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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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