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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.

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. 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.

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 €1B Revenue

The multinational olive oil bottler recorded €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 Herzegovina’s 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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Feb. 8, 2025

Bumper Harvest Boosts Tunisian Olive Oil Exports Amid Market Volatility

Olive oil exports are expected to reach their highest levels since the 2019/20 crop year with an increase in individually packaged shipments.

Feb. 8, 2025

Spain and Italy Ask Restaurants to Comply with Olive Oil Container Laws

Spain and Italy are urging restaurants to comply with long-standing bans on refillable olive oil containers through new enforcement efforts and consumer awareness campaigns.

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