Apr. 6, 2023
Elementary Schoolers Helped Produce One of Croatia's Best Extra Virgin Olive Oils
OPG Uroda earned a Gold Award at the 2023 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition with help from local students.
Apr. 5, 2023
Farmers in Australia Look Forward to An Abundant Harvest
Producers cited climatic challenges, supply chain issues and disease as potential challenges but remain optimistic for a bumper harvest.
Apr. 5, 2023
Finalists for Oleotourism Contest Announced
At the third edition of the national competition, farmhouses and olive oil producers compete to propose tourism experiences in breathtaking locations.
Apr. 4, 2023 World
Apr. 3, 2023 Business
Apr. 3, 2023 News Briefs
Europe Cracks Down on Eco-Labels in Effort to Curb Greenwashing
Mar. 28, 2023 Business
Tunisian Officials See Bright Future for Local Olive Oil Industry
Mar. 28, 2023 News Briefs
Mar. 27, 2023
Demand for Organic Olive Oil Growing Globally
By 2030, the organic olive oil market could be worth more than ten percent of the sector total, up from the current six percent.
Mar. 27, 2023
Olive Oil Sales Slump in Spain, Production Forecasts Again Revised Downward
Spain will produce 680,000 tons of olive oil in the 2022/23 crop year, the lowest total in a decade. Sales domestically have also decreased compared to last year.
Mar. 27, 2023
Farm to Fork Strategy Under Fire Ahead of European Elections in 2024
Supporters of the landmark sustainable agriculture strategy say Farm to Fork must be codified into law by September, 2023.
Mar. 27, 2023
31 Complete Sommelier Certification Course in London
A diverse group of olive oil professionals and hobbyists gathered in central London for the intensive five-day course.
Mar. 23, 2023
Thousands of Hectares of Abandoned Olive Groves Set to Be Sold in Italy
The latest auction announced by Ismea includes more than 300 olive groves. The goal is to revive existing farms and establish new ones.
Mar. 23, 2023
Starbucks Expands Olive Oil-Infused Coffee Line to U.S. Stores
Partana extra virgin olive oil, used to brew the Oleato, will also be sold separately in participating stores.
Mar. 22, 2023
Farmers in Croatia See Promising Use of Drones
A young Croatian agronomist studies the use of drones to pollinate the Lunje olive groves and protect them from pests.
Mar. 20, 2023
Lab Test Would Define the Sensory Profile of Olive Oil by Analyzing Its Molecules
The goal is to add a laboratory analysis to the routine tests done by extra virgin olive oil tasting panels to confirm quality and determine organoleptic characteristics.
Mar. 20, 2023
Italian Farmers Take Stock of Current Harvest, Look Ahead to Challenges
As the vegetative restart approaches, olive farmers and producers in Italy are preparing for the challenges of unpredictable climate extremes.
Mar. 20, 2023
Despite Drought, Anticipation of A Promising Olive Harvest in Chile
Producers expect a better olive harvest than last year but worry about inflation and the impact of rising prices on demand.
Mar. 20, 2023
16 Arrested as Police Uncover Network of Olive Thieves Outside Madrid
Spain’s Guardia Civil seized 6,000 liters of olive oil likely made from stolen olives.
Mar. 14, 2023
Andalusian Ag Minister Pushes for A More Resilient Olive Oil Sector
Carmen Crespo has big plans to support the region’s economic engine.
Mar. 10, 2023
Olive Growers on Evia Island Strive to Revive Fire-Damaged Groves
Some say government assistance is lagging behind efforts to bring new life to Evia’s wildfire-ravaged olive groves.
Mar. 9, 2023
Third-Generation Producer Brings the World's Best Olive Oils to London
Danilo Manco opened The Olive Oil Co. more than 20 years ago to help nourish the United Kingdom’s growing olive oil culture.
Mar. 6, 2023
Rain and Snow Across California Too Late for Slumping Olive Oil Production
While the significant snowfall means most of the state has escaped extreme drought, production is still expected to fall to a four-year low.