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Jul. 10, 2023
Yusuf Can Zeybek Triumphant at Kırkpınar
The first-time Kırkpınar winner overcame two-time champion İsmail Balaban to win the title of head wrestler at the world’s oldest sporting event.
Jul. 5, 2023
Initiative in Italy to Restore Olive Cultivation in The Apennines
The 1,200-kilometer mountain chain is home to 207,000 hectares of abandoned olive groves which could substantially increase Italian olive oil production.
Jun. 26, 2023
Canneto Sabino: A Living Legacy of Sabina's Olive Oil Tradition
With roots dating back centuries, the millenary Canneto Sabino symbolizes the history and tradition of olive oil production in southeastern Lazio.
Jun. 20, 2023 Food & Cooking
Jun. 19, 2023 News Briefs
Jun. 12, 2023 Production
Jun. 8, 2023 World
Jun. 4, 2023 News Briefs
Unveiling the Mystery and Magic Surrounding Tuscany’s Olivo della Strega
May. 30, 2023
Dakos, the Cretan Meze, Is Having a Moment
Tomato, feta cheese and olive oil on a barley rusk make dakos a summer dish few can resist.
May. 23, 2023
Culture Meets Quality at Di Molfetta Pantaleo
The producers behind Di Molfetta Pantaleo believe spreading olive oil culture is the best way to create new customers and value.
May. 16, 2023
Meet the Native American Tribe Behind Award-Winning Olive Oil
Over two decades, Jim Etters has helped guide the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation’s Séka Hills brand to four NYIOOC triumphs while focusing on sustainability.
May. 11, 2023
Project Showcases the Potential of Chinese Olive Oil Sector
A cooperative in Longnan aims to foster China's olive oil culture and build value for local growers.
May. 4, 2023
Consecrated Oil for King Charles III Coronation Arrives in London
Olive oil used in the coronation was produced from handpicked olives and blessed by religious officials in Jerusalem.
Apr. 5, 2023
Finalists for Oleotourism Contest Announced
At the third edition of the national competition, farmhouses and olive oil producers compete to propose tourism experiences in breathtaking locations.
Feb. 15, 2023
Spain’s Sea of Olives UNESCO Application Moves Forward
Nearly 140,000 hectares of privately- owned land will be excluded in a catalog, which was a sticking point for environmental lawyers and agricultural unions.
Jan. 30, 2023
UNESCO May Yet Give Andalusian Olive Trees Heritage Status
In Spain, local and national institutions and the whole local olive oil sector have met to get the prestigious UNESCO candidacy of Andalusian olive groves back on track.
Dec. 29, 2022
Olive Oil is the Essence of Traditional Greek Dishes on Christmas Eve
Olive oil is an essential cooking ingredient in Greek cuisine all year round, and the Christmas season is no exception.
Dec. 20, 2022
Preparing Christmas Lunch with Gordon Ramsay’s Preferred Istrian Olive Oil
The Puhar O’Grady family looks forward to using their Olio Nuovo in a range of traditional Croatian Christmas dishes and celebrating a successful harvest.
Dec. 16, 2022
From Milan to Puglia, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Lies at The Heart of Christmas Cooking in Italy
While every region in Italy celebrates the Christmas period differently, all rely on local extra virgin olive oils to enhance their meals.
Dec. 14, 2022
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Shines in Michelin Star Chef’s Traditional Christmas Eve Dinner
Periko Ortega worked at two Michelin-star restaurants before opening his own, ReComiendo.
Dec. 13, 2022
Chefs in France Bring Extra Virgin Olive Oil to Christmas Dinners
The quality of local oils and their health benefits have earned a place at the heart of French Christmas traditions.
Nov. 30, 2022
Greek Prime Minister Pledges to Restore Amfissa Olive Grove
Konstantinos Mitsotakis said that 60,000 olive trees will be planted in Amfissa. New initiatives are being planned to add value to its olives and olive oil.
Nov. 30, 2022
Centuries-Old Groves Restored and Harvested at Trajan's Historic Home
Dubbed Trajan’s Olive Oil, the initiative is an efforts to revitalize agricultural production in the historically-industrial area.