Italian olive oil
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 Sicily’s Belice Valley, Carmen Bonfante crafts Embrace, a premium extra virgin olive oil created to honor her island’s native olive varieties and welcoming spirit, with corporate responsibility at the heart of her vision.
Nov. 4, 2025
Olive Tree Plantings Across Italy Mark ‘Walking Among the Olive Trees’ Day for Peace
Under the banner “Let’s Cultivate Peace,” thousands of Italians walked among olive groves, planted trees, and shared in tastings and workshops dedicated to harmony and sustainability.
Nov. 4, 2025
Chiarentana: How One Tuscan Estate Shaped Val d’Orcia
Once a refuge during wartime, Chiarentana today produces award-winning olive oils and welcomes visitors to experience the peaceful heart of Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sep. 26, 2023
The Story Behind Starbucks Oleato
Starbucks shocked the world by putting olive oil in its coffees. Tommaso Asaro says it's just the beginning.
Jan. 19, 2023
The Expertise Behind Tamia’s Sustainable Pursuit of Excellence
Pietro Re at Tamia produces top quality extra virgin olive oils and aims to bring new technology and practices to the sustainable brand.
Feb. 7, 2020 World
Jul. 5, 2018 Business
Dec. 27, 2017 World
Dec. 13, 2017 Production
Oct. 5, 2016 World
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.
Nov. 24, 2014
Could the Crisis in Italy Have Been Prevented?
2014 will go down as one of the worst years in recent history for olive oil production in Italy. One expert thinks it didn't have to be this bad.
Nov. 20, 2014
Basilicata, Wild Olive of Southern Italy
New opportunities are coming to get to know the olive oils of Basilicata, a wild land that inspired great artists.
Nov. 17, 2014
Rome Journal: A Peek Inside the Olive Oil Mill Next Door
Small olive oil farms dot the rolling Roman hills where the love for the craft is the main ingredient in the popular local olive oil.
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.
Oct. 28, 2013
An overnight harvesting in Italy was the occasion for a technical congress about the effect of harvest-time temperatures on olive oil.
Sep. 19, 2013
GirOlio 2013: Around Italy in 90 Days
GirOlio 2013, organized by the National Association Città dell'Olio, will wind through all of Italy and its olive-growing lands.
Aug. 26, 2013
Olive Oil Gift Pack Gets Dieline Nod
A Madonna Dell'Olivo gift pack, designed by the NJU studio, received a merit at The Dieline Package Design Awards.