Production
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.
Oct. 29, 2025
Hot, Dry Start to Autumn Lowers Production Estimates in Spain
The lack of rain and high temperatures at the start of autumn have led Spain’s leading cooperative to lower its harvest estimate.
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Oct. 21, 2025 Producer Profiles
In Chile’s Curicó Valley, Agroindustrial Siracusa Builds an Olive Oil Success Story
Oct. 21, 2025 Production
Catalonia Expects Significant Increase in Olive Oil Production
Oct. 20, 2025 Producer Profiles
Among Brazil’s Rocky Hills, Azeite Pedregais Cultivates Award-Winning 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.
Aug. 25, 2025
Warming Weather Gives a Boost to Swiss Olive Cultivation
Switzerland is another central European country where warming weather has favored the cultivation of olive trees.
Aug. 21, 2025
Mild Temperatures Worry Olive Growers in Central and Northern Italy
Cool, wet weather has led to increased olive fruit fly activity. Authorities recommend preventative measures and treatments in infected groves.
Aug. 11, 2025
Italian Olive Oil Sector Demonstrates Resilience in New Report
A report from Ismea showed that exports and organic farming in Italy expanded even as production and consumption continue to decline.
Aug. 11, 2025
Luberon’s Unique Geology Helps Set One Award-Winning Producer Apart
The producers behind Domaine de la Sénancole have leveraged Luberon’s geology and Provence’s local olive varieties to produce a sustainable and sought-after olive oil.
Aug. 5, 2025
Harvest in New Zealand Shows Promise
New Zealand's 2025 olive harvest is off to a promising start, with challenges reported in northern regions but overall optimism for a strong yield.
Jul. 23, 2025
Egypt Proposes Geographical Indication for Ras Sedr Olive Oil
Egypt's Ras Sedr region has proposed new GI for local extra virgin olive oil, aiming to add value to production and boost sustainable farming.
Jul. 23, 2025
Italian Producers Wrap Up a Modest Season
The moderate harvest comes amid a wider trend of declining olive oil production. Producer groups are working to add value and improve climate resilience.
Jul. 17, 2025
Solar Ban in Italy Pushes Developers Into Olive Oil Production
Italian agri-solar PV projects are thriving despite a ban on utility-scale solar on agricultural land. Companies are finding success in combining renewables with farming.