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May. 28, 2024
Greek Producers Celebrate Successful Finish to Historically Low Harvest
Farmers and millers in Greece earned 56 awards at the 2024 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition after the worst harvest in a decade.
May. 27, 2024
Improved Water Efficiency Paramount to Future of California Farmers, Officials Say
Growers will need to save more water and use less as the state will likely become drier in the long term.
May. 23, 2024
First OlivitalyMed Festival Hailed as Success in Cilento
The event, which spotlighted extra virgin olive oil in Campania and Italy, also hosted conferences on cooking, health, tourism and science.
May. 23, 2024 Business
May. 16, 2024 The Best Olive Oils
A Silver Lining for Some Moroccan Producers After Poor Harvest
May. 16, 2024 The Best Olive Oils
U.S. Olive Oil Producers Achieve Record-Breaking Success at World Competition
May. 14, 2024 Producer Profiles
Innovation and Sustainability Yield Winning Results for GangaLupo
May. 13, 2024 The Best Olive Oils
Turkish Producers Achieve Exceptional Results with Native Olive Varieties
May. 13, 2024
Italian Producers Reveal Their Winning Strategies
Italian farmers and millers combined to earn 147 awards at the 2024 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, more than any other country.
May. 13, 2024
Study Sheds Light on Lowering Harvest Costs for Table Olive Producers
A combined canopy and trunk shaking method to harvest table olives increases efficiency by 75 percent and improves fruit quality.
May. 13, 2024
Native Varieties and Centenarian Trees: The Winning Formula for Olivian Groves
After a harvest full of twists and turns, the Peloponnese producer achieved award-winning quality by relying on traditional and modern practices.
May. 13, 2024
Sustainability, Biodiversity Good for Business, This Campania Farmer Believes
Case d'Alto produces organic extra virgin olive oils in Irpinia from autochthonous varieties. Owner Claudio De Luca says focusing on sustainability improves quality.
May. 10, 2024
Andalusian Officials Withdraw Sea of Olives Candidacy for UNESCO Recognition
The move came after 8,500 olive growers signed a petition protesting the candidacy. However, some are hopeful the decision will be overturned.
May. 10, 2024
Spanish Producers Celebrate Award-Winning Finish After Demanding Harvest
Farmers and millers from the worldās largest olive oil-producing country earned 82 awards, overcoming high temperatures and drought in the process.
May. 9, 2024
Pioneering Producer Believes Intensive Olive Farming Is the Future in Lebanon
Intensive farming has allowed Charbel Jaoude to lower production costs without sacrificing quality, helping him cope with the ongoing economic crisis.
May. 9, 2024
Renewed Concerns of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Shortages in Spain
Extra virgin olive oil supplies from the world's largest producer are expected to fall short of both domestic demand and export needs, potentially signaling an impending global shortage.
May. 7, 2024
European Olive Oil Supply Hits Decade-Low
A production drop and low stocks have kept prices high, tempering demand.
May. 7, 2024
Olive Oil Export Ban Sours Table Olive Sales in Turkey
While table olive exports soared in the first five months of the 2023/24 campaign, the ban on olive oil exports is blamed for holding the sector back.
May. 7, 2024
Trials and Triumphs of Organic Farming in Andalusia
The fifth-generation family behind Luque EcolĆ³gico believes organic farming produces flavorful extra virgin olive oil, protects the environment and mitigates the impacts of drought.
May. 6, 2024
Three Veterans of the Croatian War of Independence Craft Award-Winning Olive Oils
For the third straight year, the producers behind Oleum Maris have won four Gold Awards at the NYIOOC. Now, they are working to expand tourism offerings and exports.
May. 1, 2024
Australian Olive Association Implements Quality Monitoring Program
The program aims to assure Australians that olive oils are correctly labeled and meet the necessary standards at a time of increasing prices.
May. 1, 2024
Festival to Celebrate Mediterranean Tastes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Cilento
The Olivitalymed event runs from May 4th to 6th and will bring together producers, policymakers and enthusiasts for tastings, conferences and discussion.
Apr. 30, 2024
Greek Court Rules Kalamon Olives May Use Kalamata Brand
The supreme court rejected an appeal by Messenia-based growers that only they could use the Kalamata branding, an appellation worth ā¬200 million in exports.