olive oil quality
Dec. 19, 2025
Early Harvests, Ethics and the Pursuit of Exceptional Olive Oil
The Slovenian miller and olive grower explains why early harvests, ethics and personal responsibility are the foundation of world-class olive oil.
Dec. 15, 2025
Researchers Detect Microplastics in Italian Olive Oils Using New Imaging Technique
A new study published in Food Chemistry found microplastics in Italian extra virgin olive oils, highlighting differences linked to supply chain length and production practices.
Nov. 17, 2025
Canadian Company Brings New Recognition to Cretan Olive Oils
Panagiotis Tsiriotakis returned to his roots, founding Acropolis Organics and bringing global recognition to his Cretan extra virgin olive oils.
Nov. 11, 2025
A Sicilian Olive Oil That Blends Heritage, Design and Sustainability
In southwestern Sicily’s Belice Valley, Carmen Bonfante crafts Embrace, a premium extra virgin olive oil created to honor her island’s native olive varieties and welcoming spirit, with corporate responsibility at the heart of her vision.
Nov. 4, 2025
Willow Creek’s Cooperative Approach Brings Stability to Olive Growers
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.
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,.
Oct. 1, 2025 News Briefs
Regulators Investigate After Newspaper Identifies Olive Oil Fraud in Belgium
Sep. 22, 2025 Business
Quality Tests Lead North American Trade Group to Take Legal Action
Aug. 11, 2025 News Briefs
Aug. 5, 2025 News Briefs
Jul. 8, 2025 News Briefs
Europe Endorses Olive Oil Standard Changes Despite Industry Divide
Jun. 28, 2025
Producers From Lazio, Puglia Shine at 33rd Ercole Olivario
Farmers and millers from across the country were awarded at a ceremony in Perugia for the best Italian extra virgin olive oils.
Jun. 25, 2025
Meet the Ligurian Producer Defending a Cultural Heritage
The family behind Tèra de Prie produces award-winning Taggiasca extra virgin olive oil from the thousand-year-old dry stone wall terraces on Italy’s northwestern coast.
Jun. 23, 2025
Sustainable Practices Help North African Producers Triumph in Tough Season
Producers from Tunisia, Morocco and Egypt overcame drought and heat to earn 16 awards at the 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.
Jun. 23, 2025
Olive Oil a Leading Focus in Italy’s Crackdown on Food Fraud
Italy's food fraud prevention efforts last year focused on olive oil, with over 8,200 inspections and 23% of samples showing irregularities, leading to seizures and criminal reports.
Jun. 19, 2025
Challenging Season, Winning Results for California Producers
California producers overcame weather and labor challenges to triumph at the 2025 NYIOOC, showcasing their resilience, dedication and innovation.
Jun. 16, 2025
Why Olive Oil Prices Are Higher in Croatia
Croatian olive oil prices are on the rise, with an 18% increase in April 2025. Factors include consumer awareness, market trends and production costs.
May. 31, 2025
Italian Producers Extend Reign of Excellence at World Competition
Uncompromising farmers, millers and bottlers made Italy the most awarded country at the 2025 NYIOOC for the tenth consecutive year.
Mar. 4, 2025
2025 World Olive Oil Competition Results Begin to Roll Out
Northern Hemisphere olive oil producers are tracking the ongoing rollout of the 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition results.
Feb. 13, 2025
High Fail Rate in Czech Republic Quality Checks
Food inspection authorities found that eight of 18 samples did not meet European quality standards and labeling requirements.
Feb. 12, 2025
Peru Has Its Own Olive Council-Approved Tasting Panel
The panel will help improve olive oil quality ahead of what many expect to be a fruitful harvest.
Feb. 12, 2025
Meet the Genoese Couple Cultivating Traditional Italian Olives in Uruguay
After careers in foreign service, the founders of Pique Roto are introducing Uruguayan consumers to traditional Italian olive varieties.
Feb. 3, 2025
Emigration, Infrastructure Hamper Albanian Agriculture
As olive oil production rises in the southern European country, transport and storage infrastructure are not keeping pace.
Dec. 14, 2024
Political Turmoil Complicates Efforts to Revive Syrian Exports
After overthrowing the autocratic rule of former President Bashar al-Assad, Syria’s new governing coalition said it would enact free-market reforms and stimulate exports.
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.
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.