By Daniel Dawson
Dec. 4, 2025
Italian Geographical Indications See Record Growth, Driven by Olive Oil and Wine
Italy’s certified food sector reached €20.7 billion in 2024, with PDO and PGI olive oils posting record gains as exports and retail demand climbed.
Nov. 26, 2025
Global Olive Oil Production Hits Record 3.5 Million Tons
A new report forecasts global olive oil production at a record 3.507 million tons for 2024/25, driven by strong recovery in Spain and rising output in non-EU countries.
Nov. 26, 2025 News Briefs
Nov. 21, 2025 Production
Nov. 17, 2025 World
Amid the Hum of Olive Mills, Afrin Farmers Work Under Threat
Nov. 17, 2025 Health
Study Links Oleic Acid to Stronger Immune Response in Cancer Patients
Nov. 11, 2025 Business
Officials Outline China’s Olive Oil Future at Hubei Conference
Jan. 7, 2026 Production
Greek Olive Growers Face Sharp Declines as Pests Ravage Harvest
Jan. 7, 2026 News Briefs
Olive Pit Biochar Shows Promise as Low-Carbon Alternative in Concrete Production
Jan. 6, 2026 Food & Cooking
Chianti Classico PDO Celebrates New Harvest at Florence Event
Jan. 5, 2026 Producer Profiles
How a Family Mill in Florence Built Five Decades of Olive Oil Craftsmanship
Jan. 5, 2026 Production
Scientists Identify Xylella-Tolerant Olive Varieties and Test Heat Treatments
Jan. 5, 2026 News Briefs
EU Delays Mercosur Trade Deal After Italy and France Withhold Support
Jan. 5, 2026
Early Data Points to Weaker Olive Oil Production Across Andalusia
Farmers across Andalusia are reporting lower olive harvests and weaker oil yields early in the 2025/26 season, raising fresh doubts about Spain’s production outlook.
Dec. 31, 2025
The 10 Most-Read Olive Oil Times Articles of the Year
From climate pressures and scientific breakthroughs to shifting consumer habits and historic milestones, these were the Olive Oil Times stories that readers returned to the most in 2025.
Dec. 15, 2025
Young Sicilian Producer Revitalizes Ancient Groves with Innovation
A third-generation producer in western Sicily is combining family tradition, scientific training and innovative farming practices to produce award-winning olive oil while adapting to climate change.
Dec. 5, 2025
Tuscia Producer Builds a Legacy of Award-Winning Organic Oils
On the hills above Lake Bolsena, Alessandra Nicolai has transformed her family’s land into a model of organic farming, producing the award-winning A1980 extra virgin olive oil and expanding into natural wines.
Nov. 21, 2025
Against the Odds, Colombia’s Only Olive Farm Turns to Tourism
After decades of experimentation, a pioneering family has defied Colombia’s subtropical climate to produce small quantities of extra virgin olive oil.
Nov. 17, 2025
How Live Streaming Powers Sales for a Sichuan Olive Oil Producer
Producing organic extra virgin olive oil in the humid climate of northern Sichuan comes with a range of challenges. Social media has proven essential to finding and retaining customers.
Nov. 17, 2025
Canadian Company Brings New Recognition to Cretan Olive Oils
Panagiotis Tsiriotakis returned to his roots, founding Acropolis Organics and bringing global recognition to his Cretan extra virgin olive oils.
Dec. 15, 2025
Researchers Detect Microplastics in Italian Olive Oils Using New Imaging Technique
A new study published in Food Chemistry found microplastics in Italian extra virgin olive oils, highlighting differences linked to supply chain length and production practices.
Dec. 1, 2025 Food & Cooking
Researchers Warn Ultra-Processed Foods Are Driving a Global Public-Health Crisis
Nov. 17, 2025 Health
Study Links Oleic Acid to Stronger Immune Response in Cancer Patients
Nov. 4, 2025 News Briefs
Frequent Olive Oil Consumption Linked to Smaller Waistlines, Study Finds
Nov. 4, 2025 News Briefs
New Research Strengthens Link Between Olive Oil Polyphenols and Cardiovascular Health
Oct. 20, 2025 News Briefs
Oct. 9, 2025
Olive Tree Emerges as Symbol of Interconnected Health and Sustainability
A new review led by Yale researchers highlights the olive tree’s unique role in connecting human, animal, and environmental health — a living model of the “One Health” approach to sustainability.
