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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 Food & Cooking
Olive Oil is the Essence of Traditional Greek Dishes on Christmas Eve
Dec. 20, 2022 Food & Cooking
Preparing Christmas Lunch with Gordon Ramsay’s Preferred Istrian Olive Oil
Dec. 16, 2022 Food & Cooking
From Milan to Puglia, EVOO Lies at The Heart of Christmas Cooking in Italy
Dec. 14, 2022 Food & Cooking
EVOO Shines in Michelin Star Chef’s Traditional Christmas Eve Dinner
Dec. 13, 2022 Food & Cooking
Chefs in France Bring Extra Virgin Olive Oil to Christmas Dinners
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.
Nov. 28, 2022
Spanish Company Awarded for 'Olive Beer'
Adding Empeltre olive extract during fermentation endows OliBa with the flavors, aromas and colors of the endemic Spanish variety, the company said.
Nov. 22, 2022
Thanksgiving with a Tuscan Twist
Extra virgin olive oil enhances classic Thanksgiving dishes, adding new flavor dimensions and lightening up the butter-soaked holiday.
Nov. 17, 2022
New Park in Molise Promotes Olive Tree Biodiversity, Social Inclusion
More than 20 regional olive varieties were planted at the Olive Tree Park in Termoli, Molise, which will host natural and cultural activities.
Nov. 15, 2022
Reimagining the Xylella-Devastated Landscape of Southern Puglia
Public and private stakeholders are working together in Salento province to plant new crops and revitalize the previously devastated landscape.
Nov. 4, 2022
Poland Retains Title at World Olive Picking Championship
The four-member team harvested 48.6 kilgrams of olives, slightly edging out hosts Croatia at the fifth edition of the contest.
Oct. 27, 2022
Meet an Award-Winning Producer Promoting Greek Oils in Berlin
Amadeus Tzamouranis is connecting German consumers with olive oil producers in Kalamata.
Oct. 27, 2022
Events Across Italy Set to Celebrate Traditional Olive Groves
Nearly 170 cities across the country will hold educational, cultural and tasting events in traditional olive groves and mills.
Oct. 10, 2022
Farmers in Lazio Kick Off Harvest at Emperor Hadrian's Estate
Agricultural associations used the event to emphasize the challenges facing traditional olive farmers in Italy.
Oct. 6, 2022
Art Exhibition Raises Awareness of Growing Wildfire Risk, Funds Reforestation
Artist Michele Ardu's exhibition 'Aurum Urens' uses charred olive tree remains from Sardinia to raise awareness of the impacts of climate change.
Sep. 27, 2022
Olive Farmer Unearths an Ancient Mosaic in Gaza
The Byzantine-era floor was discovered accidentally. However, the remains of walls and glass artifacts show that the area could yield even more stunning discoveries.
Aug. 26, 2022
Safeguarding Italy's Millenary Trees
Silent witnesses of history, Italy’s millenary olive trees have proven their resilience over time. Local organizations are working to protect them from climate change.
Aug. 10, 2022
An Olive Tree Garden of Peace is Innagurated on Crete
The grove comprises 21 olive varieties from countries around the world. Its creators hope it fosters a sense of peace and community among olive-producing nations.
Aug. 3, 2022
A New Project to Promote Olive Oil Roads in Puglia
A new law provides funds to mark dedicated networks of olive oil roads, including farmers, tourism venues, millers and local municipalities.