An innovative Italian regional food pyramid is under review, offering a creative and holistic contribution to institutional communication on recommendations for a healthy diet and lifestyle.

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News Briefs

Mar. 21, 2025

Rising Value of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Exports Boosts Italy’s Agrifood Sector

A 45% surge in Italian extra virgin olive oil export value, now at €2.5 billion, contributed significantly to the nation's record-breaking €69 billion in agri-food exports.

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Mar. 19, 2025 Production

Italy Unveils Plan to Revitalize Olive Oil Sector

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Mar. 18, 2025 Business

France Adopts Nutri-Score Labels

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Mar. 18, 2025 News Briefs

French Supermarket Chain Recalls House Brand After Detecting Contaminant

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Mar. 17, 2025 World

As U.S. Firms Back Off Climate Targets, Olive Oil Companies Stay the Course

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Mar. 13, 2025 Business

Philippe Starck Reflects on Olive Mill's Bold Design

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Business

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.

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Business

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 America’s second-largest producer gears up for a potentially fruitful harvest.

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The Best Olive Oils

Mar. 7, 2025

Small Croatian Town Already Boasts Four 2025 NYIOOC Winners

Home to just 4,100 people, the municipality of Pakoštane is already home to four of the best extra virgin olive oils in the world.

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Production

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.

News Briefs

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.

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Europe

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.

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Production

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.

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News Briefs

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.

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Business

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.

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Production

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.

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News Briefs

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.

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News Briefs

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.

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News Briefs

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.

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Producer Profiles

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.

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Business

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.