Production
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. 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. 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 Olive Varieties
Climate Pressures Drive Search for New Olive Varieties Suited to Modern Groves
Dec. 15, 2025 Producer Profiles
Young Sicilian Producer Revitalizes Ancient Groves with Innovation
Dec. 15, 2025 Production
China’s Olive Oil Production Climbs, but Harvest Outlook Remains Uneven
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. 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.
Oct. 20, 2025
Among Brazil’s Rocky Hills, Azeite Pedregais Cultivates Award-Winning Olive Oils
In Brazil’s rugged Serra do Sudeste, Azeite Pedregais transforms rocky terrain and relentless winds into award-winning extra virgin olive oils.
Oct. 15, 2025
Persistent Climate and Pest Pressures Undermine Greece’s Olive Oil Recovery
Greek olive oil production is expected to remain below 200,000 tons this crop year, with Crete experiencing a sharp decline due to drought and damage from the olive fruit fly.
Oct. 15, 2025
Sustainability Takes Root in the Hills Above Florence
Fattoria Poggio di Fiesole, a Tuscan estate with a rich history and dedication to sustainability, produces an award-winning organic olive oil.
Oct. 9, 2025
Alarm in Gargano as Xylella Reaches New Northern Front
A new Xylella fastidiosa outbreak near Cagnano Varano marks the bacterium’s northernmost spread in Puglia, prompting containment efforts and genetic analysis to trace its origin.
Oct. 8, 2025
Summer Heat Trims Andalusian Olive Oil Output
Andalusian olive oil production is forecast to fall 5.5 percent to 1.08 million tons in the 2025/26 crop year, as an exceptionally hot and dry summer offset the benefits of abundant spring rains.
Oct. 8, 2025
Chile’s Olive Farmers Report Rebound Harvest
Chile’s olive growers and millers reported a 33 percent increase in production, attributing the rebound to improved weather conditions and the European Union’s removal of tariffs on Chilean olive oil imports.
Oct. 3, 2025
Portuguese Group Expands Sustainability Program After Alentejo Success
Olivum seeks to add value to Portuguese extra virgin olive oils through an expanded certification program, ensuring environmental, social and economic sustainability.
Oct. 3, 2025
Monini Builds on Italy’s Olive Oil Legacy with Modern Investments
Rooted in Umbria and fresh off four Gold Awards at the 2025 NYIOOC, Monini is marrying heritage with modern farming, planting 800,000 olive trees to safeguard Italy’s olive oil supply.