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Europe / page 15

Aerial view of farmland in Gironde, France
Production

Mar. 28, 2025

Gironde’s First Commercial Mill Opens for Business

After six years of hard work, former arboriculturist Bernard Saïn is milling the first olives in the renowned wine region.

Cargo ship at sea
News Briefs

Mar. 28, 2025

Brazil Removes Tariffs on European Olive Oil Imports

Brazilian officials decided to lower tariffs from nine percent to mitigate the impact of rising prices in South America’s largest country.

An olive grove at sunset in Albania
Producer Profiles

Mar. 27, 2025

Albanian Producer Pairs Local Culture, Award-Winning Quality

Bianti Danaj is betting an early harvest, skilled milling and a strong tie to Southern Albanian history will set his brand apart in crowded international markets.

Award-winning Croatian olive oil producer Stjepan Devic
The Morgan family harvesting olive trees with mechanical rakes
Bottles of olive oil in a factory assembly line
Two individuals bending down to plant a small tree in a rural area with a view of distant hills and water. - Olive Oil Times
A man crouching beside an olive tree, inspecting the olives on the branches. - Olive Oil Times
Health

Mar. 21, 2025

Lessons Learned Developing the Tuscan Food Pyramid

An innovative Italian regional food pyramid is under review, offering a creative and holistic contribution to institutional communication on recommendations for a healthy diet and lifestyle.

Large container ship loaded with colorful cargo containers navigating calm waters during sunset. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Mar. 21, 2025

Rising Value of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Exports Boosts Italy’s Agrifood Sector

A 45% surge in Italian extra virgin olive oil export value, now at €2.5 billion, contributed significantly to the nation's record-breaking €69 billion in agri-food exports.

Olive trees in a landscape with rolling hills and a sunset sky in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Mar. 19, 2025

Italy Unveils Plan to Revitalize Olive Oil Sector

A plan for thousands of new groves, funding initiatives and an interprofessional association proposes a fresh course for Italian olive oils.

Nutri-Score label displaying grades A, B, C, D, and E on food packaging. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Mar. 18, 2025

France Adopts Nutri-Score Labels

The decision is tempered by concerns over Nutri-Score ratings for traditional French products, particularly cheese.

Entrance of a Monop' grocery store featuring shelves stocked with various products. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Mar. 18, 2025

French Supermarket Chain Recalls House Brand After Detecting Contaminant

Monoprix voluntarily recalled its 750-milliliter extra virgin olive oils after detecting mineral oil hydrocarbons that exceeded European safety standards.

A large, red architectural building with a prominent spherical and cylindrical design element. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Mar. 13, 2025

Philippe Starck Reflects on Olive Mill's Bold Design

In the Andalusian town of Ronda, the mill is envisioned as an homage to Andalusian culture and practical space for high-quality olive oil production.

View of a tree canopy from the ground, showing branches and leaves against the sky. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Mar. 11, 2025

How Two Ancient Olive Trees in Molise Help Fund Meals in New York

Proceeds from the olive oil produced from two centuries-old olive trees supply meals for a Harlem outreach program.

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Aerial view showing extensive agricultural fields and mountainous terrain under a clear sky. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Mar. 11, 2025

E.U. Removes Tariffs on Chilean Olive Oil Imports

The interim trade agreement between Chile and the European Union comes as South America’s second-largest producer gears up for a potentially fruitful harvest.

Four men standing in an olive grove, each holding a bottle of olive oil. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Mar. 7, 2025

Small Croatian Town Already Boasts Four 2025 NYIOOC Winners

Home to just 4,100 people, the municipality of Pakoštane is already home to four of the best extra virgin olive oils in the world.

Citrus orchard with rows of trees and a mountain in the background under a clear sky. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Mar. 5, 2025

Despite Costs, Italian Olive Farmers Continue Organic Transition

Olive oil producers in Italy find that the organic certification increases the appeal of olive oil on export markets, but less so at home.

Signage of Beole Olive Oil Company featuring the company name and logo. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Mar. 3, 2025

Deoleo Records Loss on Nearly €1B Revenue

The multinational olive oil bottler recorded €54.5 million of losses in 2024 largely due to ongoing litigation in Italy.

A man in a suit planting an olive tree in a field with mountains in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Europe

Mar. 3, 2025

Rare Variety Unites Bosnia and Herzegovina in Olive Grove of Hope

Catholics, Orthodox Christians and Muslims involved in Herzegovina’s olive sector planted 33 white Leucocarpa olives at a convent to celebrate unity.

Expansive olive tree fields on rolling hills under a clear sky. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Feb. 25, 2025

Spanish Olive Oil Prices Fall as Production Recovers

A substantial harvest in Spain, already at 1.38 million metric tons and rising, has resulted in olive oil prices plummeting to levels not seen since mid-2022.

A bottle of olive oil tied with a ribbon held by a person in a suit. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Feb. 20, 2025

Olive Oil Overtakes Wine as Popular Host Gift in Britain

It has become chic in the U.K. to present dinner party hosts with a bottle of extra virgin olive oil instead of wine or chocolates.

Woman in a gray sweatshirt tending to olive plants in a hilly area near the sea. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Feb. 18, 2025

Safeguarding Unique Olive Farming Traditions on Italy’s Pantelleria Island

Olive farming on the Sicilian island has unique features resulting from a peculiar pruning and training system that encourages horizontal growth.

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