Italian olive oil
Dec. 15, 2025
Young Sicilian Producer Revitalizes Ancient Groves with Innovation
A third-generation producer in western Sicily is combining family tradition, scientific training and innovative farming practices to produce award-winning olive oil while adapting to climate change.
Dec. 5, 2025
Tuscia Producer Builds a Legacy of Award-Winning Organic Oils
On the hills above Lake Bolsena, Alessandra Nicolai has transformed her familyās land into a model of organic farming, producing the award-winning A1980 extra virgin olive oil and expanding into natural wines.
Dec. 5, 2025
In Pugliaās Ancient Groves, a Young Producer Charts a High-Tech Future for UlivĆØ
Azienda Agricola Emmanuel Sanarica is redefining olive farming in Puglia, combining research, technology and biodiversity to produce award-winning oils such as UlivĆØ.
Dec. 1, 2025
In Oliveto Citra, a Family Mill Advances Research, Sustainability and Quality
The skilled millers behind Oleificio Dell'Orto craft premium extra virgin olive oils in Campania from native varieties, guided by a strong commitment to research and education.
Nov. 11, 2025
A Sicilian Olive Oil That Blends Heritage, Design and Sustainability
In southwestern Sicilyās Belice Valley, Carmen Bonfante crafts Embrace, a premium extra virgin olive oil created to honor her islandās native olive varieties and welcoming spirit, with corporate responsibility at the heart of her vision.
Nov. 4, 2025
Olive Tree Plantings Across Italy Mark āWalking Among the Olive Treesā Day for Peace
Under the banner āLetās Cultivate Peace,ā thousands of Italians walked among olive groves, planted trees, and shared in tastings and workshops dedicated to harmony and sustainability.
Nov. 4, 2025 World
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Feb. 7, 2020 World
Jul. 5, 2018 Business
Dec. 27, 2017
NY Pizza Maker Revisits His Italian Roots
Salvatore Polizzi took a break from his Bushwick Pizzeria to reconnect with his family's olive farm and revive traditions.
Dec. 13, 2017
Italy's Cooperatives: Strength in Numbers
Cooperatives of Italian olive growers reached the highest standards thanks to smootly-running incentive systems, while helping small scale proucers enter the market.
Oct. 5, 2016
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Meets Art at Frieze Masters
Frieze Masters will host a 'Culture of Italian Olive Oil' event, featuring Italian producers who are passionate about art and agriculture in equal measure.
Dec. 16, 2014
A Plan to 'Relaunch' Umbrian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Umbrian officials presented a project to expand efforts to promote local olive oil during a meeting attended by stakeholders.
Dec. 15, 2014
The Sicilian wine and oil producers have let go of their closely-held family recipes.
Dec. 1, 2014
A Merry 'Tonda Iblea' Harvest in Sicily
Daniele Miccione and his family had a good harvest in Buccheri, a small village in south-eastern Sicily where their award-winning Tuttotonda is born.
Nov. 28, 2014
Two Courses in Verona for Aspiring Olive Oil Experts
Two olive oil courses in Verona next March will coincide with the international wine competition and exposition Vinitaly.
Apr. 10, 2014
Data on Italyās Carryover Olive Oil Stocks Too 'Sensitive' to Release
Details of Italyās olive oil stocks at the start of the current season could disturb the market, the European Commission has told Olive Oil Times.
Mar. 25, 2014
Eighth 'Olio Capitale' Draws to Close
With a rich program of events and 306 exhibitors, Olio Capitale is Italy's only expo dedicated to the promotion of extra virgin olive oil.
Mar. 20, 2014
Olio2go: Internet Purveyor of Italyās Finest
Olio2go offers items from every region including unique and hard-to-find products via a popular online store.
Mar. 3, 2014
Trieste Set to Welcome 8th Olio Capitale
Trieste's Stazione Marittima will welcome Italy's only expo entirely dedicated to the promotion of extra virgin olive oil.
Jan. 20, 2014
International Day of Italian Cuisines Celebrates Spaghetti al Pomodoro
Chef Cesare Casella, welcomed restaurateurs, food industry professionals, and journalists to the International Day of Italian Cuisines.
Jan. 9, 2014
Taiwan Claims Italian Olive Pomace Oil Contains Green Colorant
Olitalia is the latest exporter to have its olive pomace oil rejected by Taiwan for allegedly containing copper chlorophyll.
Nov. 7, 2013
Billionaire Bets on Olive Oil Quality Trend
Domenica Fiore owner Frank Giustra is betting that consumers will learn to better discern quality and be willing to pay for it.
Nov. 6, 2013
Italy Seeks Help to Contain Olive Tree Killer
Emergency E.U. funds are understood to have been promised to Italy to help limit the spread of a plant disease killing olive trees.