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Nov. 7, 2025
EU Submits 2040 Climate Goal Ahead of COP30, Targets 90% Emissions Cut
The European Union has submitted its updated climate plan to the United Nations, pledging to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent by 2040 compared with 1990 levels.
Nov. 5, 2025
Falling Prices and Fraud Claims Cloud Tunisia’s Olive Oil Boom
Tunisian producers face shrinking margins even as shipments climb, with European lawmakers probing claims of financial irregularities behind collapsing prices.
Nov. 4, 2025
Frequent Olive Oil Consumption Linked to Smaller Waistlines, Study Finds
People who consume extra virgin olive oil nearly every day tend to have smaller waistlines, according to a new study examining the dietary habits of more than 16,000 adults.
Nov. 4, 2025 News Briefs
WTO Decision Backs Spain in Ongoing Table Olive Trade Dispute with U.S.
Nov. 4, 2025 News Briefs
Drought and Low Yields Push Jordan to Explore Olive Oil Imports
Nov. 4, 2025 News Briefs
New Research Strengthens Link Between Olive Oil Polyphenols and Cardiovascular Health
Nov. 4, 2025 News Briefs
Olive Tree Plantings Across Italy Mark ‘Walking Among the Olive Trees’ Day for Peace
Oct. 29, 2025 News Briefs
Hot, Dry Start to Autumn Lowers Production Estimates in Spain
Oct. 29, 2025
Spain Sets Surplus Mechanism for Olive Oil
Spain published a marketing rule allowing temporary olive oil withdrawals in surplus years, aiming to stabilize prices and protect farmgate income ahead of the 2025–2026 campaign.
Oct. 28, 2025
Olive Oil Train Enlivens 'Frantoi Aperti' in Umbria
The annual Frantoi Aperti celebration is underway in Umbria, where vintage railcars and guided tastings are adding new momentum to one of Italy’s most beloved olive oil events.
Oct. 28, 2025
UK Consumers Seek Value as Prices Reach Record Highs
Surging retail prices are reshaping Britain’s cooking-oil habits, pushing shoppers toward supermarket extra virgin olive oils and prompting fresh debate over substitutes.
Oct. 24, 2025
Tunisia Eyes Record Olive Oil Production
Tunisia expects a record 500,000-ton olive oil harvest, a 50 percent increase from last year, strengthening its economy and global standing among top producers.
Oct. 20, 2025
Turkey's Table Olive Exports Reach Record High
In the 2024/25 crop year, Turkey's table olive exports reached a record high of $255 million, with green olive exports showing the largest increase.
Oct. 20, 2025
Carbon Dioxide Emissions Surged to Record Levels in 2024
The WMO cited human activities, an upsurge in wildfires and reduced carbon sequestration as the main reasons for the emission acceleration.
Oct. 20, 2025
Mediterranean Diet Adherence May Reduce Digestive Disorders
Researchers from Mass General Brigham found that close adherence to Mediterranean and plant-based diets was associated with lower instances of chronic constipation.
Oct. 15, 2025
Madrid Region Bans Solar Panels on Agricultural Land
Local authorities said the ban is necessary to protect olive and vine cultivation and comes as part of a wider effort to add value to local olive oil production.
Oct. 8, 2025
Summer Heat Trims Andalusian Olive Oil Output
Andalusian olive oil production is forecast to fall 5.5 percent to 1.08 million tons in the 2025/26 crop year, as an exceptionally hot and dry summer offset the benefits of abundant spring rains.
Oct. 1, 2025
Regulators Investigate After Newspaper Identifies Olive Oil Fraud in Belgium
Authorities in Belgium are investigating after a newspaper found 20 out of 32 olive oil brands failed quality standards and one was adulterated.
Sep. 29, 2025
Food Inflation in Europe Squeezes Budgets, Shifts Consumer Habits
Food inflation is driving changes in diets and retail markets as prices for staples like olive oil skyrocket, impacting vulnerable households.
Sep. 29, 2025
Moroccan Olive Growers Hope for Record Harvest and Exports
Morocco's olive season is off to a strong start, with favorable weather conditions and investments expected to lead to record production and lower prices.
Sep. 24, 2025
Cretan Olive Oil Receives PGI Quality Certification
Made mainly from Koroneiki and Tsounati olives, extra virgin olive oil from across the island has received a Protected Geographical Indication status from the EU.
Sep. 19, 2025
European Parliament Rejects Proposed Revision of the Common Agricultural Policy
With their vote, MEPs want the European Commission to stick to the current model instead of pooling funds with other sections of the budget, and to reduce red tape for farmers.
Sep. 17, 2025
Postira Hosts International Olive Oil Symposium
Olive Oil Times founder Curtis Cord hailed the region’s rise in quality and urged producers to build on their reputation.