Jun. 8, 2023
Sicilian and Sardinian Producers Attribute Award-Winning Quality to Innovation, Sustainability
Producers on Sicily and Sardinia overcame drought and macroeconomic challenges to craft some of this year's best extra virgin olive oils.
Jun. 8, 2023
Bonolio Becomes Latest European Producer to Open U.S. Facility
The Sicilian producer plans to double its exports to the U.S.
Jun. 5, 2023
Some Hope for Growers as Rain Falls in Andalusia
For many producers in southern Spain, too little rain has fallen too late, with expectations of another poor harvest looming. Still, the rain lifted expectations.
Jun. 4, 2023 News Briefs
Unveiling the Mystery and Magic Surrounding Tuscany’s Olivo della Strega
Jun. 1, 2023 News Briefs
Consumer Group in France Finds Olive Oils Contaminated with Hydrocarbons
Jun. 1, 2023 News Briefs
May. 31, 2023 The Best Olive Oils
May. 30, 2023
East Asian Olive Oils Reach the World Stage
As extra virgin olive oil culture slowly expands in China and Japan, high-quality production in two of the world’s largest economies does too.
May. 30, 2023
Even an Abundant Harvest Would Not Ward Off Olive Oil Shortage in Italy
The general director of Assitol blamed an imbalanced market on poor harvests across the Mediterranean and the strategies of large retailers.
May. 30, 2023
Patience and Investment Yield Award-Winning Olive Oil from Hills of Verona
The Cordioli family continues to overcome climatic challenges to produce their extra virgin olive oils in one of the world’s northernmost olive-growing regions.
May. 30, 2023
Report Reveals Winners, Losers in Spanish Olive Oil Market
Bottlers enjoy the highest net profit margin, farmers and millers earn far less and distributors fare the worst in a new study.
May. 23, 2023
Culture Meets Quality at Di Molfetta Pantaleo
The producers behind Di Molfetta Pantaleo believe spreading olive oil culture is the best way to create new customers and value.
May. 23, 2023
Backyard Growers Create Prize-Winning Olive Oil in Australia
Two Australian organizations are working to prevent olives growing in Melbourne from going to waste by milling combined batches and returning the oil to the community.
May. 22, 2023
As Spain Fights Food Inflation, Pressures Keep Mounting
While inflation shows signs of moderation, political uncertainty ahead of a major election and the ongoing drought will continue to put pressure on olive oil and food prices.
May. 22, 2023
Bozelli Boss Highlights the Value of Skillful Blending
The Turkish producer and World Competition winner believes masterful extra virgin olive oil blends exceed the sum of their parts.
May. 19, 2023
Climate Disasters Drive Prices Higher
Drought on the Iberian Peninsula and floods in Croatia have resulted in a rocky start to olive development, spurring more price rises.
May. 18, 2023
Triumph of Northern Italian Producers Rooted in Profound Bond with the Land
Farrmers in five northern Italian regions overcame drought to achieve another year of high-quality extra virgin olive oil production.
May. 17, 2023
Californians Navigate a Challenging Harvest Committed to Quality
Producers across California overcame frost, drought and rising prices to yield some of the world’s best extra virgin olive oils.
May. 16, 2023
Europe Pressures U.S. to Drop Trump-Era Tariffs
As the E.U. attempts to compel American compliance at the World Trade Organization, Spanish table olive producers prepare to take on the Commerce Department in court.
May. 16, 2023
Meet the Native American Tribe Behind Award-Winning Olive Oil
Over two decades, Jim Etters has helped guide the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation’s Séka Hills brand to four NYIOOC triumphs while focusing on sustainability.
May. 16, 2023
Food Labeling Debate Reignites as Romania Bans Nutri-Score
The ban comes as a Nutri-Score algorithm update penalized artificially sweetened beverages.
May. 16, 2023
Croatian Farmers Maintain Groves for Ailing Peers
The charitable work of the olive growers comes shortly after a local even raised money for a cancer hospital and those in need.