Italy
Mar. 10, 2026
New Olive Groves Take Root in Italy’s Northern Regions of Piedmont, Trentino
Olive cultivation is expanding across northern Italy, driven by a mix of shifting climate conditions, farm diversification and renewed interest in local production.
Mar. 4, 2026
Mandranova Blends Hospitality and Olive Oil Craft in Southern Sicily
The family-run estate near Palma di Montechiaro pairs olive groves and almond orchards with 15 guest rooms and a private villa, offering visitors a closer look at how award-winning extra virgin olive oil is made.
Mar. 3, 2026
Italy’s Organic Food Market Nears €7 Billion as Demand Outpaces Supply
A new report says organic is expanding in Italy, but organic extra virgin olive oil remains a niche.
Feb. 19, 2026
Italy’s Olive Oil Market Heads Into 2026 with Thinner Margins and Renewed Volatility
After two years of record-high prices, Italy’s olive oil market is entering 2026 with renewed volatility, elevated costs and tighter margins for growers, while recovering Mediterranean output and import flows reshape price dynamics.
Feb. 16, 2026
New Science Rewrites the Origins of Olive Cultivation in Italy
New paleogenetic and archaeobotanical techniques are challenging long-held assumptions about when olives were first cultivated in Italy, pointing to earlier and more regionalized beginnings.
Feb. 6, 2026
Accademia Olearia Builds on Sardinia’s Heritage with Quality-Driven Growth
The Sardinian producer is increasing plantings across five municipalities and updating its milling line, while maintaining wide grove spacing and circular reuse of byproducts.
Feb. 2, 2026 Production
On Stromboli, Olive Trees Help Restore Land, Community and Tradition
Jan. 28, 2026 Food & Cooking
How Extra Virgin Olive Oil Elevates Traditional Neapolitan Pizza
Jan. 5, 2026 Producer Profiles
How a Family Mill in Florence Built Five Decades of Olive Oil Craftsmanship
Jan. 5, 2026 News Briefs
Europe’s Olive Oil Sector Poised for Recovery Despite Climate and Market Pressures
Dec. 15, 2025 Producer Profiles
Young Sicilian Producer Revitalizes Ancient Groves with Innovation
Dec. 15, 2025
Italy’s National Cuisine Inscribed on UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List
Italy has become the first country to have its entire national cuisine recognized by UNESCO, highlighting Italian cooking as a living heritage rooted in sustainability, diversity and shared traditions.
Dec. 8, 2025
Italy Warns of Rising Fraud and Violence Amid High Olive Oil Prices
Italian authorities seized more than 14,000 liters of untraced extra virgin olive oil in Puglia and reported armed thefts of additional shipments, underscoring a spike in fraud and criminal activity fueled by high market prices.
Dec. 4, 2025
Italian Geographical Indications See Record Growth, Driven by Olive Oil and Wine
Italy’s certified food sector reached €20.7 billion in 2024, with PDO and PGI olive oils posting record gains as exports and retail demand climbed.
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.
Oct. 29, 2025
Diversification Drives Olitalia’s Global Success as Italy’s Olive Oil Sector Evolves
Olitalia, one of Italy's largest olive oil bottlers and exporters, credits diversification and international partnerships for its success over four decades.
Oct. 28, 2025
Olive Oil Train Enlivens 'Frantoi Aperti' in Umbria
The annual Frantoi Aperti celebration is underway in Umbria, where vintage railcars and guided tastings are adding new momentum to one of Italy’s most beloved olive oil events.
Jul. 23, 2025
PDO and PGI Tourism Boosts Olive Oil Industry in Italy
Report highlights the growing trend of sustainable tourism in Italy, creating new opportunities for producers and promoting the country's unique regions.
Jul. 17, 2025
Solar Ban in Italy Pushes Developers Into Olive Oil Production
Italian agri-solar PV projects are thriving despite a ban on utility-scale solar on agricultural land. Companies are finding success in combining renewables with farming.
Jul. 8, 2025
New Xylella Fastidiosa Infections Identified in Puglia
The latest infection of four olive trees marks the northernmost detection of Xylella fastidiosa in Italy’s southern Puglia region.
Jul. 8, 2025
Before the Flavored Oil Trend, There Was 'Agrumato'
Agrumato olive oil, made with Gentile olives and fresh citrus fruits, is a proprietary recipe from the Ricci family, credited with popularizing flavored olive oil.
Jul. 1, 2025
Apulian Producer Extols Nuances of a Native Variety
Blending early-harvested native Coratina and Ogliarola Garganica olives yielded a Silver Award at the 2025 NYIOOC for Oleificio Fratelli Vieste.
Jun. 28, 2025
Producers From Lazio, Puglia Shine at 33rd Ercole Olivario
Farmers and millers from across the country were awarded at a ceremony in Perugia for the best Italian extra virgin olive oils.
Jun. 28, 2025
Family's Love for Italian Cultivar Shapes Generations of Success
The Carroccia family-run olive farm in central Italy produces a celebrated Itrana monovarietal, rooted in love for the unique cultivar and its connection to the 'village of longevity.'
Jun. 25, 2025
Meet the Ligurian Producer Defending a Cultural Heritage
The family behind Tèra de Prie produces award-winning Taggiasca extra virgin olive oil from the thousand-year-old dry stone wall terraces on Italy’s northwestern coast.