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Jan. 18, 2024
Controlling Black Scale in California Groves
While the invasive insect does not impact oil quality, heavy infestations can reduce olive yields. The pest is expected to spread as California’s winters become milder.
Jan. 16, 2024
El Niño Decimates Peruvian Olive Harvest
Olive oil production in Peru is expected to fall by as much as 90 percent in 2024.
Jan. 16, 2024
IOC Leader Focuses on Expanding Cultivation, Fighting Climate Change
The International Olive Council director, Jaime Lillo, says the future of olive oil production lies beyond the Mediterranean.
Jan. 15, 2024 Producer Profiles
Producers in Uruguay See Awards Fueling Exports, Local Olive Oil Culture
Jan. 5, 2024 Producer Profiles
Buoyed by Awards, the Pope’s Official EVOO Producer Looks Ahead to Harvest
Jan. 5, 2024 Production
Experts Offer Pest-Control Tips for California's Hobby Growers
Jan. 3, 2024 News Briefs
Jan. 3, 2024 Producer Profiles
Jan. 3, 2024
Researchers Develop Algorithm to Predict Harvest Potential from Climate Data
The publicly available algorithm was developed using 15 years of data from Italy to compare how combinations of climatic events impacted subsequent harvests.
Jan. 2, 2024
Corto Bets on Olives as Crop of The Future in Changing Sacramento Valley
As California deals with the impacts of climate change, rising labor costs and worker shortages, Corto Olive president Cliff Little believes planting more olives is a solution.
Dec. 21, 2023
Climate Extremes, Economic Pressures Dampen 2023 Harvest, Survey Finds
Olive oil producers gave the 2023 harvest a dismal rating in terms of yields and quality.
Dec. 19, 2023
Olive Center Works to Educate Next Generation of Ag. Pros
The Olea Learn program teaches undergraduates the necessary agronomic and business skills to run an olive farming and olive oil production business.
Dec. 19, 2023
Brazil’s Al-Zait Rises to International Acclaim
In only two seasons, southern Brazilian producer Al-Zait has gone from a newcomer to olive oil production to an award-winner on the biggest stage.
Dec. 13, 2023
An Olive Harvest Under Bombardment in Southern Lebanon
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has drawn in Hezbollah militants from Lebanon, threatening olive farmers and their livelihoods.
Dec. 12, 2023
Production Rebound Still Expected in France After Mixed Harvest
Production could rise to 4,400 tons, though some producers are seeing worse yields than last year.
Dec. 11, 2023
Small-Scale Farmers Celebrate Big-Time Success in Central California
Richard and Myrna Meisler have turned a passion project into one of California’s most-awarded extra virgin olive oils.
Dec. 5, 2023
Hard Work Yields World-Class Quality in Brazil
Estância das Oliveiras earned seven Gold Awards at the 2023 NYIOOC, the most in a single year for any Brazilian producer.
Dec. 5, 2023
Soaring Expenses Strain Producers in Southern Europe
Olive oil producers in Spain, Italy and Greece are grappling with challenges that threaten the viability of the sector.
Nov. 29, 2023
Chilean Producer Bets Big on Italian Varieties
Olivos Ruta del Sol takes advantage of Chile’s terroir to produce some of the country's best extra virgin olive oils.
Nov. 27, 2023
The Ricchiuti Family's 15-Year Journey to Olive Oil Excellence
The family behind Enzo Olive Oil have built a fledgling olive farm to one of the Golden State's most awarded brands.
Nov. 27, 2023
Producers Behind Loco Galbasa Achieve Childhood Dream, World-Class Quality
The Sicilian brand Loco Galbasa combines the pursuit of quality and the commitment to environmental sustainability.
Nov. 27, 2023
South African Producers Celebrate Quality After Season Marred by Blackouts
Seven producers from South Africa’s Western Cape combined to win a record-high 16 awards at the world’s largest olive oil quality competition.
Nov. 27, 2023
The company says it will produce its first California olive oil in 2027 and anticipates yields of one million liters.