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EU Delays Mercosur Trade Deal After Italy and France Withhold Support
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EU Delays Mercosur Trade Deal After Italy and France Withhold Support
The European Union has postponed signing its Mercosur free trade agreement after Italy and France declined to back the deal, citing concerns from domestic farmers.
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about 4 hours ago
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Early Data Points to Weaker Olive Oil Production Across Andalusia
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Early Data Points to Weaker Olive Oil Production Across Andalusia
Farmers across Andalusia are reporting lower olive harvests and weaker oil yields early in the 2025/26 season, raising fresh doubts about Spain’s production outlook.
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about 24 hours ago
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Europe’s Olive Oil Sector Poised for Recovery Despite Climate and Market Pressures
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Europe’s Olive Oil Sector Poised for Recovery Despite Climate and Market Pressures
The European Union’s latest Agricultural Outlook projects a recovery in olive oil production driven by higher yields and orchard modernization, even as climate stress and declining consumption pose...
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1 day ago
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The 10 Most-Read Olive Oil Times Articles of the Year
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The 10 Most-Read Olive Oil Times Articles of the Year
From climate pressures and scientific breakthroughs to shifting consumer habits and historic milestones, these were the Olive Oil Times stories that readers returned to again and again.
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6 days ago
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China’s Olive Oil Sector Alleviates Poverty but Struggles to Compete
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China’s Olive Oil Sector Alleviates Poverty but Struggles to Compete
China’s olive oil sector has expanded rapidly with strong government backing, but experts say heavy subsidies and state control have limited efficiency, profitability and global competitiveness.
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7 days ago
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Pakistan’s Olive Gala Signals Growth of a Young Sector
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Pakistan’s Olive Gala Signals Growth of a Young Sector
With more than 25,000 visitors, Olive Gala 2025 showcased growing consumer interest, expanding cultivation and rising confidence in Pakistan’s olive oil sector.
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7 days ago
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High-Density Olive Groves Shown to Capture More Carbon Than Traditional Plantings
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High-Density Olive Groves Shown to Capture More Carbon Than Traditional Plantings
New research from Spain shows that high-density olive groves capture significantly more carbon dioxide per hectare than traditional plantings, highlighting olive farming’s potential role in climate...
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8 days ago
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Cobram Estate to Acquire California Olive Ranch in $173.5 Million Deal
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Cobram Estate to Acquire California Olive Ranch in $173.5 Million Deal
The deal will more than double Cobram Estate’s California olive groves and expand its U.S. market presence, while raising concerns about industry consolidation.
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11 days ago
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Heat, Drought and Rising Costs Drive Down Portugal’s Olive Harvest
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Heat, Drought and Rising Costs Drive Down Portugal’s Olive Harvest
Official estimates point to a 20 percent decline in Portugal’s olive harvest, with uneven yields across regions and mounting pressure on traditional producers.
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16 days ago
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Early Harvests, Ethics and the Pursuit of Exceptional Olive Oil
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Early Harvests, Ethics and the Pursuit of Exceptional Olive Oil
The Slovenian miller and olive grower explains why early harvests, ethics and personal responsibility are the foundation of world-class olive oil.
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16 days ago
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Greek Farmers Block Roads Over Delayed Subsidies and Low Olive Oil Prices
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Greek Farmers Block Roads Over Delayed Subsidies and Low Olive Oil Prices
Greek farmers blocked motorways and border crossings nationwide, protesting delayed subsidy payments, low producer prices and rising costs, with olive oil growers among the hardest hit.
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17 days ago
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Hiroshima Receives Olive Tree from Italy as Symbol of Peace on 80th Anniversary
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Hiroshima Receives Olive Tree from Italy as Symbol of Peace on 80th Anniversary
An olive tree donated by Italy’s Città dell’Olio was planted in Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park, renewing a decades-long commitment to peace and solidarity between the two countries.
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17 days ago
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Spanish Olive Oil Exports Top One Million Tons as Prices Fall
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Spanish Olive Oil Exports Top One Million Tons as Prices Fall
Spanish olive oil exports exceeded one million metric tons for the first time since 2021/22, driven by a strong harvest, even as export values and prices declined.
