Mar. 27, 2025
Albanian Producer Pairs Local Culture, Award-Winning Quality
Bianti Danaj is betting an early harvest, skilled milling and a strong tie to Southern Albanian history will set his brand apart in crowded international markets.
Mar. 27, 2025
Young Croatian Grower Wins International Acclaim for Oil from Historic Grove
Young Croatian grower Stjepan DeviÄ wins international acclaim at the NYIOOC for his award-winning olive oil, produced from a historic grove.
Mar. 26, 2025
Slovenian Family Achieves International Acclaim for Organic CuvƩe
The Morgan family, renowned Slovenian olive oil producers led by Silvana and Franc Morgan, has had a good year.
Mar. 26, 2025 Business
Italian Exporters Double Down on U.S. Market Despite Tariff Risks
Mar. 24, 2025 Producer Profiles
A Croatian Olive Grower's Journey from Ancestral Roots to Award-Winning Groves
Mar. 21, 2025 News Briefs
Mar. 21, 2025 Production
Italian Bill Would Support Hobby Growers to Prevent Abandonment
Mar. 21, 2025 Health
Mar. 21, 2025
Rising Value of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Exports Boosts Italyās Agrifood Sector
A 45% surge in Italian extra virgin olive oil export value, now at ā¬2.5 billion, contributed significantly to the nation's record-breaking ā¬69 billion in agri-food exports.
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
As U.S. Firms Back Off Climate Targets, Olive Oil Companies Stay the Course
Olive oil producers and bottlers are continuing efforts to improve their sustainability, even as some of the countryās largest firms distance themselves from climate action.
Mar. 13, 2025
Philippe Starck Reflects on Olive Mill's Bold Design
In the Andalusian town of Ronda, the mill is envisioned as an homage to Andalusian culture and practical space for high-quality olive oil production.
Mar. 11, 2025
How Two Ancient Olive Trees in Molise Help Fund Meals in New York
Proceeds from the olive oil produced from two centuries-old olive trees supply meals for a Harlem outreach program.
Mar. 11, 2025
E.U. Removes Tariffs on Chilean Olive Oil Imports
The interim trade agreement between Chile and the European Union comes as South Americaās second-largest producer gears up for a potentially fruitful harvest.
Mar. 7, 2025
Small Croatian Town Already Boasts Four 2025 NYIOOC Winners
Home to just 4,100 people, the municipality of PakoŔtane is already home to four of the best extra virgin olive oils in the world.
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 ā¬1B Revenue
The multinational olive oil bottler recorded ā¬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 Herzegovinaās 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.