Innovations are increasingly needed by companies to engage in new market
competitiveness. Conscientious consumers are demanding sustainable products and …

Purpose The olive oil sector in Italy has a significant socio-economic, environmental, and
cultural relevance. However, the environmental impacts of production and consumption …

The paper describes the results of a specific LCA based analysis of the production of olive
oil in the region of Calabria, in southern Italy. The goal of the study is to assess the energy …

Sicily ranks as the third-largest region in Italy for olive growing and olive oil production,
holding the second position nationally regarding the number of active olive oil mills. This …

In Italy, olive cultivation is mainly widespread in southern regions where it constitutes a key
element of rural economy. Nevertheless, in such areas olive growing is affected by several …

Olive growing is the most important agricultural activity in Italy, representing, in 2010, 56% of
Italian farms and 76% of land used for permanent crops. Producing high-quality products …

Intensive olive growing models have received a great attention during the last decades in
Southern Italy (especially in regions such as Apulia, Calabria and Sicily) due to the positive …

Historically, both governmental and private sectors have significantly underinvested in the
agriculture industry. Increasing agricultural and food system investments is necessary to …

Agricultural Firms operating in the aquaculture sector in Italy are often characterized by high
investment and high capital intensity. In fact, these companies need to develop structures …

In Morocco, as in other olive oil producing countries, the rate of released olive mill
wastewater (OMW) is growing exponentially, this hazardous liquid effluent is considered to …