Jul. 8, 2025
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.
Jul. 6, 2025 Business
Jul. 1, 2025 Producer Profiles
Jul. 1, 2025 Producer Profiles
Jun. 28, 2025 Fairs, Competitions
Jun. 28, 2025 Producer Profiles
Family's Love for Italian Cultivar Shapes Generations of Success
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.
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.