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Jul. 8, 2025

Nutri-Score Outperforms Nutrinform Battery with Portuguese Consumers

Portuguese consumers were found to make healthier choices when selecting food items based on Nutri-Score labels compared to rival Nutrinform Battery labels.

Jul. 8, 2025

New Xylella Fastidiosa Infections Identified in Puglia

The latest infection of four olive trees marks the northernmost detection of Xylella fastidiosa in Italy’s southern Puglia region.

Jul. 8, 2025

Europe Endorses Olive Oil Standard Changes Despite Industry Divide

The new standards established by the European Union and the International Olive Council have raised concerns among several European producers.

Jul. 8, 2025

Before the Flavored Oil Trend, There Was 'Agrumato'

Agrumato olive oil, made with Gentile olives and fresh citrus fruits, is a proprietary recipe from the Ricci family, credited with popularizing flavored olive oil.

Jul. 8, 2025

Jordan Launches Campaign to Support Olive Sector

Jordan's Ministry of Agriculture has launched a national campaign to modernize the olive oil sector, focusing on quality, sustainability and public awareness.

Jul. 7, 2025

Europe Continues to Liberalize Imports While Export Uncertainty Grows

As the United States considers more tariffs on European Union agricultural imports, including olive oil, another group of European countries removed tariffs on the Mercosur.

Jun. 25, 2025

Meet the Ligurian Producer Defending a Cultural Heritage

The family behind Tèra de Prie produces award-winning Taggiasca extra virgin olive oil from the thousand-year-old dry stone wall terraces on Italy’s northwestern coast.

Jun. 25, 2025

Voluntary Adoption of Nutri-Score Approved in Romania

After years of debate and a temporary ban, the Romanian government has approved the voluntary adoption of Nutri-Score by food producers and retailers.

Jun. 24, 2025

Salov Group Appoints Giacomo Campinoti to Lead Filippo Berio USA

New CEO Giacomo Campinoti will lead Filippo Berio USA, focusing on brand growth and expanding market share, despite potential tariffs.

Jun. 23, 2025

Sustainable Practices Help North African Producers Triumph in Tough Season

Producers from Tunisia, Morocco and Egypt overcame drought and heat to earn 16 awards at the 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.

Jun. 23, 2025

Olive Oil a Leading Focus in Italy’s Crackdown on Food Fraud

Italy's food fraud prevention efforts last year focused on olive oil, with over 8,200 inspections and 23% of samples showing irregularities, leading to seizures and criminal reports.

Jun. 19, 2025

Falling Olive Oil Prices Spark Concern in Spain

While some analysts argue that the price decline is expected given current market dynamics, others believe it is based on overly optimistic forecasts for the upcoming harvest.

Jun. 19, 2025

Low Harvest, Rising Production Costs Continue to Plague Argentina

With olive oil production projected to decline for a second-straight year, some Argentine exporters see an opportunity in the changing local trade landscape.

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May. 30, 2025

Science Drives Award-Winning Producer’s Mission of Quality, Sustainability

The founder of Arsenio believes artificial intelligence can improve olive oil quality and help farmers mitigate the impacts of climate change.

May. 30, 2025

Turkish Table Olive Exports Set to Reach Record-High $250 Million

Turkish table olive exports are expected to reach a record high of $250 million in the 2024/25 crop year, with increased demand and production.

May. 28, 2025

Rare Italian Olive Variety Leads to World Class Oil

The producer behind Biagioli Farm celebrated a Gold Award at the 2025 NYIOOC for a Coroncina monovarietal, native to Italy’s Marche region.

May. 28, 2025

Bringing Award-Winning Spanish Olive Oils to Ireland

Sarah Merrigan of Sarah & Olive is on a mission to showcase the finest extra virgin olive oils from Spain, promoting sustainability and quality.

May. 27, 2025

Trump Delays Tariff Deadline on EU Imports

Trump delayed a proposed 50 percent tariff on EU imports to July 9th, citing trade barriers and taxes. The U.S. is Europe' top olive oil importer.

May. 27, 2025

Nestlé to Drop Nutri-Score Labels in Switzerland

Nestlé says it will phase out Nutri-Score labels on some Swiss products, citing low adoption and decreased political support for the nutritional labeling system.

May. 27, 2025

Malta's 2024 Olive Yield Plummeted

Malta's 2024 olive harvest plummeted by nearly half due to severe winds, heatwaves, and drought.

May. 22, 2025

Journalists, Poets and Scientists Honored at Ranieri Filo della Torre Prize

Olive Oil Times senior writer Ylenia Granitto was among the individuals awarded at the eighth edition of the cultural and literary award ceremony in Rome.

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