To capitalize on the increasing U.S. appetite for olive oil, which its own production cannot meet, Italian exporters are exploring optimal supply chains and analyzing the risks associated with tariffs.

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News Briefs

Mar. 21, 2025

Renowned Olive Oil Sommelier Program Returns to New York

The five-day program teaches quality assessment, production best practices, health and nutrition, culinary applications and more.

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Mar. 17, 2025 World

As U.S. Firms Back Off Climate Targets, Olive Oil Companies Stay the Course

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Mar. 11, 2025 Business

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

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Feb. 3, 2025 News Briefs

Century-Old California Table Olive Canner Faces Permanent Closure

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Jan. 21, 2025 News Briefs

Trump Pulls U.S. Out of Paris Climate Accords, Again

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Nov. 15, 2024 Business

U.S. Consumers Embrace Olive Oil in Squeeze Bottles

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Business

Nov. 7, 2024

Meet the Retailers Working to Grow Oleotourism Sales After the Vacation Ends

Alicia and Vijay Shroff, co-owners of an olive oil specialty store, have launched a project to deepen the connection between oleotourism operators and visitors.

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Food & Cooking

Nov. 4, 2024

Starbucks Abandons Olive Oil-Infused Coffee Line Oleato in North America

The decision comes as the company reported a third consecutive quarter of declining sales and seeks to streamline its menu.

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Business

Oct. 18, 2024

Trump’s Tariff Proposals Would Sting U.S. Olive Oil Consumers

Whether there is a ten- or 60-percent tariff on all imported goods, most observers believe olive oil will become more expensive, and consumers will pay the difference.

Business

Oct. 17, 2024

Major Olive Oil Producer Loses $3M in Spate of Thefts

The CHO Group experienced warehouse thefts in Canada and the United States, with some stolen olive oil appearing at discounted prices.

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Production

Oct. 13, 2024

Filippo Berio Exec Forecasts Production Rebound, Falling Prices

The chief executive of the North American operation believes the sector must increase supply and production efficiency while cultivating demand.

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News Briefs

Sep. 16, 2024

California Table Olive Yield Projected to Increase for Second Consecutive Year

California's table olive production is set to rise to 40,000 tons in 2024 due to favorable weather, despite ongoing challenges like labor shortages and competition from imports.

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Business

Jul. 20, 2024

Trade Commission Extends Tariffs on Spanish Black Olives

The decision came two months after the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Commerce Department’s tariffs.

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Producer Profiles

Jun. 12, 2024

How Resilience and Passion Drive a Boutique California Producer

In less than four years, the couple behind Chateau de Luz has overcome climate extremes, pests and labor challenges to craft world-class extra virgin olive oil.

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Business

Jun. 12, 2024

Deoleo North America CEO Says Sustainability is Key to Growing Olive Oil Sector

Thierry Moyroud views Deoleo as guardians of the industry, prioritizing quality production and sustainable practices above all else.

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Producer Profiles

Jun. 10, 2024

Kern County Producer Reflects on The California Olive Oil Industry

Stefanie Wickensheimer explains how Rio Bravo Ranch crafts high-quality extra virgin olive oil in the southern San Joaquin Valley.

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Business

Jun. 10, 2024

U.S. Sees Significant Growth in Organic Olive Oil Sales

In the past two years, organic olive oil sales in the U.S. have increased by ten percent while conventional extra virgin olive oil sales slipped.

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News Briefs

Jun. 5, 2024

Pompeian VP Says Baltimore Bridge Disaster Cost Company Millions

While the company was able to receive its most recent shipment of European olive oil through the port, the measures taken after the disaster were unsustainable in the long run.

Tasting

Jun. 2, 2024

37 Complete Olive Oil Times Sommelier Program in New York

Attendees from around the world will apply fresh knowledge on olive oil production, health benefits, culinary applications and more to their businesses and projects.

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News Briefs

May. 27, 2024

Improved Water Efficiency Paramount to Future of California Farmers, Officials Say

Growers will need to save more water and use less as the state will likely become drier in the long term.

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The Best Olive Oils

May. 16, 2024

U.S. Olive Oil Producers Achieve Record-Breaking Success at World Competition

Olive oil producers from five states combined to earn 95 awards, exceeding the previous record of 94 set in 2022.