Jan. 7, 2026 Production
Greek Olive Growers Face Sharp Declines as Pests Ravage Harvest
Jan. 5, 2026 Production
Scientists Identify Xylella-Tolerant Olive Varieties and Test Heat Treatments
Dec. 29, 2025 Opinions
China’s Olive Oil Sector Alleviates Poverty but Struggles to Compete
Dec. 29, 2025 News Briefs
High-Density Olive Groves Shown to Capture More Carbon Than Traditional Plantings
Dec. 23, 2025 Producer Profiles
Early Harvests, Ethics and the Pursuit of Exceptional Olive Oil
Dec. 19, 2025 News Briefs
Heat, Drought and Rising Costs Drive Down Portugal’s Olive Harvest
Dec. 18, 2025
Climate Pressures Drive Search for New Olive Varieties Suited to Modern Groves
Climate change and labor shortages are pushing olive growers to explore new varieties that offer greater resilience, productivity and flavor diversity.
Nov. 17, 2025
EU Moves to Streamline Farm Rules and Help Farmers Compete
EU lawmakers have reached a provisional deal to simplify the Common Agricultural Policy, easing administrative burdens on farmers, reducing inspections and expanding support for small and organic producers.
Sep. 22, 2025
The Essential Guide to Harvesting Olives
The olive harvest is an essential step in extra virgin olive oil and table olive production. From timing to methodology, every aspect of the harvest makes a difference.
Jun. 28, 2025
Oleacein: The Promising Phenolic Compound in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Oleacein, a phenolic compound found in extra virgin olive oil, has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and potential anti-atherosclerotic properties with significant impacts on human health.
Oct. 9, 2025 Health
Olive Tree Emerges as Symbol of Interconnected Health and Sustainability
Sep. 22, 2025 Basics
Jul. 23, 2025 Business
Jul. 8, 2025 Health
Jan. 6, 2026
Chianti Classico PDO Celebrates New Harvest at Florence Event
The Chianti Classico PDO Oil Consortium marked its 50th anniversary with ‘Novo,’ a new event in Florence celebrating extra virgin olive oils from the latest harvest.
Dec. 15, 2025 News Briefs
Italy’s National Cuisine Inscribed on UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List
Dec. 1, 2025 Food & Cooking
Researchers Warn Ultra-Processed Foods Are Driving a Global Public-Health Crisis
Nov. 11, 2025 Food & Cooking
Sep. 25, 2025 Food & Cooking
Aug. 5, 2025 Food & Cooking
Discover the Versatility and Nutritional Value of Greek Rusks
Jun. 19, 2025
The Role of Table Olives in Italy’s Culinary Heritage
From Taggiasca olives served cold in Liguria to stuffed, breaded and fried all’ascolana olives in Marche, regions across Italy incorporate their native varieties into the local food.
Jan. 7, 2026
Olive Pit Biochar Shows Promise as Low-Carbon Alternative in Concrete Production
Researchers in Spain are testing biochar made from olive pits as a replacement for sand in concrete, a move that could significantly reduce carbon emissions from construction.
Dec. 29, 2025
High-Density Olive Groves Shown to Capture More Carbon Than Traditional Plantings
New research from Spain shows that high-density olive groves capture significantly more carbon dioxide per hectare than traditional plantings, highlighting olive farming’s potential role in climate mitigation.
Dec. 18, 2025
World Nears 1.5°C Threshold as Three-Year Heat Streak Confirms Climate Shift
New data from Europe’s Copernicus Climate Change Service show global temperatures over the past three years have exceeded the 1.5°C threshold, underscoring that record heat is no longer a short-term anomaly.