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Editor's Picks / page 3

Expansive olive grove with rows of olive trees on rolling hills under a clear sky. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Aug. 1, 2022

Climate Change Taking a Toll on Andalusian Olive Oil Production

Experts said farmers and producers must invest in modern irrigation infrastructure and prevent soil degradation to mitigate the impacts of climate change on Spanish producers.

Tractor equipped with spraying apparatus working in a vineyard with rows of grapevines. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Jul. 25, 2022

Europe Reconsiders Pesticide Ban as Global Food Crisis Looms

The Commission had proposed an ambitious plan to cut pesticide use in half by 2020. Nearly half of E.U. member states oppose the move.

Workers collecting olives from trees with tarps spread on the ground during the harvesting process. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Jun. 6, 2022

The Olive Farm that Breathed New Life into Cyprus’s No Man’s Land

Atsas started as a farm ion deteriorated land in the island’s buffer zone, and evolved into a leading olive oil producer in less than a decade.

Man sorting freshly harvested green olives in a blue crate during an olive harvest. - Olive Oil Times
A row of olive trees in a grove under a blue sky with clouds. - Olive Oil Times
Two men posing in front of a stone wall with mountains in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Mechanical olive harvesting equipment positioned among olive trees in an orchard. - Olive Oil Times
Man in a black jacket holding a bottle while standing among olive trees. - Olive Oil Times
A metal strainer lifting a fried sausage from a pan of hot oil with bubbling surface. - Olive Oil Times
Food & Cooking

Feb. 23, 2022

Frying in Virgin Olive Oil Adds Healthy Compounds, Researchers Find

New research shows the transfer of olive oil's healthy plant sterols and tocopherols to deep-fried foods.

Wooden signpost with directional arrows pointing to Iyanovici, Velia Maslina, and The Great Olive. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Feb. 21, 2022

In Montenegro, Producers Join in World Competition Bid

Working together, Montenegrin producers hope to replicate neighboring Croatia’s success at the World Olive Oil Competition.

A group of people walking along a dirt path in an olive grove, wearing winter clothing and backpacks. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Feb. 10, 2022

New Rules in Italy Set Standards for Oleotourism Operators

The rules create guidelines for certified operators two years after oletourism's inclusion in the national budget.

Two men posing for a photo in an olive grove with olive trees in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Feb. 8, 2022

Officials Hope Winning Results Spur Olive Production in Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina has experienced faster growth in olive tree cultivation than any other European country since 1977. Quality has also improved.

Olive trees with red nets spread across the ground in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
World

Jan. 25, 2022

Producers Express Alarm in Latest Olive Oil Times Survey

Producers say they face ever-growing hardships from the effects of a global pandemic, climate change, higher production costs, market instability and a persistent lack of consumer understanding about their products.

A collection of olive oil bottles featuring different brands and designs on a dark background. - Olive Oil Times
Basics

Jan. 20, 2022

The Essential Guide to Extra Virgin Olive Oil

What makes an olive oil ‘extra virgin?’ How is EVOO made, and why is it the healthiest cooking oil? We have answers.

Two olive trees growing amidst rocky terrain with a view of the sea in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Jan. 10, 2022

Pests Plague Wild Olives on Croatian Island as Producers Remain Steadfast

The olive borer, fly and moth have damaged olive trees on the island of Pag. Producers insist they will still manage to craft award-winning oils.

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A pair of hands holding a collection of green olives with leaves. - Olive Oil Times
Basics

Dec. 30, 2021

What Are Polyphenols and Why Should You Care?

The plant compounds in high-quality extra virgin olive oils provide important health benefits.

Market stall displaying a variety of fruits and vegetables, with a vendor and a customer wearing masks. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Dec. 17, 2021

Greeks Are Consuming Less Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Greeks are among the top per capita consumers of olive oil in the world but have cut back on the highest grade.

Two older men with hats sitting at a small round table in a café setting. - Olive Oil Times
Basics

Dec. 17, 2021

How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet and Enjoy Its Health Benefits

The Mediterranean diet is famous for its health benefits, but many people are unsure of what it is or how to follow it.

A landscape featuring several olive trees with bare branches under a clear blue sky and bright sun. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Dec. 1, 2021

New Olive Trees Are Being Planted in Xylella-Ravaged Puglia

A new law in Italy has changed monitoring and removal operations in Xylella-plagued areas. Funds are being used to replant trees and compensate millers.

Row of glass bottles filled with olive oil on a production line, each capped with a green lid. - Olive Oil Times
World

Dec. 1, 2021

Future Lies in Specialized, Sustainable Production, Deoleo CEO Says

According to Ignacio Silva, specialization is key to the survival of traditional producers, and the whole sector must modernize to thrive.

Man in a green jacket standing among olive branches with olives in hand. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Nov. 30, 2021

Award-Winning Producer Says Croatians Need to Return to Their Traditional Roots

After climate change wreaked havoc on the 2021 harvest, one of Croatia’s leading producers believes the olive farming paradigm in the country must change.

Olive oil production equipment and workers at an outdoor facility with a balcony. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Nov. 29, 2021

Son of Pioneering Oregonian Wine Producers Blazes a Trail for Olive Oil

The owner of the state’s only commercial mill reflects on the challenges of producing award-winning olive oil in Oregon.

Workers using nets to harvest olives from trees in an olive grove during the harvest season. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Nov. 22, 2021

Social Farming Initiatives in Italy Focus on Environment, Inclusion

Italy leads the way in social olive farming with projects in Tuscany and Molise that focus on quality, protecting biodiversity and social inclusion of marginalized groups.

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