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18 days ago
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World Nears 1.5°C Threshold as Three-Year Heat Streak Confirms Climate Shift
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World Nears 1.5°C Threshold as Three-Year Heat Streak Confirms Climate Shift
New data from Europe’s Copernicus Climate Change Service show global temperatures over the past three years have exceeded the 1.5°C threshold, underscoring that record heat is no longer a short-term...
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18 days ago
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Climate Pressures Drive Search for New Olive Varieties Suited to Modern Groves
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Climate Pressures Drive Search for New Olive Varieties Suited to Modern Groves
Climate change and labor shortages are pushing olive growers to explore new varieties that offer greater resilience, productivity and flavor diversity.
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19 days ago
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France Casts Doubt on E.U.-Mercosur Trade Deal as Farmers Push Back
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France Casts Doubt on E.U.-Mercosur Trade Deal as Farmers Push Back
France has called the E.U.-Mercosur trade agreement “incomplete,” raising new doubts about the long-negotiated deal as farmers across Europe warn of unfair competition from South America.
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19 days ago
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Young Sicilian Producer Revitalizes Ancient Groves with Innovation
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Young Sicilian Producer Revitalizes Ancient Groves with Innovation
A third-generation producer in western Sicily is combining family tradition, scientific training and innovative farming practices to produce award-winning olive oil while adapting to climate change.
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21 days ago
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Italy’s National Cuisine Inscribed on UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List
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Italy’s National Cuisine Inscribed on UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List
Italy has become the first country to have its entire national cuisine recognized by UNESCO, highlighting Italian cooking as a living heritage rooted in sustainability, diversity and shared traditions.
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21 days ago
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China’s Olive Oil Production Climbs, but Harvest Outlook Remains Uneven
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China’s Olive Oil Production Climbs, but Harvest Outlook Remains Uneven
China’s olive oil production reached new highs in 2024/25, but growers across key regions report sharply differing outcomes as the 2025/26 harvest unfolds.
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22 days ago
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Researchers Detect Microplastics in Italian Olive Oils Using New Imaging Technique
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Researchers Detect Microplastics in Italian Olive Oils Using New Imaging Technique
A new study published in Food Chemistry found microplastics in Italian extra virgin olive oils, highlighting differences linked to supply chain length and production practices.
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22 days ago
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Extreme Weather Ravages Olive Groves Across Greece, Undermining 2025 Output
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Extreme Weather Ravages Olive Groves Across Greece, Undermining 2025 Output
Hailstorms of unusual intensity have devastated olive farms across Greece, leaving producers facing severe losses in a year already marked by climate and pest pressures.
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28 days ago
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Italy Warns of Rising Fraud and Violence Amid High Olive Oil Prices
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Italy Warns of Rising Fraud and Violence Amid High Olive Oil Prices
Italian authorities seized more than 14,000 liters of untraced extra virgin olive oil in Puglia and reported armed thefts of additional shipments, underscoring a spike in fraud and criminal activity...
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28 days ago
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Tuscia Producer Builds a Legacy of Award-Winning Organic Oils
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Tuscia Producer Builds a Legacy of Award-Winning Organic Oils
On the hills above Lake Bolsena, Alessandra Nicolai has transformed her family’s land into a model of organic farming, producing the award-winning A1980 extra virgin olive oil and expanding into...
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29 days ago
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Archaeologists Uncover Massive Roman Olive Oil Complex in Tunisia
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Archaeologists Uncover Massive Roman Olive Oil Complex in Tunisia
Archaeologists excavating Henchir el-Begar in central Tunisia have uncovered one of the largest olive-oil production complexes of the Roman world, complete with monumental beam presses.
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29 days ago
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In Puglia’s Ancient Groves, a Young Producer Charts a High-Tech Future for Ulivè
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In Puglia’s Ancient Groves, a Young Producer Charts a High-Tech Future for Ulivè
Azienda Agricola Emmanuel Sanarica is redefining olive farming in Puglia, combining research, technology and biodiversity to produce award-winning oils such as Ulivè.
