Puglia, the heel of Italy’s boot, is responsible for nearly half of Italy’s olive oil and almost 15 per cent of worldwide production, and global warming has put it at particular risk.

PUGLIA, Italy: Ms Carlotta Magli’s family farm used to produce 200 tonnes of olive oil per year. Now, due to a deadly strain of bacteria, they make less than a third of that.

Law enforcement agencies in Spain and Italy have arrested 11 people who ran a “food fraud operation” that produced more than 260,000 liters, or roughly 68,000 gallons, of olive oil that was ...

Italian police seize 71 tons of "counterfeit" olive oil and equipment in an effort to curb fraudsters. The total cost of the items reportedly amounts to nearly $1 million.

In Italy's southern Puglia region, growers have pleaded with police to form an agriculture division. Greek farmers want to bring back a rural police division that was phased out in 2010.

Officials in southern Italy have broken up an alleged racket selling fake olive oil, confiscating 42 tons of the extra virgin variety worth almost $1 million. CNN values your feedback 1.

Spain has been a top olive oil-producing country for many centuries, dating back to the 8th century B.C. Today, it has around 2.6 million hectares (or about 10,000 square miles) of land dedicated ...

If you are looking for peaceful retreats, Italy's olive groves are a perfect escape. The ancient trees spread out over lush ...

The Roots Are in the Vineyards and the Olive Groves. At the heart of Puglia’s culinary movement is an appreciation for its local ingredients, from burrata to olive oil and a wealth of fresh seafood.

Italian police seize 71 tons of "counterfeit" olive oil and equipment in an effort to curb fraudsters. The total cost of the items reportedly amounts to nearly $1 million.