The North American Olive Oil Association sought to educate retailers, producers and consumers on the environmental advantages of olive oil production over other options.

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Producer Profiles

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.

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Jun. 27, 2023 Olive Varieties

Chalkidiki Olive Farmers Face Tragic Fruit Set After Another Mild Winter

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Jun. 27, 2023 News Briefs

Domestic Olive Oil Sales in Spain Remain Strong as Exports Fall

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Jun. 27, 2023 Production

New Zealand Producer Uses Brix Levels to Determine Ideal Harvest Moment

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Jun. 26, 2023 Producer Profiles

New Generation in Ancient Olympia Introduces Award-Winning Products to The World

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Jun. 26, 2023 Producer Profiles

Georgia’s Largest Olive Oil Producer Gears Up for Its (Very) Early Harvest

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News Briefs

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.

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World

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.

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Production

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.

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News Briefs

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.

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Business

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.

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The Best Olive Oils

Jun. 21, 2023

Andalusian Producers Achieve Outstanding Quality After Disastrous Harvest

After the smallest harvest in more than a decade, producers in Spain earned their fourth-highest award count at the World Olive Oil Competition.

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News Briefs

Jun. 21, 2023

Researchers Evaluate 12 Olive Varieties for Drought Tolerance

Cultivars from eight countries will be evaluated to see how they adapt to drought and heat in Andalusia.

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Business

Jun. 20, 2023

Spread of Xylella Slowing in Puglia, Researchers Say

As the number of severity of new infections deccreases in the southern Italian region, farmers begin to plant and graft resilient varieties.

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Food & Cooking

Jun. 20, 2023

Reviews Pour in for Starbucks Oleato

From indigestion to pleasantly nutty notes, customers in the United States and Europe have come to mixed conclusions about the olive oil-infused coffee beverages.

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Business

Jun. 20, 2023

Legislation in Switzerland Would Prohibit Nutri-Score

If the law passes, Switzerland will become the first country to adopt Nutri-Score, but later reverse course and prohibit the food label.

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News Briefs

Jun. 19, 2023

Pandolea Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary in Rome

The non-profit focused on women’s health and sustainability celebrated the anniversary with an award ceremony and launched a new project.

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Business

Jun. 15, 2023

Research-Focused Conference in Pakistan Showcases the Potential of Olive Cultivation

The PakOlive conference focused on olive oil as a strategic crop in the face of climate change and the need to focus on quality and exports.

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News Briefs

Jun. 13, 2023

Spanish Lawmakers Approve €2B Aid for Agriculture Sector Hit by Drought

While most of the funds are earmarked for improvements to water infrastructure and ranchers, the amount available to olive farmers is significantly less.

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Producer Profiles

Jun. 13, 2023

Esporão Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Top Awards for Organic Olive Oils

What started as a family winery expanded into significant olive farming and oil production after a friendly challenge from an uncle to a nephew.

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Olive Varieties

Jun. 13, 2023

The Best Olive Varieties for Hobby Growers in Northern California

Whether it is for ornamental purposes or for small-scale table olive or oil production, these olives are perfectly suited to Northern California backyards.