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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.
Sep. 13, 2025
Researchers Complete Mapping of Frantoio, Leccino Genomes
After two years of painstaking work, researchers are one step closer to identifying why some olives are more resilient to the impacts of climate change.
Sep. 13, 2025 World
Olive Oil Production in Leading Countries Forecast to Fall to 2.65 Million Tons
Sep. 9, 2025 News Briefs
Sep. 2, 2025 Production
Peru’s Olive Oil Sector Eyes Record Rebound in Despite Pest and Trade Challenges
Aug. 26, 2025 Producer Profiles
With Roots in Tradition, Producer Behind Azeite 4C Turns Focus to Quality
Aug. 26, 2025 Producer Profiles
Aug. 25, 2025
Australian Olive Growers Have Good Harvest Despite Drought
Irrigation proved crucial in some areas of the country, but farmers and millers still experienced good volumes and a high-quality production.
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.
Jul. 8, 2025
New Xylella Fastidiosa Infections Identified in Puglia
The latest infection of four olive trees marks the northernmost detection of Xylella fastidiosa in Italy’s southern Puglia region.
Jul. 8, 2025
Before the Flavored Oil Trend, There Was 'Agrumato'
Agrumato olive oil, made with Gentile olives and fresh citrus fruits, is a proprietary recipe from the Ricci family, credited with popularizing flavored olive oil.
Jul. 1, 2025
Apulian Producer Extols Nuances of a Native Variety
Blending early-harvested native Coratina and Ogliarola Garganica olives yielded a Silver Award at the 2025 NYIOOC for Oleificio Fratelli Vieste.
Jul. 1, 2025
Torres Family Expands Legacy With Award-Winning Results
Since the fifth-generation winemakers began crafting extra virgin olive oil from centuries-old trees, their commitment to quality has been consistently recognized with numerous awards.
Jun. 28, 2025
Family's Love for Italian Cultivar Shapes Generations of Success
The Carroccia family-run olive farm in central Italy produces a celebrated Itrana monovarietal, rooted in love for the unique cultivar and its connection to the 'village of longevity.'
Jun. 25, 2025
Meet the Ligurian Producer Defending a Cultural Heritage
The family behind Tèra de Prie produces award-winning Taggiasca extra virgin olive oil from the thousand-year-old dry stone wall terraces on Italy’s northwestern coast.