Inspired by models in Europe and Chile, Willow Creek’s Guild of Groves brings 35 South African olive growers together to share resources, reduce costs, and boost quality.

Producer Profiles

Oct. 29, 2025

Monte Rosso: A Family Dream Reborn on Istria’s Red Hill

On Istria’s Red Hill, Davor Duboković and his partners turned abandoned land into one of Croatia’s most advanced olive estates.

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Production

Oct. 28, 2025

Quality Push Redefines Olive Oil Production in Montenegro

Modern equipment, renewed collaboration, and respect for ancient groves are redefining olive oil production in Montenegro,.

Production

Oct. 15, 2025

Persistent Climate and Pest Pressures Undermine Greece’s Olive Oil Recovery

Greek olive oil production is expected to remain below 200,000 tons this crop year, with Crete experiencing a sharp decline due to drought and damage from the olive fruit fly.

News Briefs

Sep. 29, 2025

Moroccan Olive Growers Hope for Record Harvest and Exports

Morocco's olive season is off to a strong start, with favorable weather conditions and investments expected to lead to record production and lower prices.

May. 1, 2025 Production

How Farmers in Peru and Chile Work Together to Stop the Fruit Fly

Apr. 9, 2025 Producer Profiles

South African Olive Farm Prepares for Challenging Harvest Season

Filippo Berio olive oils on a supermarket shelf

Mar. 28, 2025 Production

Filippo Berio Execs See Equilibrium Returning to The Global Olive Oil Market

Aerial view of farmland in Gironde, France

Mar. 28, 2025 Production

Gironde’s First Commercial Mill Opens for Business

Mar. 27, 2025 Producer Profiles

Albanian Producer Pairs Local Culture, Award-Winning Quality

Award-winning Croatian olive oil producer Stjepan Devic

Producer Profiles

Mar. 27, 2025

Young Croatian Grower Wins International Acclaim for Oil from Historic Grove

Young Croatian grower Stjepan Dević wins international acclaim at the NYIOOC for his award-winning olive oil, produced from a historic grove.

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News Briefs

Mar. 21, 2025

Renowned Olive Oil Sommelier Program Returns to New York

The five-day program teaches quality assessment, production best practices, health and nutrition, culinary applications and more.

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Production

Mar. 21, 2025

Italian Bill Would Support Hobby Growers to Prevent Abandonment

The proposed legislation recognizes the role of hobbyist olive growers in preserving the environment and Italy’s agricultural heritage.

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Production

Mar. 19, 2025

Italy Unveils Plan to Revitalize Olive Oil Sector

A plan for thousands of new groves, funding initiatives and an interprofessional association proposes a fresh course for Italian olive oils.

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Production

Mar. 18, 2025

Short-Term Pre-Milling Refrigeration Found to Retain Olive Quality

Researchers in China identified 4 ºC as the optimal temperature for short-term storage of olives, particularly for periods exceeding 24 hours after harvesting.

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The Best Olive Oils

Mar. 7, 2025

Small Croatian Town Already Boasts Four 2025 NYIOOC Winners

Home to just 4,100 people, the municipality of Pakoštane is already home to four of the best extra virgin olive oils in the world.

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Production

Mar. 5, 2025

Despite Costs, Italian Olive Farmers Continue Organic Transition

Olive oil producers in Italy find that the organic certification increases the appeal of olive oil on export markets, but less so at home.

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Production

Jan. 9, 2025

Uruguay Anticipates Harvest Rebound

Good climate conditions and a promising fruit set portend a harvest rebound in Uruguay. While this year's yield will exceed the 2024 total, it will likely be less than in 2023.

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Production

Dec. 30, 2024

Pakistan's Olive Oil Industry Gains Momentum

The annual Oliva Gala Festival in Islamabad brought farmers, private sector companies, and government officials to discuss the latest harvest and the future of the olive oil sector.

Aerial view of a truck parked in an olive grove with harvesting crates on the ground. - Olive Oil Times

News Briefs

Dec. 14, 2024

E.U Report Predicts Stagnant Olive Oil Market

Olive oil production and consumption will be flat or slightly declining over the next ten years, a European Commission report predicts.

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The Best Olive Oils

Dec. 10, 2024

After Devastating Year, Brazilian Producers Defy Odds

Torrential rainfall during the spring followed by unprecedented autumnal flooding caused more than $3 billion in damage in Rio Grande do Sul.

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Production

Dec. 2, 2024

Producers Navigate Climate and Market Headwinds with Optimism

In the annual Olive Oil Times Harvest Survey, farmers and millers rated their harvests above average while citing familiar challenges of climate change and consumer confusion.

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World

Dec. 2, 2024

IUCN Studies the Tradeoffs Between Intensive and Traditional Olive Groves

The organization found that traditional groves are better for biodiversity but less profitable. Intensive groves are more cost-efficient but create massive monocultures.

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Production

Dec. 2, 2024

Labor Shortage Cripples Spanish Olive Harvest

Table olive producers are struggling with a shortage of workers, which is compounded by concerns about increasing foreign competition and the possibility of higher tariffs.

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Production

Dec. 2, 2024

Dry Heat Followed by Torrential Rain Curb Croatian Yields

The extreme weather swings from summer to autumn in Croatia resulted in low levels of oil accumulation but did not compromise quality.