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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 Business
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Journalists, Poets and Scientists Honored at Ranieri Filo della Torre Prize
May. 22, 2025 Business
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Revised Agricultural Policy Aimed at Helping Small European Farmers
May. 20, 2025
Olive Oil Promotion Program Gains Support from Stakeholders
An industry-funded program to promote olive oil's health benefits and culinary uses in the US, is finding growing support from stakeholders.
May. 20, 2025
Turkish Producers Champion Native Varieties at World Competition
Turkish producers combined to win 30 of the industry's most coveted quality awards from local olive varieties including Ayvalik, Domat, Edremit, Gemlik, Memecik, Tekir and Trilye.
May. 20, 2025
In Andalusia, Activists Fight to Save Centuries-Old Olive Trees from Solar Plants
Andalusian activists are fighting the government's plan to install 25 mega-solar plants on olive groves, citing destruction of ancient trees and local economies.
May. 14, 2025
Portuguese Olive Oil Brands Triumph in New York
Portugal's second-largest harvest yielded 34 awards at the 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, with producers citing a favorable climate and a continued focus on quality.
May. 14, 2025
Pakistani Olive Oil Brand Makes History at World Competition
Loralai Olives became the first Pakistani brand to win an award at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, showcasing the country's potential in the industry.
May. 7, 2025
Greek Producers Celebrate World Competition Triumph After Rebound Harvest
Greek olive farmers and millers overcame the complications of an autumn drought to claim 96 awards at the 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.
May. 7, 2025
Sustainability, Quality and Community Drive This Award-Winning Tunisian Producer
The Tunisian olive oil producer and exporter Olyfo is working to combine the latest technology with traditional Tunisian varieties and farming practices into world-class products.
May. 6, 2025
Producers in Spain Cap Strong Harvest with Quality Awards
Spain's olive industry thrived in 2025, producing 1.41 million metric tons and winning 93 awards at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.
May. 6, 2025
India's Olive Oil Market Shows Growth Potential Despite Challenges
India's olive oil market is growing, with sales projected to reach €198 million by 2028. Companies face challenges such as high tariffs and misinformation, but are seeing success in cities and smaller markets.
May. 2, 2025
Herzegovina's Olive Oil Renaissance
Herzegovinian olive growers triumphed at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, highlighting the region's ambitious rise in olive cultivation.
May. 2, 2025
U.S. Trade Group Proposes Olive Oil Promotion Cooperative
With backing from industry experts and the USDA, the North American Olive Oil Association has proposed a research and promotion program to drive consumer awareness and demand.
May. 1, 2025
How Farmers in Peru and Chile Work Together to Stop the Fruit Fly
Twin towns Tacna and Arica share family ties and trade dynamics, but face challenges with a recent fruit fly outbreak. Efforts are being made to prevent further damage and protect olive producers.
Apr. 29, 2025
Harvest Challenges, Tariffs Don’t Deter Award-Winning Olio Piro
Tuscan olive oil producer Olio Piro, led by siblings Romain and Marie-Charlotte Piro, is expanding globally after winning its sixth Gold Award in New York.
Apr. 29, 2025
Virginia Beach Event to Champion the Mediterranean Lifestyle
The May 22 event will showcase scientific evidence linking extra virgin olive oil to the prevention of chronic diseases.
Apr. 29, 2025
Croatian Olive Growers Celebrate Their Historic Success
Croatian olive oil producers achieved major success at 2025 NYIOOC, earning 125 awards, surpassing major Mediterranean countries.