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Feb. 4, 2026
Jordan Expands Tunisian Olive Oil Imports as Drought Squeezes Local Supply
Jordan has approved imports of 10,000 tons of Tunisian olive oil as the country faces sharply reduced production following prolonged drought.
Feb. 2, 2026
On Stromboli, Olive Trees Help Restore Land, Community and Tradition
A community-led olive cultivation project on Stromboli is restoring terraces, stabilizing slopes and reconnecting residents with the island’s agricultural heritage.
Feb. 2, 2026
Italian Antitrust Probe Targets Supermarket Pricing Practices Affecting Farmers
Italy’s competition authority is examining how supermarket pricing strategies may be squeezing farmers’ margins, with olive oil producers among those most affected.
Feb. 2, 2026 News Briefs
Global Olive Oil Quality Takes Center Stage as 2026 NYIOOC Results Begin
Jan. 28, 2026 Production
From Ancient Olive Trees to Michelin Recognition, Croatian Producers Redefine Agritourism
Jan. 28, 2026 Production
New Study Ranks Areas in Greece Most Suitable for Olive Cultivation
Jan. 28, 2026 Business
How Olive Oil Importers Navigate the Turbulent but Lucrative U.S. Market
Jan. 28, 2026 Grades
Congressional Bill Would Require Federal Definition for Olive Oil Labels
Jan. 27, 2026
Olive Oil Times Sommelier Certificate Program Returns to London in March
The Olive Oil Times Education Lab will host its five-day Sommelier Certificate Program in London from March 9 to 13, offering immersive instruction in olive oil sensory analysis, production, health, culinary applications and quality assessment.
Jan. 22, 2026
EU Lawmakers Delay Mercosur Trade Deal After Narrow Vote
Less than a week after the EU–Mercosur trade deal was signed, the European Parliament voted to delay its approval pending a legal review.
Jan. 22, 2026
Olive Oil Sector Weighs Opportunities and Risks as EU-Mercosur Deal Nears Approval
As the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement moves closer to approval, olive oil producers in Europe and South America are weighing new export opportunities against concerns over competition and market balance.
Jan. 20, 2026
NYIOOC 2026 Results to Begin Earlier than Previous Years
Competition organizers say the first award winners will be revealed in coming weeks, giving producers more time to leverage recognition during the commercial season
Jan. 20, 2026
EU Audit Finds Gaps in Olive Oil Controls Despite Strong Regulatory Framework
A new audit by the European Court of Auditors finds that while E.U. olive oil rules are robust, uneven enforcement continues to undermine quality and traceability.
Jan. 20, 2026
Spain Announces Expanded Anti-Fraud Controls for Olive Oil Sector
Spain has announced a new set of official controls and anti-fraud measures covering the entire olive oil and pomace supply chain, with implementation set to begin in 2026.
Jan. 14, 2026
Olive Oil Benefits as U.S. Food Brands Rethink Seed Oils
U.S. food companies are reformulating products to remove seed oils, with olive oil emerging as a favored alternative amid shifting consumer preferences.
Jan. 14, 2026
USDA Forecasts Modest Decline in EU Olive Oil Production
A new USDA report forecasts a modest drop in EU olive oil output, citing heat, drought and pest pressure across key producing regions.
Jan. 14, 2026
United States Moves to Withdraw from UN Climate Treaty
The United States has announced plans to withdraw from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, marking an unprecedented step away from global climate cooperation.
Jan. 14, 2026
Ice and Subzero Temperatures Test Olive Trees in Northern Adriatic Hinterland
Freezing rain and subzero temperatures have damaged olive groves in northern Dalmatia, with growers and experts warning that the full impact will only become clear in spring.
Jan. 9, 2026
U.S. Dietary Guidelines Put Olive Oil and Table Olives at the Center of Healthy Eating
New U.S. dietary guidelines highlight olive oil and table olives as essential components of a healthy diet, drawing praise from industry groups and skepticism from some health experts.
Jan. 7, 2026
Greek Olive Growers Face Sharp Declines as Pests Ravage Harvest
Late rains, pest infestations and labor shortages are converging to make this one of Greece’s most difficult olive oil seasons in decades.
Jan. 7, 2026
Olive Pit Biochar Shows Promise as Low-Carbon Alternative in Concrete Production
Researchers in Spain are testing biochar made from olive pits as a replacement for sand in concrete, a move that could significantly reduce carbon emissions from construction.
Jan. 6, 2026
Chianti Classico PDO Celebrates New Harvest at Florence Event
The Chianti Classico PDO Oil Consortium marked its 50th anniversary with ‘Novo,’ a new event in Florence celebrating extra virgin olive oils from the latest harvest.
Jan. 5, 2026
How a Family Mill in Florence Built Five Decades of Olive Oil Craftsmanship
Now led by its third generation, Frantoio Il Mandorlo has evolved from a local mill into an award-winning producer while remaining deeply rooted in the Florentine landscape.