Business / page 25
Mar. 19, 2025
Italy Unveils Plan to Revitalize Olive Oil Sector
A plan for thousands of new groves, funding initiatives and an interprofessional association proposes a fresh course for Italian olive oils.
Mar. 18, 2025
France Adopts Nutri-Score Labels
The decision is tempered by concerns over Nutri-Score ratings for traditional French products, particularly cheese.
Mar. 18, 2025
French Supermarket Chain Recalls House Brand After Detecting Contaminant
Monoprix voluntarily recalled its 750-milliliter extra virgin olive oils after detecting mineral oil hydrocarbons that exceeded European safety standards.
Mar. 17, 2025 World
As U.S. Firms Back Off Climate Targets, Olive Oil Companies Stay the Course
Mar. 13, 2025 Business
Mar. 11, 2025 Business
How Two Ancient Olive Trees in Molise Help Fund Meals in New York
Mar. 11, 2025 Business
Mar. 7, 2025 The Best Olive Oils
Mar. 5, 2025
Despite Costs, Italian Olive Farmers Continue Organic Transition
Olive oil producers in Italy find that the organic certification increases the appeal of olive oil on export markets, but less so at home.
Mar. 3, 2025
Deoleo Records Loss on Nearly €1B Revenue
The multinational olive oil bottler recorded €54.5 million of losses in 2024 largely due to ongoing litigation in Italy.
Mar. 3, 2025
Rare Variety Unites Bosnia and Herzegovina in Olive Grove of Hope
Catholics, Orthodox Christians and Muslims involved in Herzegovina’s olive sector planted 33 white Leucocarpa olives at a convent to celebrate unity.
Feb. 25, 2025
Spanish Olive Oil Prices Fall as Production Recovers
A substantial harvest in Spain, already at 1.38 million metric tons and rising, has resulted in olive oil prices plummeting to levels not seen since mid-2022.
Feb. 20, 2025
Turkish Olive Farmers Struggle Despite Expected Record Harvest
Farmers say the prices they receive from mills for their olives are failing to keep up with the rising costs of fuel, fertilizer, pesticides, and labor.
Feb. 20, 2025
Olive Oil Overtakes Wine as Popular Host Gift in Britain
It has become chic in the U.K. to present dinner party hosts with a bottle of extra virgin olive oil instead of wine or chocolates.
Feb. 18, 2025
Safeguarding Unique Olive Farming Traditions on Italy’s Pantelleria Island
Olive farming on the Sicilian island has unique features resulting from a peculiar pruning and training system that encourages horizontal growth.
Feb. 17, 2025
Renowned Sommelier Program Branches Out in Europe
Olive Oil Times is partnering with the Olive Oil Academy to offer its flagship course in the Netherlands and beyond.
Feb. 13, 2025
High Fail Rate in Czech Republic Quality Checks
Food inspection authorities found that eight of 18 samples did not meet European quality standards and labeling requirements.
Feb. 12, 2025
Peru Has Its Own Olive Council-Approved Tasting Panel
The panel will help improve olive oil quality ahead of what many expect to be a fruitful harvest.
Feb. 12, 2025
Meet the Genoese Couple Cultivating Traditional Italian Olives in Uruguay
After careers in foreign service, the founders of Pique Roto are introducing Uruguayan consumers to traditional Italian olive varieties.
Feb. 11, 2025
Policy Makers, Advocacy Groups Discuss Future of European Food
Members of the European Board on Agriculture and Food, including Slow Food, said policy must change to support the broader uptake of healthy and sustainable diets.
Feb. 8, 2025
Bumper Harvest Boosts Tunisian Olive Oil Exports Amid Market Volatility
Olive oil exports are expected to reach their highest levels since the 2019/20 crop year with an increase in individually packaged shipments.
Feb. 8, 2025
Spain and Italy Ask Restaurants to Comply with Olive Oil Container Laws
Spain and Italy are urging restaurants to comply with long-standing bans on refillable olive oil containers through new enforcement efforts and consumer awareness campaigns.
Feb. 7, 2025
Why Olive Oil Prices in Greece Aren't Falling
Producers blame middlemen for stubbornly high prices.