Made from the local Lucques and Olivière varieties, Languedoc becomes France’s ninth extra virgin olive oil to receive Protected Designation of Origin status.

Nov. 15, 2023 Basics

A Hobby Grower’s Guide to the Olive Harvest

Nov. 14, 2023 The Best Olive Oils

Brazilian Producers React to Record-Setting Year at World Competition

Nov. 9, 2023 The Best Olive Oils

An Award-Winning Finish to A Fruitful Harvest in The Southern Cone

Nov. 6, 2023 Producer Profiles

Making Award-Winning Olive Oil from California’s Centenarian Trees

Nov. 6, 2023 News Briefs

Olive Oil Production in Europe Expected to Reach 1.5M Tons in 2023/24

News Briefs

Nov. 6, 2023

Cautious Optimism as Olive Harvest Gets Underway in California

Estimates suggest olive oil production could reach three million gallons, a significant increase over last year.

Production

Oct. 31, 2023

California Farmers Plant Hedgerows to Conserve Water, Improve Soil Health

Hedgerows improve water retention in the soil and create natural habitats for beneficial birds and other pest predators. Farmers said they add aesthetic value, too.

World

Oct. 31, 2023

Global Olive Oil Production Set for Second Straight Year of Decline

The world’s seven largest olive oil-producing countries are expected to yield 1.97 million tons in the 2023/24 crop year, 23 percent below the average of the previous four campaigns.

Producer Profiles

Oct. 30, 2023

Award-Winning Producer Highlights Growth in South African Industry

On a 330-year-old farm, the NYIOOC award-winning Babylonstoren has become one of South Africa’s largest olive oil producers.

News Briefs

Oct. 30, 2023

New Spray Could Protect Olive Trees from Xylella

Researchers have developed a technology that allows the inactivation of specific plant genes through a single spray application.

Production

Oct. 26, 2023

Extremadura Bucks the Trend of Below-Average Harvests in Spain

A steady increase in the number of intensive olive groves in the region may explain the rise in production.

Production

Oct. 26, 2023

Slovenian Producers Expect Low Harvest Due to Extreme Weather, Off-Year

With the harvest getting underway in Slovenia, expectations differ from producer to producer, but few are optimistic.

Production

Oct. 24, 2023

Olive Grove Bacteria May Hold Key to Combating Xylella

Certain microorganisms provide biological advantages like a secondary immune system, researchers found.

Basics

Oct. 23, 2023

The Olive Fruit Fly: A Persistent Pest in a Changing Climate

The olive fruit fly constantly threatens crop yields, olive oil quality and farmers' livelihoods.

The Best Olive Oils

Oct. 23, 2023

Australians Overcome Cold, Wet Harvest to Win in New York

Producers in Australia earned fifteen awards at the 2023 NYIOOC after a chilly, damp harvest reduced their yield.

Production

Oct. 17, 2023

California Olive Farmers Create Pollinator Habitats to Boost Biodiversity

Farmers are cultivating native plants to reverse the effects of climate change on beneficial insect and pollinator habitats.

Producer Profiles

Oct. 17, 2023

Award-Winning Chilean Producer Eyes Lucrative Brazilian Market

Las Doscientos capitalizes on its reputation for quality and free trade advantage to expand its market share in Brazil.

Production

Oct. 16, 2023

Olive Oil Production in Portugal Set to Rebound

Officials estimate Portugal will produce 140,000 to 150,000 tons of olive oil in the current crop year. Drought and labor shortages presented significant challenges.

Production

Oct. 16, 2023

Olive Trees on Public Land Provide Bountiful Harvest for Italian Locals

A growing number of local authorities encourage local citizens and schools to harvest abandoned olive trees on public lands.

News Briefs

Oct. 12, 2023

Researchers Identify Three Olive Varieties Resistant to Pervasive Fungus

Three cross breeds of Frantoio, Koroneiki and Arbosana olives resisted Verticillium dahlia in a controlled environment.