Europe
Feb. 19, 2026
Italy’s Olive Oil Market Heads Into 2026 with Thinner Margins and Renewed Volatility
After two years of record-high prices, Italy’s olive oil market is entering 2026 with renewed volatility, elevated costs and tighter margins for growers, while recovering Mediterranean output and import flows reshape price dynamics.
Feb. 18, 2026
Dalmatian Heritage and Early Harvest Precision Drive an Award-Winning Brand
Sebastijan Adžić says archaeological finds off Croatia’s Dalmatian coast reinforce his commitment to traditional olive growing, now paired with early harvest practices and fast milling to protect aromas and polyphenols.
Feb. 10, 2026
Weeks of Rain and Flooding Slow Spain’s Olive Harvest, Threatening Output Targets
Spain’s olive harvest has been disrupted by weeks of rain and storms, prompting AEMO to trim its 2025/26 production outlook to about 1.2 million tons and warn of a lower share of extra virgin olive oil.
Feb. 6, 2026
Accademia Olearia Builds on Sardinia’s Heritage with Quality-Driven Growth
The Sardinian producer is increasing plantings across five municipalities and updating its milling line, while maintaining wide grove spacing and circular reuse of byproducts.
Feb. 6, 2026
Early NYIOOC Award Highlights Montenegro’s Growing Inland Olive Sector
Balša Baletić, an olive grower in Zeta near Podgorica, earned a Silver Award at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for Oro, a blend of Oblica, Istarska bjelica, Leccino and Pendolino.
Feb. 6, 2026
European Table Olive Groups Push Back on EU-Mercosur Tariff Terms
Spanish, Italian and Greek table olive associations say EU-Mercosur terms would phase out duties on Mercosur olives entering Europe while leaving tariffs on European exports to South America in place.
Feb. 2, 2026 Production
On Stromboli, Olive Trees Help Restore Land, Community and Tradition
Feb. 2, 2026 Business
Italian Antitrust Probe Targets Supermarket Pricing Practices Affecting Farmers
Jan. 28, 2026 Production
From Ancient Olive Trees to Michelin Recognition, Croatian Producers Redefine Agritourism
Jan. 28, 2026 Production
New Study Ranks Areas in Greece Most Suitable for Olive Cultivation
Jan. 27, 2026 News Briefs
Olive Oil Times Sommelier Certificate Program Returns to London in March
Jan. 22, 2026
EU Lawmakers Delay Mercosur Trade Deal After Narrow Vote
Less than a week after the EU–Mercosur trade deal was signed, the European Parliament voted to delay its approval pending a legal review.
Jan. 22, 2026
Olive Oil Sector Weighs Opportunities and Risks as EU-Mercosur Deal Nears Approval
As the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement moves closer to approval, olive oil producers in Europe and South America are weighing new export opportunities against concerns over competition and market balance.
Jan. 20, 2026
EU Audit Finds Gaps in Olive Oil Controls Despite Strong Regulatory Framework
A new audit by the European Court of Auditors finds that while E.U. olive oil rules are robust, uneven enforcement continues to undermine quality and traceability.
Jan. 20, 2026
Spain Announces Expanded Anti-Fraud Controls for Olive Oil Sector
Spain has announced a new set of official controls and anti-fraud measures covering the entire olive oil and pomace supply chain, with implementation set to begin in 2026.
Jan. 14, 2026
USDA Forecasts Modest Decline in EU Olive Oil Production
A new USDA report forecasts a modest drop in EU olive oil output, citing heat, drought and pest pressure across key producing regions.
Jan. 14, 2026
Ice and Subzero Temperatures Test Olive Trees in Northern Adriatic Hinterland
Freezing rain and subzero temperatures have damaged olive groves in northern Dalmatia, with growers and experts warning that the full impact will only become clear in spring.
Jan. 7, 2026
Greek Olive Growers Face Sharp Declines as Pests Ravage Harvest
Late rains, pest infestations and labor shortages are converging to make this one of Greece’s most difficult olive oil seasons in decades.
Dec. 4, 2025
Italian Geographical Indications See Record Growth, Driven by Olive Oil and Wine
Italy’s certified food sector reached €20.7 billion in 2024, with PDO and PGI olive oils posting record gains as exports and retail demand climbed.
Dec. 4, 2025
Study Links €1.1 B in Losses to Tasting-Panel Variability in Spain
Researchers say tasting-panel variability continues to undermine Spain’s olive oil sector, with misclassifications costing growers more than €1.1 billion in ten years.
Dec. 4, 2025
Traditional Growers Unite to Defend Spain’s Historic Olive Groves
Three dozen cooperatives representing 15,000 farmers have launched the Traditional Olive Grove Association, aiming to defend Spain’s historic olive-growing landscapes amid rising pressure from industrial groves.
Dec. 1, 2025
Slovenia Unveils 'Olive Oil Fountain'
A groundbreaking olive oil fountain has opened in Slovenian Istria, highlighting the country’s emphasis on quality, research and sustainable olive cultivation.
Dec. 1, 2025
Turkey Braces for Sharp Drop in Olive Oil Output as Weather and Costs Take Toll
Producers across Turkey report one of the most challenging seasons in years, with poor fruit set and severe drought expected to push olive oil output sharply lower.
Dec. 1, 2025
Spanish Farmers Urge Halt to Tunisian Olive Oil Imports Amid Traceability Concerns
Spain’s COAG farmers’ union is urging an immediate suspension of Tunisian olive oil imports, warning that large untraced volumes are entering the EU market and distorting prices.
Dec. 1, 2025
Montenegrin Producers Push to Boost Consumption as Ancient Groves Face Threats
In Bar and Ulcinj, ancient olive trees still thrive, but low consumption and growing development pressure worry producers. A new digital initiative aims to change that.
Nov. 26, 2025
Spain Asks U.S. to Remove Olive Oil Tariffs
Spain’s economy minister has asked the U.S. to exempt olive oil from its new 15 percent tariff, warning that the measure risks deepening pressures on producers and distorting the world’s second-largest olive oil market.