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30 days ago
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China Bets on Hubei to Lead the Next Phase of Olive Oil Development
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China Bets on Hubei to Lead the Next Phase of Olive Oil Development
Hubei, China’s smallest olive-producing region, is investing heavily in research and olive milling byproducts as it seeks to become a national hub for the industry.
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about 1 month ago
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Italian Geographical Indications See Record Growth, Driven by Olive Oil and Wine
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Italian Geographical Indications See Record Growth, Driven by Olive Oil and Wine
Italy’s certified food sector reached €20.7 billion in 2024, with PDO and PGI olive oils posting record gains as exports and retail demand climbed.
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about 1 month ago
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Study Links €1.1 B in Losses to Tasting-Panel Variability in Spain
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Study Links €1.1 B in Losses to Tasting-Panel Variability in Spain
Researchers say tasting-panel variability continues to undermine Spain’s olive oil sector, with misclassifications costing growers more than €1.1 billion in ten years.
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about 1 month ago
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Producers Divided on 2025 Olive Harvest Amid Climate and Market Strains
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Producers Divided on 2025 Olive Harvest Amid Climate and Market Strains
Growers reported strong quality but reduced yields in 2025, reflecting a year defined by heat waves, erratic weather and mounting production costs.
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about 1 month ago
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Traditional Growers Unite to Defend Spain’s Historic Olive Groves
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Traditional Growers Unite to Defend Spain’s Historic Olive Groves
Three dozen cooperatives representing 15,000 farmers have launched the Traditional Olive Grove Association, aiming to defend Spain’s historic olive-growing landscapes amid rising pressure from...
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about 1 month ago
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Slovenia Unveils ‘Olive Oil Fountain’
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Slovenia Unveils 'Olive Oil Fountain'
A groundbreaking olive oil fountain has opened in Slovenian Istria, highlighting the country’s emphasis on quality, research and sustainable olive cultivation.
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about 1 month ago
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In Oliveto Citra, a Family Mill Advances Research, Sustainability and Quality
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In Oliveto Citra, a Family Mill Advances Research, Sustainability and Quality
The skilled millers behind Oleificio Dell'Orto craft premium extra virgin olive oils in Campania from native varieties, guided by a strong commitment to research and education.
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about 1 month ago
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COP30 Ends Without Fossil Fuel Phase-Out as Global Divide Widens
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COP30 Ends Without Fossil Fuel Phase-Out as Global Divide Widens
COP30 concluded in Brazil’s Amazon without a commitment to phase out fossil fuels, exposing a widening global divide as more than 80 nations pushed for a roadmap that oil-producing states firmly...
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about 1 month ago
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Researchers Warn Ultra-Processed Foods Are Driving a Global Public-Health Crisis
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Researchers Warn Ultra-Processed Foods Are Driving a Global Public-Health Crisis
The Lancet warns that ultra-processed foods are driving rising rates of chronic disease, displacing traditional diets and worsening environmental degradation worldwide.
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about 1 month ago
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Turkey Braces for Sharp Drop in Olive Oil Output as Weather and Costs Take Toll
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Turkey Braces for Sharp Drop in Olive Oil Output as Weather and Costs Take Toll
Producers across Turkey report one of the most challenging seasons in years, with poor fruit set and severe drought expected to push olive oil output sharply lower.
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about 1 month ago
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Lebanon’s Olive Growers Struggle as Conflict and Climate Pressures Deepen
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Lebanon’s Olive Growers Struggle as Conflict and Climate Pressures Deepen
Lebanon’s 2025/2026 olive harvest is unfolding under extreme strain, with drought, soaring costs and persistent military tensions in the south driving yields sharply lower. Farmers describe a season...
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about 1 month ago
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Spanish Farmers Urge Halt to Tunisian Olive Oil Imports Amid Traceability Concerns
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Spanish Farmers Urge Halt to Tunisian Olive Oil Imports Amid Traceability Concerns
Spain’s COAG farmers’ union is urging an immediate suspension of Tunisian olive oil imports, warning that large untraced volumes are entering the EU market and distorting prices.
