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Jan. 22, 2026
EU Lawmakers Delay Mercosur Trade Deal After Narrow Vote
Less than a week after the EU–Mercosur trade deal was signed, the European Parliament voted to delay its approval pending a legal review.
Jan. 22, 2026
Olive Oil Sector Weighs Opportunities and Risks as EU-Mercosur Deal Nears Approval
As the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement moves closer to approval, olive oil producers in Europe and South America are weighing new export opportunities against concerns over competition and market balance.
Jan. 20, 2026
NYIOOC 2026 Results to Begin Earlier than Previous Years
Competition organizers say the first award winners will be revealed in coming weeks, giving producers more time to leverage recognition during the commercial season
Jan. 20, 2026 News Briefs
EU Audit Finds Gaps in Olive Oil Controls Despite Strong Regulatory Framework
Jan. 20, 2026 News Briefs
Spain Announces Expanded Anti-Fraud Controls for Olive Oil Sector
Jan. 14, 2026 Food & Cooking
Jan. 14, 2026 News Briefs
Jan. 14, 2026 News Briefs
Jan. 14, 2026
Ice and Subzero Temperatures Test Olive Trees in Northern Adriatic Hinterland
Freezing rain and subzero temperatures have damaged olive groves in northern Dalmatia, with growers and experts warning that the full impact will only become clear in spring.
Jan. 9, 2026
U.S. Dietary Guidelines Put Olive Oil and Table Olives at the Center of Healthy Eating
New U.S. dietary guidelines highlight olive oil and table olives as essential components of a healthy diet, drawing praise from industry groups and skepticism from some health experts.
Jan. 7, 2026
Greek Olive Growers Face Sharp Declines as Pests Ravage Harvest
Late rains, pest infestations and labor shortages are converging to make this one of Greece’s most difficult olive oil seasons in decades.
Jan. 7, 2026
Olive Pit Biochar Shows Promise as Low-Carbon Alternative in Concrete Production
Researchers in Spain are testing biochar made from olive pits as a replacement for sand in concrete, a move that could significantly reduce carbon emissions from construction.
Jan. 6, 2026
Chianti Classico PDO Celebrates New Harvest at Florence Event
The Chianti Classico PDO Oil Consortium marked its 50th anniversary with ‘Novo,’ a new event in Florence celebrating extra virgin olive oils from the latest harvest.
Jan. 5, 2026
How a Family Mill in Florence Built Five Decades of Olive Oil Craftsmanship
Now led by its third generation, Frantoio Il Mandorlo has evolved from a local mill into an award-winning producer while remaining deeply rooted in the Florentine landscape.
Jan. 5, 2026
Scientists Identify Xylella-Tolerant Olive Varieties and Test Heat Treatments
The BeXyl project has identified olive varieties with greater tolerance to Xylella fastidiosa and reported early results from an experimental thermal treatment against the bacteria.
Jan. 5, 2026
EU Delays Mercosur Trade Deal After Italy and France Withhold Support
The European Union has postponed signing its Mercosur free trade agreement after Italy and France declined to back the deal, citing concerns from domestic farmers.
Jan. 5, 2026
Early Data Points to Weaker Olive Oil Production Across Andalusia
Farmers across Andalusia are reporting lower olive harvests and weaker oil yields early in the 2025/26 season, raising fresh doubts about Spain’s production outlook.
Jan. 5, 2026
Europe’s Olive Oil Sector Poised for Recovery Despite Climate and Market Pressures
The European Union’s latest Agricultural Outlook projects a recovery in olive oil production driven by higher yields and orchard modernization, even as climate stress and declining consumption pose long-term challenges.
Dec. 31, 2025
The 10 Most-Read Olive Oil Times Articles of the Year
From climate pressures and scientific breakthroughs to shifting consumer habits and historic milestones, these were the Olive Oil Times stories that readers returned to the most in 2025.
Dec. 29, 2025
China’s Olive Oil Sector Alleviates Poverty but Struggles to Compete
China’s olive oil sector has expanded rapidly with strong government backing, but experts say heavy subsidies and state control have limited efficiency, profitability and global competitiveness.
Dec. 29, 2025
Pakistan’s Olive Gala Signals Growth of a Young Sector
With more than 25,000 visitors, Olive Gala 2025 showcased growing consumer interest, expanding cultivation and rising confidence in Pakistan’s olive oil sector.
Dec. 26, 2025
Cobram Estate to Acquire California Olive Ranch in $173.5 Million Deal
The deal will more than double Cobram Estate’s California olive groves and expand its U.S. market presence, while raising concerns about industry consolidation.
Dec. 23, 2025
Early Harvests, Ethics and the Pursuit of Exceptional Olive Oil
Slovenian miller and olive grower Sandi Babič explains why early harvests, ethics and personal responsibility are the foundation of world-class olive oil.