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Jul. 10, 2023
Yusuf Can Zeybek Triumphant at Kırkpınar
The first-time Kırkpınar winner overcame two-time champion İsmail Balaban to win the title of head wrestler at the world’s oldest sporting event.
Jul. 6, 2023
This Small but Mighty Producer Takes a Traditional Cretan Variety to New Heights
Award-winning Silvergreen elevates the products of Crete via the Tsounati, a delicate but rewarding olive variety native to the Greek island.
Jul. 6, 2023
Tourists of All Ages Are Heading to Groves and Mills This Summer
Whether it is dining in a grove, participating in the harvest or simply tasting oils, tourists are escaping the cities to spend summer holidays among olives.
Jul. 6, 2023 Production
Jul. 6, 2023 News Briefs
Uptick in Olive Fruit Fly Infestations Reported in Andalusia
Jul. 5, 2023 News Briefs
Researchers in Andalusia Develop AI Tool to Improve Irrigation Efficiency
Jul. 5, 2023 Business
Initiative in Italy to Restore Olive Cultivation in The Apennines
Jul. 5, 2023 News Briefs
Jul. 5, 2023
Albanian Olive Oil Exports Quadruple in First Quarter of 2023, Officials Say
The combination of Albania’s bumper harvest and poor harvests in Europe means there is more demand than ever from the European Union for Albanian olive oil.
Jul. 5, 2023
Anna Cane Named President of Italian Interprofessional Group
The Filiera Olivicolo Olearia Italiana works to promote cooperation along the olive oil value chain.
Jun. 29, 2023
Olive Groves in Texas Remain Barren Ahead of Harvest Season
Due to extensive damage from consecutive winters of extremely low temperatures, olive groves in Texas have not borne fruit since the 2020 harvest.
Jun. 28, 2023
Trade Group Highlights Sustainability at Manhattan Tasting Event
The North American Olive Oil Association sought to educate retailers, producers and consumers on the environmental advantages of olive oil production over other options.
Jun. 27, 2023
How Awards Helped One Tunisian Producer Thrive in the Lucrative U.S. Market
The NYIOOC award-winning producer behind Massiva combines generations of olive oil production experience with adept marketing.
Jun. 27, 2023
Chalkidiki Olive Farmers Face Tragic Fruit Set After Another Mild Winter
Table olive producers on the northern Greek peninsula are at the mercy of the region’s ever-changing microclimate, which threatens to eviscerate the approaching harvest.
Jun. 27, 2023
Domestic Olive Oil Sales in Spain Remain Strong as Exports Fall
While demand for olive oil remains strong despite high prices, some in the sector worry there will not be enough stock if there is another poor harvest.
Jun. 27, 2023
New Zealand Producer Uses Brix Levels to Determine Ideal Harvest Moment
Unlike with grapes or other fruit, Ross Vintiner harvests olives when the sugar level falls, indicating that oil is accumulating and polyphenol content remains high.
Jun. 26, 2023
New Generation in Ancient Olympia Introduces Award-Winning Products to The World
The Karabelas brothers offer a unique tourist destination, award-winning quality and plenty of enthusiasm.
Jun. 26, 2023
Georgia’s Largest Olive Oil Producer Gears Up for Its (Very) Early Harvest
While drought is not an issue in the Peach State, humidity and hurricanes are not uncommon during Georgia’s late summer harvest.
Jun. 26, 2023
Once Again, Olive Growers in Western Mediterranean Face Severe Drought
In Andalusia, rainfed olive groves are barren. Similar situations have been reported in North Africa. Officials in Europe are focusing on the soil to mitigate the drought.
Jun. 26, 2023
Canneto Sabino: A Living Legacy of Sabina's Olive Oil Tradition
With roots dating back centuries, the millenary Canneto Sabino symbolizes the history and tradition of olive oil production in southeastern Lazio.
Jun. 26, 2023
Late Winter Rains, Heavy Blooms Herald a Promising Season in California
A wet and mild winter followed by strong flowering has olive oil producers feeling good about the coming harvest.
Jun. 22, 2023
Despite Production Woes, Spain Anticipates Expanding Organic Exports to China
Rising demand for organic olive oil and other consumer products in China provides an opportunity for Spain’s organic olive oil producers.
Jun. 22, 2023
Italy Sees Significant Growth in Culinary Tourism
The 2023 Wine and Food Tourism Report showed a 37 percent increase in food-related travel experiences.