Production
Feb. 26, 2026
Gold Award Marks a Standout NYIOOC Debut for Jaén Picual
Pago de Espejo earned a Gold Award at the 2026 NYIOOC, with co-owner Rosario Minchón Espejo crediting early harvesting, careful milling and a focus on balance for the debut win.
Feb. 23, 2026
Orthodox Monastery Earns Three Gold Awards at NYIOOC for Bosnia and Herzegovina
A Serbian Orthodox monastery in southern Herzegovina won three Gold Awards at the NYIOOC, adding to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s growing list of recognitions at the world’s largest olive oil quality contest.
Feb. 23, 2026
Sustainable, Low-Cost Process Turns Olive Pomace Into Nutrient-Rich Sheep Feed
Researchers and farmers in Tuscany are testing a low-cost process that pairs moist olive pomace with absorbent brewer’s grain to create digestible silage for sheep.
Feb. 23, 2026
Svalbard Seed Vault to Receive First Olive Seeds in Bid to Protect Genetic Diversity
Olive seeds will be deposited for the first time in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault later this month, in a project backed by the International Olive Council and the FAO to safeguard genetic diversity amid mounting climate and disease pressures.
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 Producer Profiles
Accademia Olearia Builds on Sardinia’s Heritage with Quality-Driven Growth
Feb. 6, 2026 Producer Profiles
Early NYIOOC Award Highlights Montenegro’s Growing Inland Olive Sector
Feb. 4, 2026 Production
Extreme Weather Fuels Volatility Across the Global Olive Oil Market
Feb. 2, 2026 Production
On Stromboli, Olive Trees Help Restore Land, Community and Tradition
Jan. 28, 2026 Production
From Ancient Olive Trees to Michelin Recognition, Croatian Producers Redefine Agritourism
Jan. 28, 2026
New Study Ranks Areas in Greece Most Suitable for Olive Cultivation
Researchers say climate and terrain data could help farmers, insurers and policymakers plan the future of olive cultivation in Greece.
Jan. 22, 2026
Women Farmers at the Forefront of Olive Oil’s Future, UN Says
As the United Nations prepares for the International Year of the Woman Farmer in 2026, women olive oil producers from Greece, Portugal, Tunisia and Lebanon share how resilience, sustainability and stewardship guide their work.
Jan. 14, 2026
USDA Forecasts Modest Decline in EU Olive Oil Production
A new USDA report forecasts a modest drop in EU olive oil output, citing heat, drought and pest pressure across key producing regions.
Jan. 14, 2026
Ice and Subzero Temperatures Test Olive Trees in Northern Adriatic Hinterland
Freezing rain and subzero temperatures have damaged olive groves in northern Dalmatia, with growers and experts warning that the full impact will only become clear in spring.
Jan. 7, 2026
Greek Olive Growers Face Sharp Declines as Pests Ravage Harvest
Late rains, pest infestations and labor shortages are converging to make this one of Greece’s most difficult olive oil seasons in decades.
Jan. 5, 2026
Scientists Identify Xylella-Tolerant Olive Varieties and Test Heat Treatments
The BeXyl project has identified olive varieties with greater tolerance to Xylella fastidiosa and reported early results from an experimental thermal treatment against the bacteria.
Dec. 29, 2025
China’s Olive Oil Sector Alleviates Poverty but Struggles to Compete
China’s olive oil sector has expanded rapidly with strong government backing, but experts say heavy subsidies and state control have limited efficiency, profitability and global competitiveness.
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.
Dec. 1, 2025
Montenegrin Producers Push to Boost Consumption as Ancient Groves Face Threats
In Bar and Ulcinj, ancient olive trees still thrive, but low consumption and growing development pressure worry producers. A new digital initiative aims to change that.
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. 21, 2025
Longnan Emerges as China’s Fastest-Growing Olive Oil Hub
Longnan, in China’s arid northwest, has become the country’s leading olive oil region, producing more than half of all domestic olives and investing heavily in mills, irrigation and farmer support.
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. 12, 2025
Report Exposes Extortion and Violence in Syria’s Olive Heartland
Once responsible for a third of Syria’s olive oil, Afrin’s farmers now face illegal levies, intimidation and violence under militia control, according to a new report by Syrians for Truth and Justice.
Nov. 11, 2025
A Sicilian Olive Oil That Blends Heritage, Design and Sustainability
In southwestern Sicily’s Belice Valley, Carmen Bonfante crafts Embrace, a premium extra virgin olive oil created to honor her island’s native olive varieties and welcoming spirit, with corporate responsibility at the heart of her vision.
Nov. 4, 2025
Drought and Low Yields Push Jordan to Explore Olive Oil Imports
With output expected to fall by half due to drought and natural yield cycles, Jordan faces rising olive oil prices and supply shortages.