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Mar. 7, 2022
Rome Joins Olive Oil Tourism Network Città dell'Olio
The Italian capital has formally joined Città dell'Olio to promote olive oil culture, oleotourism and the restoration of abandoned groves.
Mar. 2, 2022
Former Fighter Pilot Steers Loopline Olives to the World Stage
On New Zealand's North Island, Stephen Davies Howard has taken advantage of the Mediterranean climate to produce award-winning olive oils.
Feb. 11, 2022
Campaign Aims to Replant Olive Trees of Olympia
Thousands of olive tree saplings will be handed out to local farmers to replant in the charred olive groves of Ancient Olympia.
Feb. 10, 2022 Business
Dec. 17, 2021 News Briefs
New Efforts Underway to Restore Abandoned Olive Groves in Sardinia
Dec. 9, 2021 Producer Profiles
Dec. 8, 2021 Food & Cooking
Dec. 6, 2021 News Briefs
Archaeologists Gather Online to Celebrate the History of The Mediterranean Diet
Nov. 30, 2021
Egypt Expects Lower Production After Extreme Weather Damages Groves
In many parts of Egypt, yields are expected to be between 50 and 80-percent below the average. However, producers are optimistic about the future.
Nov. 22, 2021
Social Farming Initiatives in Italy Focus on Environment, Inclusion
Italy leads the way in social olive farming with projects in Tuscany and Molise that focus on quality, protecting biodiversity and social inclusion of marginalized groups.
Nov. 15, 2021
Restoring Abandoned Olive Trees at Leonardo da Vinci's Home
A startup focused on restoring abandoned olive groves has adopted three hectares of trees around the House of Leonardo, with plans to expand.
Nov. 4, 2021
Lighten Thanksgiving with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Substituting butter and other fats for extra virgin olive oil is a great way to lighten your holiday menu while adding fresh flavors to the classics.
Oct. 13, 2021
Poland and Israel Win Fourth World Championship of Olive Picking in Postira, Croatia
The unique competition, aimed at celebrating local agriculture, had ten teams competing for the title.
Sep. 16, 2021
New Research Reveals Key Role of Olive Oil in Ancient Roman Diets
Using new investigative techniques, researchers from the University of Kent determined that olive oil constituted 20 percent of caloric intake among residents of one Roman city.
Sep. 8, 2021
An Art Exhibition Among the Olive Trees in Umbria
An olive grove in Trevi was transformed into the ideal art exhibition venue, hosting installations that reflect on the pandemic and human nature.
Aug. 12, 2021
People Here Use More Olive Oil than Anywhere Else in The World
Sammarinese consume an average of 22 kilograms of olive oil each year, or about a liter every two weeks.
Aug. 10, 2021
Brač Seeks Croatia’s Sixth PDO Certification
Olive oil has played an integral role in the cultural, ecological and economic development of the Dalmatian island.
Aug. 4, 2021
Small Farmers and Producers in Italy Organize to Promote Artisanal Oils
The Italian Federation of Independent Olive Growers seeks to promote the culture of small and medium-sized growers and native olive varieties.
Jul. 30, 2021
Just when Olive Oil Tourism Was Trending in Turkey, the Pandemic Hit
The Covid-19 pandemic has decimated Turkey’s fledgling olive oil tourism industry. However, producers believe agritourism is the future of the sector.
Jul. 30, 2021
Organic and PDO Producers at Heart of Italy’s Latest Oleotourism Initiative
A new tourism consortium seeks to help producers work more closely with tourism agencies to promote their extra virgin olive oils.
Jul. 20, 2021
Sicily's Monumental Olive Trees Provide Window Into Island’s History
Sicily’s oldest olive trees have stories to tell. From farmers overcoming adversity to the island becoming a trade hub, olive oil production played an essential part.
Jul. 12, 2021
Ali Gürbüz Claims Fourth Title at 660th Kırkpınar
Gürbüz defeated Koç to earn his second consecutive title as Turkey’s chief wrestler. He triumphed over 2,160 other entrants, who came from across the country to the northwestern city of Edirne to compete in the centuries-old tournament.
Jun. 29, 2021
Andalusia Seeks to Make Olive Production More Profitable With Tourism Initiative
The tourism €1.4 million initiative will help promote olive oil tourism experiences throughout the autonomous community.