Nov. 27, 2023
Producers Behind Loco Galbasa Achieve Childhood Dream, World-Class Quality
The Sicilian brand Loco Galbasa combines the pursuit of quality and the commitment to environmental sustainability.
Nov. 27, 2023
South African Producers Celebrate Quality After Season Marred by Blackouts
Seven producers from South Africa’s Western Cape combined to win a record-high 16 awards at the world’s largest olive oil quality competition.
Nov. 27, 2023
The company says it will produce its first California olive oil in 2027 and anticipates yields of one million liters.
Nov. 21, 2023 Production
The Agronomic and Macroeconomic Forces Behind Olive Oil Prices in Italy
Nov. 20, 2023 Production
Nov. 20, 2023 Producer Profiles
Finding Balance in a Changing Sector Yields Success for Portuguese Exporter
Nov. 20, 2023 Production
Nov. 20, 2023 News Briefs
Nov. 15, 2023
A Hobby Grower’s Guide to the Olive Harvest
Harvesting olives at the right moment of maturity and bringing them to the mill within 24 hours are a few tips hobby growers can follow to yield extra virgin olive oil.
Nov. 14, 2023
Brazilian Producers React to Record-Setting Year at World Competition
Farmers and millers said the record-high 50 awards earned at the 2023 NYIOOC promote locally-produced olive oil at home and abroad.
Nov. 9, 2023
An Award-Winning Finish to A Fruitful Harvest in The Southern Cone
After bumper harvests in Chile, Argentina and Uruguay, producers demonstrated their quality with a combined 14 awards at the world’s largest olive oil quality contest.
Nov. 6, 2023
Making Award-Winning Olive Oil from California’s Centenarian Trees
In the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, Guilio Zavolta and Rachelle Bross seek to promote and protect the state’s historic olive trees.
Nov. 6, 2023
Olive Oil Production in Europe Expected to Reach 1.5M Tons in 2023/24
Yields are expected to rebound after last year's historic lows. However, rising prices will hamper exports and consumption.
Nov. 6, 2023
Cautious Optimism as Olive Harvest Gets Underway in California
Estimates suggest olive oil production could reach three million gallons, a significant increase over last year.
Oct. 31, 2023
California Farmers Plant Hedgerows to Conserve Water, Improve Soil Health
Hedgerows improve water retention in the soil and create natural habitats for beneficial birds and other pest predators. Farmers said they add aesthetic value, too.
Oct. 31, 2023
Global Olive Oil Production Set for Second Straight Year of Decline
The world’s seven largest olive oil-producing countries are expected to yield 1.97 million tons in the 2023/24 crop year, 23 percent below the average of the previous four campaigns.
Oct. 30, 2023
Award-Winning Producer Highlights Growth in South African Industry
On a 330-year-old farm, the NYIOOC award-winning Babylonstoren has become one of South Africa’s largest olive oil producers.
Oct. 30, 2023
New Spray Could Protect Olive Trees from Xylella
Researchers have developed a technology that allows the inactivation of specific plant genes through a single spray application.
Oct. 26, 2023
Extremadura Bucks the Trend of Below-Average Harvests in Spain
A steady increase in the number of intensive olive groves in the region may explain the rise in production.
Oct. 26, 2023
Slovenian Producers Expect Low Harvest Due to Extreme Weather, Off-Year
With the harvest getting underway in Slovenia, expectations differ from producer to producer, but few are optimistic.
Oct. 24, 2023
Olive Grove Bacteria May Hold Key to Combating Xylella
Certain microorganisms provide biological advantages like a secondary immune system, researchers found.
Oct. 23, 2023
The Olive Fruit Fly: A Persistent Pest in a Changing Climate
The olive fruit fly constantly threatens crop yields, olive oil quality and farmers' livelihoods.
Jan. 24, 2023
New Law in Andalusia to Promote Organic Food Production
Many Andalusian olive oil producers are involved in what is described as a major push to expand organic farming in the region.