify Gene Responsible for Olive Oil’s Aroma
Researchers determined that manipulating the 13-HPL gene could allow farmers to predict olive oil aroma or create new cultivars with specific aromas.
10 Digital Technologies that are Transforming Agriculture
Described as the world's least digitized industry by McKinsey analysts, the food producers of the world could only agree that agriculture has struggled to avail of the breakthroughs in technology that have transformed other industries.
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