Europe
Apr. 2, 2026
Gold Awards Highlight Montenegro’s Quality-First Olive Oil Ambitions
In Montenegro’s olive-growing center of Bar, a publicly owned mill is combining innovation, education and tradition to produce award-winning extra virgin olive oil.
Apr. 1, 2026
Turkey Seeks Greater Returns From Olive Oil Expansion
Turkey has dramatically expanded olive oil production over the past two decades, but producers and exporters say stronger branding is now needed to capture more value in international markets.
Mar. 31, 2026
NYIOOC Unveils Marketplace for Fresh, Award-Winning Olive Oils
The new NYIOOC Marketplace at oliveoilshop.com features only current-year winners of the World Olive Oil Competition, sold by producers and authorized distributors in Europe, the United States and Canada.
Mar. 30, 2026
Trade Agreements Extend Europe’s Food Quality Rules Beyond Its Borders
By embedding geographical indications into major trade agreements, the European Union is extending a regulatory model that ties food quality to origin, production methods and traceability.
Mar. 30, 2026
On Menorca, an Olive Oil Identity Shaped by Soil, Sea and Wind
The producer Son Felip is drawing attention to a distinctive Menorcan olive oil profile shaped by regenerative farming, island conditions and a long-term commitment to biodiversity.
Mar. 26, 2026
Organic Olive Oil Remains Small Share of Spain’s Growing Organic Food Market
A new Ecovalia report shows organic olive oil remains a small part of organic food spending in Spain, even as the country’s overall organic market continues to expand.
Mar. 26, 2026 Producer Profiles
At Domaine de Gerbaud, Native Provençal Cultivars Shape an Award-Winning Blend
Mar. 26, 2026 Food & Cooking
Umbrian Osteria Uses Interactive Olive Oil List to Deepen Guest Engagement
Mar. 26, 2026 News Briefs
Mar. 25, 2026 News Briefs
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Set for Provisional Launch Despite Mounting Opposition
Mar. 25, 2026
Croatian Producers Launch ‘Ultra Virgin’ Category for Top Dalmatian Olive Oils
Dalmatian olive growers have introduced a new “ultra virgin” classification aimed at distinguishing exceptional oils through stricter chemical, sensory and production standards than those required for extra virgin olive oil.
Mar. 17, 2026
Report Finds Rising Interest in Olive Oil Tourism Amid Knowledge Gap in Italy
Olive oil tourism in Italy grew sharply between 2021 and 2024, but a new report shows most consumers still cannot name a single olive cultivar.
Mar. 16, 2026
E.U. Adopts 2040 Climate Target
European Union member states have approved a 2040 climate target requiring emissions to fall 90 percent from 1990 levels, with most of the cuts expected to come from within the bloc.
Mar. 8, 2026
Scientists Say Andalusia’s Recent Weather Extremes Point to Wider Mediterranean Trend
After floods, strong winds and frosts damaged groves in parts of Andalusia, scientists said the disruption reflects a broader Mediterranean climate shift marked by rising aridity and more volatile weather.
Mar. 5, 2026
At 80, Croatian Producer Drago Malić Wins Gold at 2026 NYIOOC
A retired math and physics teacher with four decades in olive growing, Drago Malić won Croatia a Gold Award at the 2026 NYIOOC with a blend led by Oblica.
Mar. 5, 2026
Food Safety Authority Seeks Public Input as EU Reassesses Xylella Fastidiosa Control Options
A sweeping assessment of studies across the EU concludes there is no field-ready cure for Xylella fastidiosa, as regulators consider updates to surveillance and containment.
Mar. 4, 2026
Mandranova Blends Hospitality and Olive Oil Craft in Southern Sicily
The family-run estate near Palma di Montechiaro pairs olive groves and almond orchards with 15 guest rooms and a private villa, offering visitors a closer look at how award-winning extra virgin olive oil is made.
Jan. 28, 2026
From Ancient Olive Trees to Michelin Recognition, Croatian Producers Redefine Agritourism
Croatian producers Nives and Goran Morović restored a 400-year-old olive grove on Dugi Otok, producing award-winning extra virgin olive oils and creating an estate recently recognized with three Michelin Keys.
Jan. 28, 2026
New Study Ranks Areas in Greece Most Suitable for Olive Cultivation
Researchers say climate and terrain data could help farmers, insurers and policymakers plan the future of olive cultivation in Greece.
Jan. 27, 2026
Olive Oil Times Sommelier Certificate Program Returns to London in March
The Olive Oil Times Education Lab will host its five-day Sommelier Certificate Program in London from March 9 to 13, offering immersive instruction in olive oil sensory analysis, production, health, culinary applications and quality assessment.
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.