Feb. 19, 2024
In the South of France, the producer behind Mas des Bories manages a bumper harvest and a shorter window to mill.
Feb. 13, 2024
Local Mils in France Are All the Rage
An ample harvest and high prices have led to a surge in activity and investments in community mills.
Jan. 29, 2024
Meet the Man Trying to Transform the Olive Sector in France
Yannick Masmondet is working with farmers to plant 50,000 hectares of olive groves on unused agricultural land, expanding national production while diversifying farmer portfolios.
Jan. 3, 2024
In South West France, Plans to Make More Olive Oil
Officials in Lot-et-Garonne plan to take advantage of the favorable climate and rich water resources to increase production.
Dec. 12, 2023
Production Rebound Still Expected in France After Mixed Harvest
Production could rise to 4,400 tons, though some producers are seeing worse yields than last year.
Nov. 20, 2023
Languedoc Extra Virgin Olive Oil Receives PDO Certification
Made from the local Lucques and Olivière varieties, Languedoc becomes France’s ninth extra virgin olive oil to receive Protected Designation of Origin status.
Jun. 20, 2023 Food & Cooking
Jun. 1, 2023 News Briefs
Consumer Group in France Finds Olive Oils Contaminated with Hydrocarbons
May. 9, 2023 The Best Olive Oils
Feb. 7, 2023 Production
Climate Change Leads Some Bordeaux Wine Producers to Plant Olives
Dec. 13, 2022 Food & Cooking
Chefs in France Bring Extra Virgin Olive Oil to Christmas Dinners
Nov. 15, 2022
Award-Winning Producer on Corsica Stays Optimistic Despite Island's Challenges
The challenges of high-quality olive oil production are accentuated on an island, Emile Borel-Berta told us. Still, the NYIOOC award-winning producer is confident about the future.
Nov. 14, 2022
Tourist Train in Provence Partially Fueled by Olive-Pit Biofuel
The vintage steam train is experimenting with fuel made out of olive pits, which is more environmentally friendly and cheaper than coal.
Nov. 14, 2022
French Scientists and Health Professionals Reiterate Support for Nutri-Score
A Change.org petition for mandatory European adoption of Nutri-Score has received more than 35,000 signatures. It comes shortly after an open letter failed to yield results.
Nov. 2, 2022
After Algorithm Update, French Cheese Producers Renew Criticism of Nutri-Score
Cheese producers protested against Europe’s mandatory adoption of Nutri-Score after an algorithm update resulted in lower scores for some cheeses.
Oct. 6, 2022
Farmers in France Confirm Grim Predictions as Harvest Gets Underway
Heat and drought led to premature olive drops across southern France. The yield is expected to fall by 50 percent compared to last year.
Sep. 20, 2022
France Unlikely to Eradicate Xylella, Report Finds
Auditors said delays in infected plant eradication, an uncoordinated effort to identify disease vectors and lack of control measures were the reasons for their conclusion.
Aug. 18, 2022
Europe Confronts Worst Drought in 500 Years, Officials Say
Countries in southern and western Europe are bearing the bunt of the drought, with varying impacts on olive farmers and society writ large.
Sep. 16, 2020
Xylella Fastidiosa Arrives in Third French Region
Authorities have implemented containment protocols after discovering an infected lavender plant at a gardening store in Occitanie. The southern region is home to about one-quarter of France’s olive oil production.
Jul. 6, 2020
France’s Harvest Yield Lower Than Expected
Producers harvested about 2,500 fewer tons of olive oil than expected. A combination of growers entering an off-year and poor weather conditions were blamed for the significant drop in production.
May. 20, 2020
Winning NYIOOC a 'Matter of Pride' for French Producers
French brands earned a record-high eight awards at the 2020 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, including six Golds and two Silvers.
Mar. 30, 2020
EU Grants PDO Status to Olive Oils of Provence
Provençal olive oil represents distinctive organoleptic characteristics, unique chemistry and strong historical ties to the land.
Feb. 19, 2020
Deadly Tomato Virus Confirmed at French Farm
The tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) has already appeared in Spain, Italy, Germany, U.K., Netherlands, U.S. and Mexico.
Dec. 4, 2019
Corsica Producer Fears Mediterranean Culture Under Threat
Producers in Corsica are at the mercy of policy measures to contain Xylella fastidiosa on the island. Some fear these new policies are damaging the island's olive-producing culture.
Oct. 3, 2019
Spanish Olive Oil on Final List of Retaliatory Tariffs on E.U. Goods
Along with some Spanish olive oils, certain types of table olives from both France and Spain will also face a 25 percent tariff on U.S. imports. Olive oils from Italy, Portugal and Greece will be unaffected.
Sep. 19, 2019
Scientists Find Earliest Evidence of Olive Oil in Central Europe
Early Celts in the French region of Burgundy imported olive oil from the Mediterranean around 500 BCE, a new study shows. The find is the earliest evidence of olive oil use in Central Europe.