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Mar. 27, 2018
A New Generation Leads Laconiko to Excellence
The Pierrakos family has lifted a farm in Greece from a workaday livelihood to an inspired enterprise that produces award-winning oils infused with their vision, passion and purpose
Mar. 27, 2018
European Commission Seeks Feedback on Labeling Rules
Actors in the olive oil sector and consumers have been asked for their feedback on proposed amendments to EU rules on the labeling of olive oil.
Mar. 26, 2018
Organic Farming, High Quality Often Hand In Hand
Farms like Antica Quercia Verde, among the best organic brands of the year, are contributing to Italy's leadership in the sector.
Mar. 26, 2018 Europe
Mar. 19, 2018 Europe
Mar. 19, 2018 Business
Mar. 12, 2018 World
Mar. 12, 2018 Business
Consumers in Spain Don't Appreciate Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Researchers Say
Mar. 9, 2018
Drought Likely to Continue in Parts of Spain
In spite of a wet March, Spain is expected to experience another hot and dry summer, which is increasingly becoming the new normal.
Mar. 6, 2018
NYIOOC Will Limit Entries to 1,000
With entries quickly approaching one thousand, NYIOOC organizers say they will close registration in a matter of days.
Mar. 5, 2018
Will the 'Beast From the East' Affect Olive Groves?
As Europe was struck by an intense cold wave originating in Siberia, concerns arose among farmers.
Mar. 5, 2018
Fighting for the Future of Canola With Genetic Engineering
Seed companies are engaging in a high-stakes effort to develop new clubroot-resistant seeds in order to protect Canada's $21 billion canola oil industry.
Feb. 27, 2018
Tunisia: Window on a Traditional Olive World
There are scant funds to assist Tunisia's rural farmers' transition to a more efficient, high-quality production. Some locals say that's just fine with them, while others look to a more prosperous future,
Feb. 27, 2018
Winners and Losers in the Growing American Market for Bulk Imports
Some exporters have been able to take advantage of the growing American demand for bulk olive oil.
Feb. 26, 2018
Kalamata Olives to be Added to Greek National List of Plant Varieties
Officials in Greece want to commercialize the Kalamata name to enhance trade prospects.
Feb. 26, 2018
Blockchain Technology Coming to Olive Oil, Someday
As the bottle moves through the supply chain it can be tracked. When it changes hands from wholesaler to retailer to consumer, each step is noted with another transaction on the blockchain.
Feb. 22, 2018
Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil Production at the Heart of Italy's Social Farming
The Italian Social Farming system has become a model for the other countries.
Feb. 21, 2018
Greek Olive Variety Makri Awaiting EU PDO Status
Makri is an indigenous Greek olive variety cultivated in Alexandroupoli in northeastern Greece close to the border with Turkey, a region located in the western part of the geographical and historical region known as Thrace.
Feb. 15, 2018
World Olive Oil Exhibition Focuses on Doing Business in the U.S.
A theme of the two-day event in Madrid will be how to do business in the United States, the world’s top olive oil importer.
Feb. 15, 2018
Tunisia Seeks Renewal Through the Olive Tree
Seven years after a sweeping revolution in 2011 ended a decades-long dictatorship, production of high-quality extra-virgin olive oil has become a symbol of renewal and rallying call.
Feb. 15, 2018
China Wants More Olive Oil and Italy Is the One Providing It, for Now
The Chinese appetite for olive oil has led to an increase in exports from Italy, but competition from Tunisia and the domestic market could see this trend reverse.
Feb. 12, 2018
Sixth 'ExtraLucca' Presents Some of Italy's Best
The Ducal Palace of Lucca will host a two-day exposition of select Italian extra virgin olive oils.
Feb. 8, 2018
Tunisia: Land of the Olive Tree
An Olive Oil Times reporter traveled to Tunisia to better understand this nation’s olive oil and learn about efforts to increase exports, which was the focus of the second edition of the Olive Festival of Sfax.