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Aug. 1, 2022
Climate Change Taking a Toll on Andalusian Olive Oil Production
Experts said farmers and producers must invest in modern irrigation infrastructure and prevent soil degradation to mitigate the impacts of climate change on Spanish producers.
Jul. 29, 2022
Meet the Pioneering Couple Who Introduced Olive Growing to One Greek Island
When Tassis and Rena Laskaridis settled in Lemnos 15 years ago, there were few olive trees around.
Jul. 25, 2022
Rising Olive Oil Prices Do Not Slow Consumption in Europe
Growing demand from households and the recovery of the foodservice sector are the main drivers increasing olive oil sales in the E.U.
Jul. 25, 2022 Producer Profiles
In Turkey, Father and Son Rediscover Roots to Craft Award-Winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Jul. 25, 2022 Producer Profiles
Jul. 19, 2022 The Best Olive Oils
Jul. 18, 2022 News Briefs
Adding Water During Olive Oil Production Lowers Quality, Researchers Find
Jul. 15, 2022 Producer Profiles
Award-Winning Producer Emphasizes Sustainable Expansion in the Jordan Desert
Jul. 13, 2022
Olive Oil Production Expected to Decrease in Italy Due to Ongoing Drought
After a promising start to 2022, with plenty of blossoms on the olive trees, heat and dry weather have led to a significant fruit drop and a lower-than-expected harvest.
Jul. 13, 2022
One-Third Fewer Olive Farms in Italy Now Than in 2010, Report Finds
Rising production costs and changing dynamics in the sector explain the decreasing number of groves. The new Common Agricultural Policy may help reverse the situation.
Jul. 11, 2022
Flames Engulf the Ancient Olive Grove of Amfissa
According to initial estimates, 30,000 to 40,000 trees were destroyed in fires that swept through some of the oldest olive groves in Greece.
Jul. 11, 2022
Olive Farming Is Key to Saving the Forests of Balochistan
Officials and environmental activists believe olive farming and oil production could help prevent illegal logging in wild forests.
Jul. 11, 2022
Preliminary Estimates Suggest Significant Drop in California Production
The Olive Oil Commission of California, which represents 90 percent of the state’s production, said its members will produce 1.8 million gallons this crop year.
Jul. 5, 2022
Care, Commitment Lie Behind the Success of Southern Italian Producers at NYIOOC
Producers from Calabria, Campania and Puglia overcame drought and wildfires to once again place among the world’s highest-quality olive oils in New York.
Jul. 5, 2022
European Union Expands Monte de Etna PDO Territory in Sicily
The expansion means the potential production of Monte de Etna PDO extra virgin olive oil could double.
Jul. 5, 2022
French Producers Celebrate Superb Showing at NYIOOC
Producers from southern France and Corsica combined to earn 11 awards from 26 entries in the 2022 World Olive Oil Competition.
Jul. 5, 2022
Awards for California Producers Validate High Extra Virgin Olive Oil Standards
Producers from the Golden State earned a record-high 88 awards at the NYIOOC. One prominent producer believes the state’s EVOO standards set it apart.
Jun. 28, 2022
Italy to Provide €1.5M to Develop Pakistani Olive Oil Sector
In the latest chapter of cooperation between the two countries, Italy will help improve production technology and promote olive oil’s health benefits.
Jun. 28, 2022
Olive Leaves Can Improve Oil Quality, Researchers Find
Two studies demonstrated that milling olive leaves with the olives improved the oil’s sensory attributes in industrial and small-scale experiments.
Jun. 28, 2022
Portuguese Producers Reap Benefits of Record Harvest at World Competition
After entering their highest number of brands to the 2022 NYIOOC, Portuguese producers earned 35 of the industry's most coveted quality awards.
Jun. 27, 2022
Award Winners in Greece Discuss a Feverish Season Before a Bountiful Harvest
The 2021/22 crop year required a swift harvest and milling due to unusually high temperatures. The coming crop year is shaping up to be better.
Jun. 27, 2022
Another Record Year Suggests a Trend in Brazil, Producers Say
Fourteen producers from Brazil’s largest producing regions combined to earn a record-high tally at the 2022 World Olive Oil Competition.
Jun. 27, 2022
Award-Winning Producer Hopes to Promote Olive Oil from The Peachtree State
Torrential rain and a congested milling schedule could not dampen Sharon Flanagan’s spirits as the former executive turned farmer struck Gold at the 2022 NYIOOC.