Production
Mar. 17, 2026
New Research Suggests Olives May Reveal Oil Quality Before Milling
A new study suggests that analyzing the metabolic profile of olives before extraction could help predict some of the chemical and sensory characteristics of the oil they will produce.
Mar. 17, 2026
How Rio Grande do Sul Became the Center of Brazil’s Olive Oil Industry
From roadside shops and theme parks to guided harvests and tastings, producers in Rio Grande do Sul are using tourism and diversification to build Brazil’s olive oil industry.
Mar. 8, 2026
Scientists Say Andalusia’s Recent Weather Extremes Point to Wider Mediterranean Trend
After floods, strong winds and frosts damaged groves in parts of Andalusia, scientists said the disruption reflects a broader Mediterranean climate shift marked by rising aridity and more volatile weather.
Mar. 5, 2026
Food Safety Authority Seeks Public Input as EU Reassesses Xylella Fastidiosa Control Options
A sweeping assessment of studies across the EU concludes there is no field-ready cure for Xylella fastidiosa, as regulators consider updates to surveillance and containment.
Mar. 4, 2026
Mandranova Blends Hospitality and Olive Oil Craft in Southern Sicily
The family-run estate near Palma di Montechiaro pairs olive groves and almond orchards with 15 guest rooms and a private villa, offering visitors a closer look at how award-winning extra virgin olive oil is made.
Mar. 1, 2026
Early Harvest Signals Record Year in Brazil’s Minas Gerais
Olive growers in Brazil’s Minas Gerais say an early harvest, strong flowering and favorable winter conditions are setting the stage for a record year, even as heavy summer rains shape quality and milling decisions.
Mar. 1, 2026 Producer Profiles
Inside Séka Hills’ Quality-First Approach in California’s Capay Valley
Feb. 26, 2026 Producer Profiles
Feb. 23, 2026 News Briefs
Orthodox Monastery Earns Three Gold Awards at NYIOOC for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Feb. 23, 2026 Production
Sustainable, Low-Cost Process Turns Olive Pomace Into Nutrient-Rich Sheep Feed
Feb. 23, 2026 Olive Varieties
Svalbard Seed Vault to Receive First Olive Seeds in Bid to Protect Genetic Diversity
Feb. 10, 2026
Weeks of Rain and Flooding Slow Spain’s Olive Harvest, Threatening Output Targets
Spain’s olive harvest has been disrupted by weeks of rain and storms, prompting AEMO to trim its 2025/26 production outlook to about 1.2 million tons and warn of a lower share of extra virgin olive oil.
Feb. 6, 2026
Morocco’s Olive Harvest Races Ahead as Rain, Cold and Labor Shortages Tighten the Window
Moroccan growers are accelerating the harvest after a delayed start and weeks of rain and cold. Labor shortages and higher wages are squeezing timelines even as extraction rates rise and retail olive oil prices fall.
Feb. 6, 2026
Accademia Olearia Builds on Sardinia’s Heritage with Quality-Driven Growth
The Sardinian producer is increasing plantings across five municipalities and updating its milling line, while maintaining wide grove spacing and circular reuse of byproducts.
Feb. 6, 2026
Early NYIOOC Award Highlights Montenegro’s Growing Inland Olive Sector
Balša Baletić, an olive grower in Zeta near Podgorica, earned a Silver Award at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for Oro, a blend of Oblica, Istarska bjelica, Leccino and Pendolino.
Feb. 4, 2026
Extreme Weather Fuels Volatility Across the Global Olive Oil Market
Localized climate extremes are increasingly disrupting olive harvests, driving price volatility and reshaping trade flows across the global market.
Feb. 2, 2026
On Stromboli, Olive Trees Help Restore Land, Community and Tradition
A community-led olive cultivation project on Stromboli is restoring terraces, stabilizing slopes and reconnecting residents with the island’s agricultural heritage.
Jan. 28, 2026
From Ancient Olive Trees to Michelin Recognition, Croatian Producers Redefine Agritourism
Croatian producers Nives and Goran Morović restored a 400-year-old olive grove on Dugi Otok, producing award-winning extra virgin olive oils and creating an estate recently recognized with three Michelin Keys.
Dec. 8, 2025
Extreme Weather Ravages Olive Groves Across Greece, Undermining 2025 Output
Hailstorms of unusual intensity have devastated olive farms across Greece, leaving producers facing severe losses in a year already marked by climate and pest pressures.
Dec. 5, 2025
Archaeologists Uncover Massive Roman Olive Oil Complex in Tunisia
Archaeologists excavating Henchir el-Begar in central Tunisia have uncovered one of the largest olive-oil production complexes of the Roman world, complete with monumental beam presses.
Dec. 5, 2025
In Puglia’s Ancient Groves, a Young Producer Charts a High-Tech Future for Ulivè
Azienda Agricola Emmanuel Sanarica is redefining olive farming in Puglia, combining research, technology and biodiversity to produce award-winning oils such as Ulivè.
Dec. 4, 2025
China Bets on Hubei to Lead the Next Phase of Olive Oil Development
Hubei, China’s smallest olive-producing region, is investing heavily in research and olive milling byproducts as it seeks to become a national hub for the industry.
Dec. 4, 2025
Traditional Growers Unite to Defend Spain’s Historic Olive Groves
Three dozen cooperatives representing 15,000 farmers have launched the Traditional Olive Grove Association, aiming to defend Spain’s historic olive-growing landscapes amid rising pressure from industrial groves.
Dec. 4, 2025
Producers Divided on 2025 Olive Harvest Amid Climate and Market Strains
Growers reported strong quality but reduced yields in 2025, reflecting a year defined by heat waves, erratic weather and mounting production costs.
Dec. 1, 2025
In Oliveto Citra, a Family Mill Advances Research, Sustainability and Quality
The skilled millers behind Oleificio Dell'Orto craft premium extra virgin olive oils in Campania from native varieties, guided by a strong commitment to research and education.
Dec. 1, 2025
Turkey Braces for Sharp Drop in Olive Oil Output as Weather and Costs Take Toll
Producers across Turkey report one of the most challenging seasons in years, with poor fruit set and severe drought expected to push olive oil output sharply lower.