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Jul. 23, 2019
Donations Help Fund Research and Award-Winning Production at UC Davis
Recent donations have allowed the leading U.S. olive oil research center to invest in new equipment, expand their olive groves and improve production.
Jul. 17, 2019
Italian Producers Could Lose $200M if U.S. Tariffs Approved, Trade Group Warns
The Italian olive oil association warns that olive oil prices could double as a result of the tariffs, which have the potential to cut Italian oil exports to the U.S. by 50 percent.
Jul. 11, 2019
Reimagining Olive Oil for Millennials
Olive oil has been used for generations, but two brands are interpreting the food for young buyers looking to purchase simple, honest products in and out of the kitchen.
Jun. 6, 2019 Business
May. 23, 2019 Production
May. 21, 2019 World
May. 2, 2019 News Briefs
May. 1, 2019 News Briefs
Apr. 10, 2019
US Threatens Tariffs on EU Olive Oil Imports
A World Trade Organization decision found that the E.U. has unfairly subsidized plane manufacturer Airbus. The result could be retaliatory tariffs on numerous E.U. goods, including olive oil.
Mar. 27, 2019
Rival California Olive Packer Steps in to Pick Up Canceled Contracts
Musco Family Olive Company's CEO has said the company will do what it can to offer contracts to table olive growers affected by the Bell-Carter contract cancellations. They will give preference to machine-harvested olives.
Mar. 14, 2019
Bell-Carter Cancels Table Olive Contracts in California
Citing the need to remain competitive in an increasingly global market as well as the high costs of production in California, the American table olive canner and retailer has canceled many of its contracts with local growers.
Mar. 13, 2019
2018 Harvest Survey Reveals Season Marked by Climatic Challenges
Olive Oil Times asked producers around the world how they fared during the 2018 olive harvest season.
Mar. 10, 2019
NYIOOC Returns to International Culinary Center
The International Culinary Center in New York will host the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition and its Sommelier Certification Program back-to-back this May.
Mar. 4, 2019
Ban on Trans Fats in NYC Restaurants Reduces Cardiovascular Risk
A recently published study found that overall trans fat levels had fallen by around 57 percent and people who frequently dined out benefited from a greater decrease of around 62 percent.
Feb. 28, 2019
Sommelier Program to Follow 2019 NYIOOC
The eighth edition of the widely acclaimed program for olive oil sensory evaluation will follow the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition this May.
Feb. 27, 2019
Poor Harvests Lead to More Vigilance in Canada
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning consumers to be on the lookout for fraudulently labeled olive oil in light of the poor European harvest this year.
Feb. 19, 2019
Auburn University Raising Money for Olive Oil and Alzheimer's Research
Researchers at Auburn University have found that a compound in extra virgin olive oil might be valuable for helping prevent or slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
Feb. 12, 2019
Olive Growing Seminar Returns to UC Davis
About 75 professional and aspiring olive farmers will gather at the Silverado Vineyards Sensory Theater in Davis, California for an olive growing master class hosted by the Olive Center and instructed by several experts.
Jan. 21, 2019
Genetic Tweak to Photosynthesis Could Improve Crop Yields
While the tweak has yet to be tested in edible plants, scientists think this could revolutionize the food production -and olive production - industries.
Dec. 11, 2018
Spain's Olive Oil Ambition: To Be the World's Best
The world’s top producer wants to be the best, not just the biggest. They’re on track.
Nov. 20, 2018
'Crafted in California' Makes its Debut
Prompted by the scarcity and cost of local fruit, California Olive Ranch unveiled a new range of imported blends.
Nov. 1, 2018
Florida Farmers Lay the Foundation for a Growing South East Industry
River Run Olive Oil Company is planting new groves in Florida armed with a keen attention to agricultural details and advice from colleagues from across the country.
Oct. 31, 2018
Global Gardens Founder Sees Olive Tree as Keystone of California Permaculture
Long-time producer and certified sommelier Theo Stephan looks to bring her love for olive oil and the environment full circle.