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about 1 month ago
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Montenegrin Producers Push to Boost Consumption as Ancient Groves Face Threats
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Montenegrin Producers Push to Boost Consumption as Ancient Groves Face Threats
In Bar and Ulcinj, ancient olive trees still thrive, but low consumption and growing development pressure worry producers. A new digital initiative aims to change that.
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about 1 month ago
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Global Olive Oil Production Hits Record 3.5 Million Tons
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Global Olive Oil Production Hits Record 3.5 Million Tons
A new report forecasts global olive oil production at a record 3.507 million tons for 2024/25, driven by strong recovery in Spain and rising output in non-EU countries.
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about 1 month ago
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Spain Asks U.S. to Remove Olive Oil Tariffs
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Spain Asks U.S. to Remove Olive Oil Tariffs
Spain’s economy minister has asked the U.S. to exempt olive oil from its new 15 percent tariff, warning that the measure risks deepening pressures on producers and distorting the world’s second...
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about 1 month ago
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Revisions Advance for U.S. Olive Oil Promotion Cooperative Plan
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Revisions Advance for U.S. Olive Oil Promotion Cooperative Plan
A revised plan for a U.S. olive oil promotion cooperative is moving forward as USDA asks for clearer mechanisms to support domestic producers and streamline administration.
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about 1 month ago
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Longnan Emerges as China’s Fastest-Growing Olive Oil Hub
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Longnan Emerges as China’s Fastest-Growing Olive Oil Hub
Longnan, in China’s arid northwest, has become the country’s leading olive oil region, producing more than half of all domestic olives and investing heavily in mills, irrigation and farmer support.
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about 2 months ago
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Somontano Secures PDO Status, Boosting Traditional Producers in Aragón
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Somontano Secures PDO Status, Boosting Traditional Producers in Aragón
Producers in Aragón are celebrating the new PDO for Aceite del Somontano, which protects native olive varieties and centuries-old terraced groves shaped by the Pyrenees.
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about 2 months ago
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Against the Odds, Colombia’s Only Olive Farm Turns to Tourism
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Against the Odds, Colombia’s Only Olive Farm Turns to Tourism
After decades of experimentation, a pioneering family has defied Colombia’s subtropical climate to produce small quantities of extra virgin olive oil.
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about 2 months ago
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EU Moves to Streamline Farm Rules and Help Farmers Compete
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EU Moves to Streamline Farm Rules and Help Farmers Compete
EU lawmakers have reached a provisional deal to simplify the Common Agricultural Policy, easing administrative burdens on farmers, reducing inspections and expanding support for small and organic...
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about 2 months ago
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Pakistan Establishes National Olive Council
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Pakistan Establishes National Olive Council
A new National Olive Council will guide Pakistan’s fast-growing sector, as officials push to align with global standards and join the International Olive Council.
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about 2 months ago
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French Lawmakers Advance Plan to Make Nutri-Score Mandatory
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French Lawmakers Advance Plan to Make Nutri-Score Mandatory
A new vote in the French National Assembly has revived efforts to make Nutri-Score mandatory, triggering debate over exemptions for traditional products and concerns about conflicts with EU rules.
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about 2 months ago
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Amid the Hum of Olive Mills, Afrin Farmers Work Under Threat
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Amid the Hum of Olive Mills, Afrin Farmers Work Under Threat
In Afrin, the hum of olive presses returns, but unease lingers as Turkey-backed factions continue to influence Syria’s main olive-growing region.
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about 2 months ago
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How Live Streaming Powers Sales for a Sichuan Olive Oil Producer
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How Live Streaming Powers Sales for a Sichuan Olive Oil Producer
Producing organic extra virgin olive oil in the humid climate of northern Sichuan comes with a range of challenges. Social media has proven essential to finding and retaining customers.
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about 2 months ago
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Canadian-Based Producer Brings New Recognition to Cretan Olive Oils
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Canadian-Based Producer Brings New Recognition to Cretan Olive Oils
Panagiotis Tsiriotakis returned to his roots, founding Acropolis Organics and bringing global recognition to his Cretan extra virgin olive oils.
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about 2 months ago
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