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Oct. 31, 2024
Producers in Portugal Anticipate Another Bumper Harvest
Production could reach 190,000 tons after a wet winter replenished aquifers. However, labor remains a challenge for some growers.
Oct. 29, 2024
App Uses AI to Identify Top-Ranked Olive Oils
The Olive Oil Times World Ranking can identify award-winning olive oils by analyzing thousands of images and data points.
Oct. 25, 2024
Romania Sets New Rules for Nutri-Score Adoption
After an initial ban, the Romanian government said Nutri-Score labels can be applied voluntarily on some items.
Oct. 18, 2024 Business
Team Lithuania Triumphs at Seventh Olive Picking Championship
Oct. 18, 2024 News Briefs
European Union Olive Oil Production Set to Grow by One-Third
Oct. 18, 2024 Production
Officials in Spain Optimistic Ahead of Harvest as Prices Remain Elevated
Oct. 18, 2024 The Best Olive Oils
World Competition Wins Bring Relief to Southern Cone Producers
Oct. 18, 2024 Business
Trumpās Tariff Proposals Would Sting U.S. Olive Oil Consumers
Oct. 17, 2024
Major Olive Oil Producer Loses $3M in Spate of Thefts
The CHO Group experienced warehouse thefts in Canada and the United States, with some stolen olive oil appearing at discounted prices.
Oct. 13, 2024
Low-Cost Olive Pest Control Solution in Development
Researchers in Spain are developing an artificial intelligence tool to help farmers sustainably and affordably monitor for pests and take action against infestations.
Oct. 13, 2024
Filippo Berio Exec Forecasts Production Rebound, Falling Prices
The chief executive of the North American operation believes the sector must increase supply and production efficiency while cultivating demand.
Oct. 9, 2024
South African Farmers Enjoy Production Rebound
Despite challenges created by bad weather and rolling blackouts, producers across South Africa enjoyed a fruitful harvest.
Oct. 8, 2024
Acclaimed Producer Prepares for Fruitful Harvest in Tunisia
The award-winning French-Tunisian olive oil producers behind the Parcelle 26 brand focus on quality in the groves and at the mill.
Oct. 7, 2024
Production in Italy Set for Sharp Decline, Down One-Third
Heat and drought in the south, combined with an āoff-year,ā have resulted in a 30 percent decline in olive oil production in Italy.
Oct. 3, 2024
Olive Farmers Flee Southern Lebanon as Conflict Escalates
Israelās escalating air strikes and ground invasion have forced one million people to flee southern Lebanon, many leaving olive-laden trees unharvested.
Oct. 1, 2024
Egypt Aims for Significant Increase in Olive Oil Exports
Officials are developing a strategy to increase exports by expanding production.
Oct. 1, 2024
Rising Prices Accompany Off-Year Harvest in Australia
Labor shortages, climate hiccups, insects and even parrots have impacted smaller growers across Australia. Meanwhile, prices for imported oils rise to unprecedented levels.
Oct. 1, 2024
Citizen Groups in Rome Harvest Local Olive Trees for Charity
Volunteers in the eastern outskirts of the Italian capital care for olive trees in public parks, harvesting their fruit to produce oil for charity.
Oct. 1, 2024
Europe Tightens Restrictions on Hydrocarbons in Virgin Olive Oil
Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons has been linked to higher rheumatoid arthritis risk, among other health issues.
Sep. 27, 2024
Climate Chaos Wreaks Havoc on Chilean Harvest
High winter temperatures in the north and relentless rain in central Chile combined to create a perfect storm for olive growers, resulting in the lowest production levels in a decade.
Sep. 27, 2024
E.U. President Appoints New Agriculture Commissioner
Christophe Hansen, a Luxemburger from a family farm, has been named the new Commissioner for Agriculture and Food of the European Union.
Sep. 23, 2024
Croatian County Recognizes the Role of Award-Winning Producers in Promoting Tourism
A ceremony in Zadar connected the efforts to develop local tourism with high-quality olive oils, wines and cheeses.
Sep. 23, 2024
Light Harvest in Argentina Accompanied by Rising Production Costs
Olive oil production in Argentina is expected to be less than one-third of last yearās record yield. At the same time, electricity and fuel prices have risen dramatically.