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.
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.
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On the Continuing Downward Slide of Olive Oil Prices in Greece
Dec. 9, 2014 Opinions
Nov. 3, 2014
This part of central Italy is famous for its quality oil grown on stony hillsides, but this year the olive fly has caused havoc in Umbria.
Oct. 30, 2014
Corn Oil Lowers Cholesterol: We Can All Go Home
Mazola corn oil reduces cholesterol. Time to pack it all up and finally take up golf like I've wanted to do.
Oct. 10, 2014
California's Olive Oil Time Warp
Thanks to their new self-imposed regulations, California olive oil producers are already partying like it's 2015.
Aug. 18, 2014
IOC Seeks New Method to Measure EVOO Phenolics
The IOC's tender to define new testing methods for phenolic compounds for nutritional labeling claims is a watershed moment for olive oil quality.
Jul. 1, 2014
At the Fancy Food Show in New York, the International Olive Council wasted yet another opportunity to do something that mattered.
Jul. 1, 2014
What's Going On with Olive Oil Prices in Spain?
Prices should have remained lower in these weeks because, even though the outputs are good and packers have enough stock for the next two months.
Mar. 13, 2014
Greek Policy on Olive Oil Labeling in Disarray
Predictably, the flip-flopping on permitted health claims on olive oil labels in Greece stems from politics
May. 20, 2013
It turns out that the biggest threat to our olive groves is not Chinese crops, Moroccan production, low prices or CAP reform.
Apr. 22, 2013
Climate Change Effects on Vines Should Alarm Olive Oil Producers
A study predicts that the climate change will totally change the global map of wine making, and where wine goes, olives follow.
Mar. 28, 2013
This book has everything scientific you’d ever need to know about olives and olive oil, and yet it doesn’t wear you down.
Mar. 17, 2013
The biggest threat these days to olive oil producers is not other olive oil producers, and time is running out to organize a defense.
Mar. 4, 2013
There have been no shortage of plans, but very little in the way of action to save the olive oil sector in Spain.
Feb. 18, 2013
Time for Greek Olive Oil to 'Solve for X'
The Greek olive oil industry could take a cue from Google's concept of "moonshot thinking" to solve the overwhelming problems it faces.
Feb. 10, 2013
Genetics May Prove Valuable for Greek Olive Oil Producers
While the olive oil industry in Greece is shaky, it is time for pioneering thinking and concerted efforts.
Nov. 7, 2012
California's 462,000-Acre 'Field of Dreams'
American olive oil producers and foreign suppliers are headed for a showdown. What's really at stake in the looming olive oil trade war?
