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Aug. 4, 2021
Plant-Derived Treatment Against Asian Bug Shows Promise for Olive Growers
A blend of 11 odorant compounds produced naturally by sunflowers was found to attract female brown marmorated stink bugs. The concoction could be used in traps.
Aug. 4, 2021
Small Farmers and Producers in Italy Organize to Promote Artisanal Oils
The Italian Federation of Independent Olive Growers seeks to promote the culture of small and medium-sized growers and native olive varieties.
Aug. 4, 2021
Family Behind Organic Roots Adapts as California Drought Refuses to Break
The Polit family started out as rice farmers, but the state’s decades-long drought caused them to begin growing olives, which they continue to transform into award-winning oils.
Aug. 2, 2021 Production
Researchers Seek Better Understanding of Olive Drupe Development
Jul. 29, 2021 Producer Profiles
Mavras Olive Oil Company Relies on Tradition, Terroir to Produce Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Jul. 19, 2021 World
Olive Oil Consumption Holds Steady as Production Slips, Latest Data Shows
Jul. 14, 2021 Production
Producers Assess Damage of Springtime Frost Across Southern France
Jul. 12, 2021 Olive Varieties
Jul. 9, 2021
Meet One of Spain’s Hobby Olive Growers
Representing less than one percent of all Spanish olive groves, non-commercial growers face a unique set of joys and challenges associated with oil production.
Jul. 8, 2021
Olive Oil Production In Uruguay Set to Rebound
Production will not exceed the record highs of 2019 but is expected to reach 1,900 tons. Producers report that quality is as high as ever.
Jul. 7, 2021
Tragedy Inspires One Croatian Family to Grow Olives
After the death of their teenage son in 2003, the Deša family took up organic olive cultivation to work through their grief.
Jun. 19, 2021
Plans for New Super-High-Density Olive Groves Receive Funding in Tuscany
Two local banks are continuing to back ArteOlio’s bet that super-high-density olive groves will be profitable in Tuscany. Other companies are taking notice.
Jun. 19, 2021
Award-Winning Producer Seeks to Craft Extra Virgin Olive Oil From Millenary Trees in Croatia
On the island of Pag, one NYIOOC winner plans to transform wild olives from some of the world’s oldest trees into award-winning extra virgin olive oil.
Jun. 15, 2021
Mixed Expectations as Harvest Gets Underway in South Africa
While the country’s long-standing drought finally broke, pests, blackouts and Covid-19 restrictions resulted in a harvest of mixed results thus far.
Jun. 10, 2021
Sustainable, Organic Production Helps One California Producer Standout
Gold Ridge Organic Farms earned three Gold Awards and a Silver Award at the 2021 NYIOOC. The owner said organic production was the key to their success.
Jun. 10, 2021
Andalusian Cooperative Crafts Award-Winning Olive Oil With Soul
Almazaras de la Subbética earned four awards at the 2021 NYIOOC, attributing their success to the terroir and climate.
Jun. 7, 2021
Inclement Weather Dampens Argentina Olive Harvest, But Quality Remains High
Estimates for the 2021 harvest see production falling or remaining steady. Producers say they are more concerned about exports and prices.
Jun. 2, 2021
Spanish Study Suggests More Effective Way to Transform Cold-Stored Olives
Using hot water to wash olives may be a more cost-efficient way to get the fruit to the ideal temperature for crushing and malaxing.
Jun. 1, 2021
Italian Producers Achieve Record Success at World Competition
Despite the historic challenges of 2020, producers from across Italy turned out in record numbers and reaped a record number of the industry's most prestigious awards.
Jun. 1, 2021
The Farmer Behind the Dramatic Rise of Dalmatian Olive Oils on the World Stage
Tomislav Duvnjak organized local producers to help them enter the NYIOOC. The result was a record haul for the coastal Croatian region.
May. 28, 2021
Boundary Bend Plants California’s Second Largest Medium-Density Grove
Officials from the company said the medium-density groves provide them with the flexibility to select the best olive variety for each growing condition.
May. 26, 2021
Passion and Inspiration Drive Success at Marina Colonna’s Farm
At her farm in Molise, Marina Colonna's search for quality is driven by a strong passion and forward-thinking attitude.
May. 26, 2021
Olive Center to Host Webinar on Modern Table Olive Production
The free webinar will take place on June 23 and cover siting, orchard establishment and management.