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Jun. 16, 2025
EU Investigates Alleged Fraud in Greek Agricultural Subsidies
Greek officials are under investigation for mismanaging agricultural subsidies, with allegations of fraud and misuse of funds.
Jun. 11, 2025
Values of Hospitality, Sustainability Drive Quality at Misciattelli Bernardini Farm
From its historic headquarters in the old town of Allerona to the sustainably managed groves in the neighboring hills, an Umbrian producer preserves tradition while embracing change.
Jun. 4, 2025
An Ambitious Goal to Sell 4 Million Tons of Olive Oil by 2040
Spain’s agriculture minister has set a global target of reaching four million tons in annual olive oil sales by 2040, but some experts see this as overly optimistic.
Jun. 4, 2025 Business
Jun. 3, 2025 Producer Profiles
Precision in Every Step: Inside an Award-Winning Producer’s Methodical Approach
Jun. 3, 2025 Business
Discounted Olive Oil Offers in Italy Spark Concerns Over Quality, Fair Pricing
Jun. 2, 2025 News Briefs
May. 31, 2025 The Best Olive Oils
Italian Producers Extend Reign of Excellence at World Competition
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. 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.
May. 22, 2025
European Producers Face Limited Alternatives to U.S. Market
Asia’s most populous and prosperous countries imported less than one-third of the olive oil by value that Spain, Italy and Greece exported to the U.S. in 2023.
May. 22, 2025
Revised Agricultural Policy Aimed at Helping Small European Farmers
The proposed amendments include higher payments for small farmers and streamlining regulations.
May. 20, 2025
In Andalusia, Activists Fight to Save Centuries-Old Olive Trees from Solar Plants
Andalusian activists are fighting the government's plan to install 25 mega-solar plants on olive groves, citing destruction of ancient trees and local economies.
May. 14, 2025
Portuguese Olive Oil Brands Triumph in New York
Portugal's second-largest harvest yielded 34 awards at the 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, with producers citing a favorable climate and a continued focus on quality.
May. 7, 2025
Greek Producers Celebrate World Competition Triumph After Rebound Harvest
Greek olive farmers and millers overcame the complications of an autumn drought to claim 96 awards at the 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.
May. 6, 2025
Producers in Spain Cap Strong Harvest with Quality Awards
Spain's olive industry thrived in 2025, producing 1.41 million metric tons and winning 93 awards at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.
May. 2, 2025
Herzegovina's Olive Oil Renaissance
Herzegovinian olive growers triumphed at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, highlighting the region's ambitious rise in olive cultivation.
Apr. 29, 2025
Harvest Challenges, Tariffs Don’t Deter Award-Winning Olio Piro
Tuscan olive oil producer Olio Piro, led by siblings Romain and Marie-Charlotte Piro, is expanding globally after winning its sixth Gold Award in New York.