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Jun. 28, 2025
Family's Love for Italian Cultivar Shapes Generations of Success
The Carroccia family-run olive farm in central Italy produces a celebrated Itrana monovarietal, rooted in love for the unique cultivar and its connection to the 'village of longevity.'
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. 23, 2025 Business
Olive Oil a Leading Focus in Italy’s Crackdown on Food Fraud
Jun. 19, 2025 News Briefs
Jun. 19, 2025 News Briefs
In Potoci, a Tasting Room Signals a New Era for Bosnian Olive Oil
Jun. 16, 2025 Business
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
Carbon-Capturing Power of Olive Groves Measured
New findings shed light on the climate potential of olive groves, offering a promising role in carbon sequestration efforts.
Jun. 3, 2025
Precision in Every Step: Inside an Award-Winning Producer’s Methodical Approach
Harvesting and milling with surgical precision is paramount at Hellenic Fields, which celebrated a sixth-straight award-winning performance at the 2025 NYIOOC.
Jun. 3, 2025
Discounted Olive Oil Offers in Italy Spark Concerns Over Quality, Fair Pricing
Supermarkets in Italy are offering extra virgin olive oil at deeply discounted prices, raising concerns among producers about quality, fair competition, and the future of domestic olive farming.
Jun. 2, 2025
Greece Reaffirms Its Global Standing at 2025 NYIOOC
Greek olive oil producers bounced back at the 2025 NYIOOC, earning 96 awards, including 54 Golds. Diverse, resilient, and innovative, they showcased heritage and tradition, from large estates to family-run farms.
May. 31, 2025
Italian Producers Extend Reign of Excellence at World Competition
Uncompromising farmers, millers and bottlers made Italy the most awarded country at the 2025 NYIOOC for the tenth consecutive year.
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.