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Jul. 8, 2021
As Canadian Olive Oil Market Grows, Greek Exporters Fall Behind
While olive oil consumption increases in the wealthy North American country, the share belonging to Greek olive oil has remained stagnant.
Jul. 8, 2021
Olive Oil Production In Uruguay Set to Rebound
Production will not exceed the record highs of 2019 but is expected to reach 1,900 tons. Producers report that quality is as high as ever.
Jul. 7, 2021
Andalusian Olive Oil Exports Rebound After Challenging Harvest
Exports to six of Andalusia’s top 10 olive oil trading partners increased in the first four months of 2021, according to Extenda.
Jul. 7, 2021 Business
New CAP Provides Plenty of Opportunities for Italian Olive Growers
Jul. 1, 2021 News Briefs
EPA Plans to Tackle Food Waste in Effort to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Jun. 30, 2021 The Best Olive Oils
Southern Italian Producers Enjoy Another Strong Showing at World Competition
Jun. 30, 2021 The Best Olive Oils
South American Producers Celebrate NYIOOC Victories After Tough Year
Jun. 29, 2021 News Briefs
Planas: Traditional Olive Growers Will Be Protected in New Common Agricultural Policy
Jun. 29, 2021
E.U. Set to Approve Future Common Agricultural Policy
The new CAP will provide increased flexibility to member states, increase funding for small farmers and apply more stringent environmental requirements to aid payments.
Jun. 29, 2021
Andalusia Seeks to Make Olive Production More Profitable With Tourism Initiative
The tourism €1.4 million initiative will help promote olive oil tourism experiences throughout the autonomous community.
Jun. 29, 2021
Producers Across Greece Continue to Celebrate NYIOOC Triumphs
Winners from Greece continue to share their enthusiasm for their record number of NYIOOC awards, a sign that the Greek olive oil sector is alive and well.
Jun. 29, 2021
Producers on Sicily and Sardinia Prevail in World Competition
Sicilian and Sardinian producers overcame the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic to craft award-winning oils once again in 2020.
Jun. 24, 2021
Pottery Shards in Croatia Reveal Roman Olive Oil and Military History
When describing what is now modern-day Croatia, Cassius Dio said the people cultivated nearly no olives produced no wine. Today, Croatia excels in both, thanks largely to the Roman occupation.
Jun. 24, 2021
Jordanian Producers Celebrate First-Ever Wins at World Olive Oil Competition
After a harvest marked by the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic and hot and dry weather, producers from Jordan earned four awards from the World Competition.
Jun. 24, 2021
Israeli Producers Celebrate Record Year at World Competition
Producers from across the small Middle Eastern country earned one Gold Award and two Silver Awards from four entries.
Jun. 24, 2021
Fruitful Harvest Yields Record Year for Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Producers from the two small Balkan countries enjoyed fruitful harvests and earned a record number of awards at the World Competition.
Jun. 24, 2021
Italian and Brazilian Producers Win Big at 6th EVO Contest
The competition led by Antonio G. Lauro received a record-high 704 entries, including 80 flavored oils.
Jun. 22, 2021
U.S. Court Rules in Favor of Spanish Producers Over Table Olive Tariffs
The Court of International Trade said the Commerce Department had failed to prove that subsidies received by Spanish table olive producers violated U.S. law.
Jun. 22, 2021
Bountiful Harvest Yields Wins for South African Producers at World Competition
South African producers earned a record-tying nine awards at this year’s NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, more than twice the number they earned in 2020.
Jun. 22, 2021
Producers from Peloponnese Shine at NYIOOC World Competition
The record success of Greek producers at the 2021 NYIOOC was partially driven by exceptional performances from producers on the southwestern Peloponnese peninsula.
Jun. 21, 2021
Award-Winning Producers Optimistic As Olive Oil Culture Takes Root in Japan
Extra virgin olive oil is becoming more common in Japanese households and restaurants, with families and chefs increasingly appreciating the healthy properties and unique flavors of high-quality olive oil.
Jun. 21, 2021
13 New Olive Varieties Discovered in Catalonia
Researchers are currently studying the genetic traits of the newly-discovered autochthonous varieties to see how they cope with the area’s extreme weather.
Jun. 21, 2021
Portuguese Producers Continue to Demonstrate Quality at World Competition
Despite a lower yield in 2020, Portuguese growers produced high-quality oil and beat their success in the previous year's competition.