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Jun. 19, 2025
The Role of Table Olives in Italy’s Culinary Heritage
From Taggiasca olives served cold in Liguria to stuffed, breaded and fried all’ascolana olives in Marche, regions across Italy incorporate their native varieties into the local food.
May. 28, 2025
Bringing Award-Winning Spanish Olive Oils to Ireland
Sarah Merrigan of Sarah & Olive is on a mission to showcase the finest extra virgin olive oils from Spain, promoting sustainability and quality.
May. 22, 2025
The Ongoing Controversy of Flavored Olive Oils
Market research predicts the flavored olive oil category will grow more quickly than the rest of the olive oil category.
May. 14, 2025
Pairing Wine and Extra Virgin Olive Oil for a Perfect Meal
Whether its sauces, meat, fish or vegetables, this Michelin-star chef recommends how to pair olive oil and wine.
Mar. 26, 2025
Using Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Olive Mill Byproducts to Create Healthy Snacks
Researchers use extra virgin olive oil and a proprietary olive mill byproduct to bake polyphenol-enriched crackers.
Mar. 17, 2025
Hong Kong Barista Explains His Signature Olive Oil Sour
Lorenzo Antinori uses extra virgin olive oil to add a smooth texture and complementary flavors to his Mediterranean take on the classic whiskey sour.
Mar. 11, 2025 Basics
Dec. 30, 2024 Food & Cooking
Greeks Celebrate Christmas with Traditional Olive Oil-Based Cookies
Dec. 19, 2024 Food & Cooking
Dec. 16, 2024 News Briefs
Nov. 11, 2024 Food & Cooking
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is the Soul of These Classic Italian Winter Dishes
Nov. 7, 2024
Award-Winning Tuscan Producer Opens Olive Oil-Centric Restaurant
The Extra Floor Restaurant in Greve, Chianti, features the award-winning extra virgin olive oil of Frantoio Pruneti in a range of traditional Tuscan dishes.
Nov. 4, 2024
Starbucks Abandons Olive Oil-Infused Coffee Line Oleato in North America
The decision comes as the company reported a third consecutive quarter of declining sales and seeks to streamline its menu.
Aug. 11, 2024
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Yields Superior Sottoli in Puglia
The cultural practice of preserving fresh fruit and vegetables in olive oil has endured for centuries in Puglia and become increasingly popular worldwide.
Jul. 31, 2024
Rising Olive Oil, Cocoa Prices Challenge Specialty Chocolatiers
Despite historically high prices, extra virgin olive oil has made olive oil chocolatiers more competitive as cocoa butter prices have risen even more.
Jul. 9, 2024
Enhancing Excellence: How the World's Best Restaurant Uses Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Locally sourced extra virgin olive oil is an essential ingredient for the Michelin-star chefs at Disfrutar Barcelona and their award-winning tasting menu.
Jul. 1, 2024
Three Beloved Greek Dishes to Try This Summer
Fresh, seasonal ingredients are combined with the year’s extra virgin olive oil to create some of the most delicious summer dishes of Greek cuisine.
Jul. 1, 2024
New Cake Mixes Challenge Conventional Baking Wisdom
After three years of development, Estelle Sohne launched Flour & Olive to help everyday bakers replace butter with extra virgin olive oil in a range of cake recipes.
Dec. 20, 2022
Preparing Christmas Lunch with Gordon Ramsay’s Preferred Istrian Olive Oil
The Puhar O’Grady family looks forward to using their Olio Nuovo in a range of traditional Croatian Christmas dishes and celebrating a successful harvest.
Dec. 16, 2022
From Milan to Puglia, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Lies at The Heart of Christmas Cooking in Italy
While every region in Italy celebrates the Christmas period differently, all rely on local extra virgin olive oils to enhance their meals.
Dec. 14, 2022
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Shines in Michelin Star Chef’s Traditional Christmas Eve Dinner
Periko Ortega worked at two Michelin-star restaurants before opening his own, ReComiendo.
Dec. 13, 2022
Chefs in France Bring Extra Virgin Olive Oil to Christmas Dinners
The quality of local oils and their health benefits have earned a place at the heart of French Christmas traditions.
Nov. 28, 2022
Spanish Company Awarded for 'Olive Beer'
Adding Empeltre olive extract during fermentation endows OliBa with the flavors, aromas and colors of the endemic Spanish variety, the company said.
Nov. 22, 2022
Thanksgiving with a Tuscan Twist
Extra virgin olive oil enhances classic Thanksgiving dishes, adding new flavor dimensions and lightening up the butter-soaked holiday.
Oct. 26, 2022
Study Links Cooking Methods and Health
The researchers found some cooking methods corresponded with beneficial effects on inflammation. Heating edible oils, but not olive oil, to high temperatures had negative effects.
Oct. 25, 2022
The Flavors of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Countless factors influence the flavors in extra virgin olive oils. Understanding the basics can lead to satisfying results.