Apr. 22, 2025
Discovery of Ancient Olive Farming in Sicily Challenges Previous Beliefs
Researchers have discovered evidence of ancient olive farming in Sicily, 1,000 years earlier than previously thought, through pollen analysis and historical analysis.
Apr. 21, 2025
2025 NYIOOC Highlights Organic Excellence
Organic olive oils are taking over the top spots at the 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, with a surge in recognition for quality backed by sustainability.
Apr. 21, 2025
Trump's Tariffs Threaten Greek Olive Oil, Table Olives
Tariffs on imported food from the E.U. jeopardize the Greek staples' positions in the American market, but negotiations are ongoing.
Apr. 17, 2025 News Briefs
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Europe's Climate Change Accelerates, 2024 Warmest Year on Record
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Apr. 14, 2025
Olive Oil Industry Pushes for Tariff Exemption at D.C. Event
The North American Olive Oil Association lobbied for a tariff exemption, emphasizing olive oil's unique health benefits.
Apr. 12, 2025
Japanese Olive Growers Strike Gold at NYIOOC Competition
A Japanese community's olive oil wins top award at NYIOOC and showcases the success of a collaborative effort to revitalize the region's agriculture.
Apr. 10, 2025
Liguria Region Launches Innovative Olive Farming Project with AI and Smart Sensors
Liguria, Italy funds experimental project using smart sensors, AI, and drones to optimize olive farming and improve quality of Riviera Ligure PDO oil.
Apr. 9, 2025
South African Olive Farm Prepares for Challenging Harvest Season
Learn about the challenges and sustainable olive oil production at Tokara Olives, a top producer in South Africa's Western Cape.
Apr. 8, 2025
Basketball Coach Wins Gold, for Olive Oil
Basketball coach Neven Spahija, known for his impressive career, adds another success with his award-winning olive oil brand "S Oil" and plans for olive tourism.
Apr. 8, 2025
Apulian Village Bets on Olive Growing Heritage to Revive Economy
Orsara, a small Apulian village, is using its ancient olive oil production tradition to boost its economy and promote sustainability and tourism.
Apr. 7, 2025
Revitalizing Salento: Entrepreneurs Fight Xylella with New Ideas
Puglia's new generation of entrepreneurs is reviving the region's devastated olive industry, using innovative ideas and technologies to rebuild.
Apr. 6, 2025
Trump's Tariffs: European Olive Oil Producers Brace for Market Disruption
New levies on imported olive oil from EU countries will lead to price increases and trade imbalances, experts predict.
Apr. 4, 2025
Greece's Olive Oil Yield Exceeds Projections
Greek olive oil producers have enjoyed successful season with increased yields and high-quality oils, but struggle with low prices and post-wildfire challenges.
Apr. 1, 2025
New Research Sheds Light on Changing Nature of Droughts
Using more than 120 years of data, researchers found that rising global temperatures are making droughts longer and more severe.
Apr. 1, 2025
Australian Growers on Alert After Xylella Fastidiosa Found in China
The identification of Xylella fastidiosa in China has led Australian authorities to increase the scrutiny of plant imports.
Mar. 28, 2025
Filippo Berio Execs See Equilibrium Returning to The Global Olive Oil Market
A harvest rebound in Spain and strong harvests elsewhere, have resulted in falling prices at origin and portend a decrease in retail prices, say Berio officials.
Mar. 28, 2025
Gironde’s First Commercial Mill Opens for Business
After six years of hard work, former arboriculturist Bernard Saïn is milling the first olives in the renowned wine region.
Mar. 28, 2025
Tunisian Producer Targets Medicinal Market
Eagle Olive Oil from northern Tunisia earned a Silver Award at the 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for a Chetoui monovarietal.
Mar. 28, 2025
Brazil Removes Tariffs on European Olive Oil Imports
Brazilian officials decided to lower tariffs from nine percent to mitigate the impact of rising prices in South America’s largest country.