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Nov. 12, 2025
Report Exposes Extortion and Violence in Syriaās Olive Heartland
Once responsible for a third of Syriaās olive oil, Afrinās 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 Sicilyās Belice Valley, Carmen Bonfante crafts Embrace, a premium extra virgin olive oil created to honor her islandās 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 News Briefs
Hot, Dry Start to Autumn Lowers Production Estimates in Spain
Oct. 29, 2025 Producer Profiles
Oct. 28, 2025 Production
Oct. 21, 2025 Producer Profiles
In Chileās CuricĆ³ Valley, Agroindustrial Siracusa Builds an Olive Oil Success Story
Oct. 21, 2025 Production
Catalonia Expects Significant Increase in Olive Oil Production
Oct. 20, 2025
Among Brazilās Rocky Hills, Azeite Pedregais Cultivates Award-Winning Olive Oils
In Brazilās 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 Greeceās 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 bacteriumās 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
Chileās Olive Farmers Report Rebound Harvest
Chileās olive growers and millers reported a 33 percent increase in production, attributing the rebound to improved weather conditions and the European Unionās 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 Italyās 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 Italyās olive oil supply.
Sep. 26, 2025
Turkish Producer Monsida Eyes Global Markets After Record Harvest
After decades of experience in the olive oil sector, the producer behind Monsida is betting on early harvest endemic monovarietals to break through at home and abroad.
Sep. 26, 2025
Crafting Award-Winning Olive Oil in the Shadow of Mount Fuji
Hundreds of kilometers away from Japanās central olive-growing hub, one producer has braved the elements to produce unique extra virgin olive oil.
Sep. 25, 2025
Italian Olive Oil Producers Optimistic Despite Challenges
Italian farmers and millers are optimistic about the upcoming olive harvest, but challenges from weather and pests remain. Prices are expected to remain high.
Sep. 22, 2025
Postira Symposium Honors Leaders of Adriatic Olive Oil Renaissance
The International Symposium on Olive Oil of Croatia and the Adriatic Coast concluded in Postira, BraÄ, with the first-ever Olive Oil Times Champion of Excellence Awards, honoring producers and experts whose work has elevated the regionās oils to global acclaim.
Sep. 22, 2025
Navarraās Aceite Artajo Marries Cutting-Edge Tech with Centuries of Olive Oil Heritage
From smart irrigation and solar-powered cooling to trials with dozens of olive varieties, the family-run estate is blending innovation with heritage to produce award-winning organic extra virgin olive oils for markets at home and abroad.
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.
Sep. 20, 2025
New Biopesticides Prove Effective at Mitigating Symptoms of Xylella
Three new biopesticides targeting Xylella fastidiosa developed by Biovexo may soon be available, offering hope in curbing the epidemic.