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May. 20, 2025
USDA Predicts Global Olive Oil Production Decline
While United States Department of Agriculture economists forecast a lower harvest in 2025/26, producers across the Mediterranean say conditions in the groves are promising.
May. 20, 2025
Turkish Producers Champion Native Varieties at World Competition
Turkish producers combined to win 30 of the industry's most coveted quality awards from local olive varieties including Ayvalik, Domat, Edremit, Gemlik, Memecik, Tekir and Trilye.
May. 14, 2025
Portuguese Olive Oil Brands Triumph in New York
Portugal's second-largest harvest yielded 34 awards at the 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, with producers citing a favorable climate and a continued focus on quality.
May. 14, 2025 Producer Profiles
Pakistani Olive Oil Brand Makes History at World Competition
May. 7, 2025 The Best Olive Oils
Greek Producers Celebrate World Competition Triumph After Rebound Harvest
May. 7, 2025 The Best Olive Oils
Sustainability, Quality and Community Drive This Award-Winning Tunisian Producer
May. 6, 2025 The Best Olive Oils
May. 6, 2025 World
Olive Council Tests Plan to Help Olive Farmers Sell Carbon Credits
May. 1, 2025
How Farmers in Peru and Chile Work Together to Stop the Fruit Fly
Twin towns Tacna and Arica share family ties and trade dynamics, but face challenges with a recent fruit fly outbreak. Efforts are being made to prevent further damage and protect olive producers.
Apr. 29, 2025
Harvest Challenges, Tariffs Don’t Deter Award-Winning Olio Piro
Tuscan olive oil producer Olio Piro, led by siblings Romain and Marie-Charlotte Piro, is expanding globally after winning its sixth Gold Award in New York.
Apr. 29, 2025
Croatian Olive Growers Celebrate Their Historic Success
Croatian olive oil producers achieved major success at 2025 NYIOOC, earning 125 awards, surpassing major Mediterranean countries.
Apr. 29, 2025
U.S. Olive Oil Producers Win Big at World Competition
American producers demonstrated their ability to match the quality of imported brands, winning 92 awards at the 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.
Apr. 29, 2025
Botanical Pesticide Outperforms Synthetic Alternative in Killing Olive Bark Beetle
A natural, garlic-based pesticide is found to be more effective than the closest artificial alternative, with none of the hazards.
Apr. 25, 2025
Croatian Producers Shine in Record-Breaking Year at 2025 NYIOOC
Despite facing challenges such as drought and fluctuating temperatures, Croatian producers demonstrated resilience and skill, establishing the country as a rising power in premium olive oil production.
Apr. 24, 2025
New Research Reveals Impact of Malaxation on Olive Oil Phenolic Profile
Malaxation, the mixing of crushed olives during milling, greatly affects the phenolic profile of olive oil, impacting taste, stability, and health benefits.
Apr. 23, 2025
New Tool Uses Satellite Data to Combat Olive Fruit Fly
Researchers have developed a tool using satellite data to combat olive fruit fly infestations in changing climates.
Apr. 23, 2025
This 185-Year-Old Spanish Olive Oil Co. Keeps Innovating to Meet the Moment
Sucesores de Hermanos López continue to look at market trends and adopt the latest technology and practices to maintain award-winning quality.
Apr. 15, 2025
Spanish Researchers Study Salt Stress on Olive Trees
The researchers recommend using salt-tolerant cultivars or rootstocks for sustainable agriculture.
Apr. 12, 2025
Japanese Olive Growers Strike Gold at NYIOOC Competition
A Japanese community's olive oil wins top award at NYIOOC and showcases the success of a collaborative effort to revitalize the region's agriculture.
Apr. 10, 2025
Liguria Region Launches Innovative Olive Farming Project with AI and Smart Sensors
Liguria, Italy funds experimental project using smart sensors, AI, and drones to optimize olive farming and improve quality of Riviera Ligure PDO oil.
Apr. 9, 2025
South African Olive Farm Prepares for Challenging Harvest Season
Learn about the challenges and sustainable olive oil production at Tokara Olives, a top producer in South Africa's Western Cape.
Apr. 7, 2025
Revitalizing Salento: Entrepreneurs Fight Xylella with New Ideas
Puglia's new generation of entrepreneurs is reviving the region's devastated olive industry, using innovative ideas and technologies to rebuild.
Apr. 4, 2025
Greece's Olive Oil Yield Exceeds Projections
Greek olive oil producers have enjoyed successful season with increased yields and high-quality oils, but struggle with low prices and post-wildfire challenges.