Italy
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.
Oct. 15, 2025
Sustainability Takes Root in the Hills Above Florence
Fattoria Poggio di Fiesole, a Tuscan estate with a rich history and dedication to sustainability, produces an award-winning organic olive oil.
Oct. 9, 2025
Alarm in Gargano as Xylella Reaches New Northern Front
A new Xylella fastidiosa outbreak near Cagnano Varano marks the bacterium’s northernmost spread in Puglia, prompting containment efforts and genetic analysis to trace its origin.
Oct. 3, 2025 Producer Profiles
Monini Builds on Italy’s Olive Oil Legacy with Modern Investments
Sep. 29, 2025 Producer Profiles
Sep. 29, 2025 Business
Sep. 25, 2025 Production
Sep. 20, 2025 Production
New Biopesticides Prove Effective at Mitigating Symptoms of Xylella
Sep. 13, 2025
Olive Oil Production in Leading Countries Forecast to Fall to 2.65 Million Tons
Experts project lower but still significant olive oil production in 2025/26 across Mediterranean countries, with price fluctuations and climate playing key roles.
Sep. 9, 2025
New Guidelines for Tourist Olive Picking in Italy
Italy's Città dell'Olio and INL have signed a memorandum to regulate safe and compliant olive picking experiences for tourists.
Aug. 26, 2025
Family-Run Olive Oil Business Thrives in Central Italy
Alfredo Agostini's small olive press in central Italy has grown into a thriving family business, exporting award-winning extra virgin olive oil worldwide.
Aug. 21, 2025
Mild Temperatures Worry Olive Growers in Central and Northern Italy
Cool, wet weather has led to increased olive fruit fly activity. Authorities recommend preventative measures and treatments in infected groves.
Aug. 11, 2025
Italian Olive Oil Sector Demonstrates Resilience in New Report
A report from Ismea showed that exports and organic farming in Italy expanded even as production and consumption continue to decline.
Aug. 11, 2025
First 'Olive Oil Community' Established in Menfi, Sicily
An initiative promoted by Città dell’Olio aims to build networks of local institutions, economic operators and cultural entities linked to extra virgin olive oil.
Jul. 23, 2025
Italian Producers Wrap Up a Modest Season
The moderate harvest comes amid a wider trend of declining olive oil production. Producer groups are working to add value and improve climate resilience.
May. 28, 2025
Rare Italian Olive Variety Leads to World Class Oil
The producer behind Biagioli Farm celebrated a Gold Award at the 2025 NYIOOC for a Coroncina monovarietal, native to Italy’s Marche region.
May. 22, 2025
Journalists, Poets and Scientists Honored at Ranieri Filo della Torre Prize
Olive Oil Times senior writer Ylenia Granitto was among the individuals awarded at the eighth edition of the cultural and literary award ceremony in Rome.
May. 1, 2025
Pope Francis: A Legacy of Peace and Environmental Advocacy
Pope Francis, a champion of the poor and marginalized, is remembered for his commitment to peace, climate action, and inter-religious dialogue.
Apr. 29, 2025
Harvest Challenges, Tariffs Don’t Deter Award-Winning Olio Piro
Tuscan olive oil producer Olio Piro, led by siblings Romain and Marie-Charlotte Piro, is expanding globally after winning its sixth Gold Award in New York.
Apr. 22, 2025
New Xylella Infections Found in Northern Puglia
Xylella fastidiosa, a deadly bacterium, has been found in an olive tree in Bari, causing concern for the region's important olive oil industry.
Apr. 22, 2025
Discovery of Ancient Olive Farming in Sicily Challenges Previous Beliefs
Researchers have discovered evidence of ancient olive farming in Sicily, 1,000 years earlier than previously thought, through pollen analysis and historical analysis.
Apr. 21, 2025
Meet the Bacteria Devastating Olive Groves and Vineyards
Xylella fastidiosa, a bacterium causing plant diseases, has an annual economic impact of €5.5 billion in Europe. Its spread is linked to climate change.
Apr. 14, 2025
Over 200,000 Olive Branches Donated for Palm Sunday Mass
In preparation for Sunday's celebrations in St. Peter's Square, hundreds of thousands of olive branches were gathered from groves throughout Lazio.