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Opinions

Opinions

Apr. 14, 2025

Oppose Tariffs on Healthy Foods Americans Need

Tariffs on olive oil could harm American consumers and their health. NAOOA is working to educate policymakers and prevent increased prices.

Producer Profiles

Mar. 28, 2025

Tunisian Producer Targets Medicinal Market

Eagle Olive Oil from northern Tunisia earned a Silver Award at the 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for a Chetoui monovarietal.

Aerial view of several leafless trees with a dark ground and sparse green vegetation. - Olive Oil Times
Opinions

Mar. 25, 2024

Scientists Defend Study Finding Xylella Not Responsible for Most OQDS

Margherita Ciervo and Marco Scortichini defend their research that found Xylella fastidiosa was not responsible for most Apulian olive tree deaths over the past decade.

Small waterfall flowing over moss-covered rocks in a forested area. - Olive Oil Times
Opinions

Sep. 26, 2023

Study Reveals Deep Faults in Carbon Credits; Olive Trees May Present a Solution

While some forest preservation projects generate millions more carbon credits than they should, traditional olive growers are missing out on a potential revenue stream.

Aerial view of a neatly arranged olive tree plantation with rows of trees. - Olive Oil Times
Opinions

Sep. 7, 2023

Better Soil Management Can Save Mediterranean Olive Groves

It feels like climate change has arrived, and the olive oil industry might be first in the firing line. Luckily, we already know what to do.

Close-up view of a molecular structure featuring green and yellow atoms connected by bonds. - Olive Oil Times
Opinions

Jun. 13, 2022

For Some, Choosing Olive Oil Is All in The Numbers

Just when we're making some progress convincing consumers that choosing olive is easy, here come the phenatics.

A wooden spoon holding several black olives in olive oil, with a blurred background. - Olive Oil Times
A river winding through a landscape with trees and rocky areas under a clear sky. - Olive Oil Times
Abstract artwork featuring intersecting lines in green and yellow hues on a light background. - Olive Oil Times
A vintage advertisement featuring a woman standing next to a can of La Superba olive oil by the sea. - Olive Oil Times
A man with white hair and glasses speaking, wearing a dark suit and patterned tie. - Olive Oil Times
Olive trees in a grove with sunlight filtering through the leaves in a natural setting. - Olive Oil Times
Opinions

Aug. 10, 2020

Seeing the Olive Tree as a Living Being

Beware the mistakes in growing strategies when the olive tree is treated as a machine.

Three bottles of California Olive Ranch extra virgin olive oil with different labels: Mild & Buttery, Everyday, Rich & Robust. - Olive Oil Times
Opinions

Nov. 20, 2018

'Crafted in California' Makes its Debut

Prompted by the scarcity and cost of local fruit, California Olive Ranch unveiled a new range of imported blends.

Bottle of garlic extra virgin olive oil next to garlic bulbs and a small dish of olive oil. - Olive Oil Times
World

Nov. 14, 2018

The 'Flavored Extra Virgin' Oxymoron

Flavored oils are the low-hanging fruit -- an abandonment of the educational track the industry has been following to lure buyers with Sriracha and smoke.

A blurred image showing a large crowd of people walking on a busy street. - Olive Oil Times
World

May. 9, 2018

World Olive Oil Consumption Hasn't Risen Since 2003, Even With 1B More People

Countless studies have proved the health benefits of olive oil. Why are we consuming less today than we did 14 years ago?

A collection of olive oil bottles with distinct labels and designs arranged in a row. - Olive Oil Times
World

Mar. 14, 2018

There’s No Such Thing As the ‘World’s Best Olive Oil’

Identifying 'the best' among the world's exceptional olive oils is misguided.

Close-up of hands typing on a laptop keyboard with a reflective surface. - Olive Oil Times
World

Dec. 21, 2016

Olive Oil Times Shares Results of First Readers’ Poll

Olive Oil Times invited 5,000 ‘loyal readers’ among its newsletter subscribers to complete a brief survey in advance of the fourth redesign of the publication since its 2010 debut.

A woman with long hair looking shocked while holding a tablet in a dimly lit room. - Olive Oil Times
Opinions

Nov. 30, 2016

80 Percent is the New 69 Percent

'Eighty percent' is the rising star when you really want to drill home how much olive oil is 'fake' in the world.

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Olive trees arranged in rows on a hillside with green grass and distant mountains. - Olive Oil Times
Opinions

Dec. 3, 2013

Extra Virgin Olive Oil IGP Sicilia

Sicily's huge environmental and biodiversity heritage must be preserved and promoted through a Protected Designation of Origin.

View of a bridge over water in Stockholm with buildings and trees in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Opinions

Nov. 26, 2013

Notes from Stockholm

Dietary education programs are needed in Sweden where misinformation prevents olive oil from gaining the proper recognition it deserves.

Man holding a bottle of olive oil while shopping in a grocery store aisle. - Olive Oil Times
Opinions

Nov. 19, 2013

In Search of Mislabeled Olive Oil to Make a Buck

Reading the 2010 study that found most extra virgin olive oils mislabeled, a Washington man went out to find one to complain about.

Vast yellow canola fields with mountains in the background in China. - Olive Oil Times
Health

Oct. 28, 2013

Mediterranean Diet Gaining Among Nutritionists But Olive Oil Still on Sidelines

Despite the recognition of the benefits of the Mediterranean diet, olive oil continues to be overlooked in the dietetic community.

Two individuals sitting and sketching in an olive grove while a third person stands and observes. - Olive Oil Times
World

Oct. 21, 2013

An Open-Air Workshop of Sustainability

Let’s start thinking of an olive grove as a place where it is possible to practice and experience outdoor environmental education.

Cover of a report titled 'Olive Oil: Conditions of Competition between U.S. and Major Foreign Supplier Industries' with an American flag background. - Olive Oil Times
Opinions

Sep. 30, 2013

Trade Commission Report Fails to Consider Latest E.U. Measures

As is often the case with government reports, one hand is paying no attention to what the other hand is doing.

Two individuals in a discussion, one speaking into a microphone and the other gesturing with their hand. - Olive Oil Times
Opinions

Sep. 25, 2013

U.S. Launches Coordinated Strikes on E.U. Olive Oil Strongholds from Washington and Sacramento

It might not have been the offensive many were expecting over the past few weeks, though it was carefully targeted.

Cover of a report titled 'Olive Oil: Conditions of Competition between U.S. and Major Foreign Supplier Industries'. - Olive Oil Times
Opinions

Sep. 17, 2013

Trade Commission Report a Good Read for New World Producers

A report released last week by the U.S. International Trade Commission made for a good weekend read, especially in California.

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