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olive oil quality / page 5

News Briefs

Apr. 17, 2025

Top Producers Emerge as Competition Nears Final Results

As results continue to be announced, a snapshot reveals a dynamic and competitive year, with established leaders holding their ground and new challengers making a name for themselves.

An olive grove at sunset in Albania
Producer Profiles

Mar. 27, 2025

Albanian Producer Pairs Local Culture, Award-Winning Quality

Bianti Danaj is betting an early harvest, skilled milling and a strong tie to Southern Albanian history will set his brand apart in crowded international markets.

Entrance of a Monop' grocery store featuring shelves stocked with various products. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Mar. 18, 2025

French Supermarket Chain Recalls House Brand After Detecting Contaminant

Monoprix voluntarily recalled its 750-milliliter extra virgin olive oils after detecting mineral oil hydrocarbons that exceeded European safety standards.

Four men standing in an olive grove, each holding a bottle of olive oil. - Olive Oil Times
Olive trees in a grove with sunlight filtering through the branches. - Olive Oil Times
Aerial view of Prague showcasing rooftops and St. Nicholas Church in the background. - Olive Oil Times
A group of 14 people standing on grass with trees in the background. Some are wearing name tags and sunglasses. The setting appears to be a park or garden.
Individual sorting green olives in blue baskets on a farm with a tractor in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Three individuals sorting leaves on a table in a processing facility. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

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.

A large crowd gathered in a public square holding a Syrian flag with three stars. - Olive Oil Times
Business

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.

Man with a beard holding a bottle of olive oil in a production setting with equipment in the background. - Olive Oil Times
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.

Individual capturing images of olive trees in a black and white setting with a camera. - Olive Oil Times
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.

Several olive trees with thick trunks and green leaves in a field setting. - Olive Oil Times
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.

A tray holding multiple blue glasses filled with olive oil being served at an event. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Nov. 20, 2024

Olive Oil Sommelier Program Returns to London

The Olive Oil Times Education Lab will return to Central London with its flagship five-day Sommelier program.

A man pouring freshly harvested olives into a container during the olive harvesting process. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Nov. 7, 2024

South African Brands Shine Again at World Competition

Despite the erratic weather and frequent power outages during harvest, producers from South Africa combined to win twelve of the industry's most prestigious quality awards.

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Olive harvesting machine operating in a grove of olive trees during the harvest season. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Oct. 31, 2024

Two Australian Producers Celebrate Decade of Success at World Competition

They overcame pests and climatic challenges to earn seven awards at the 2024 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.

A woman photographing olive oil bottles on a shelf using a smartphone in a store. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Oct. 29, 2024

App Uses AI to Identify Top-Ranked Olive Oils

The Olive Oil Times World Ranking can identify award-winning olive oils by analyzing thousands of images and data points.

Person harvesting olives from a tree using a ladder in an outdoor setting. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Oct. 18, 2024

World Competition Wins Bring Relief to Southern Cone Producers

Farmers and millers from Argentina, Chile and Uruguay combined to win twelve awards after significant production declines.

Individual using a ladder to harvest olives from a tree in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
World

Oct. 13, 2024

S. Hemisphere Producers Reap Rewards of Challenging Harvest

Farmers, millers and bottlers from three continents combined to win 44 awards at the Southern Hemisphere edition of 2024 World Olive Oil Competition.

A man and woman smiling while standing in an olive grove under a clear sky. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Oct. 8, 2024

Acclaimed Producer Prepares for Fruitful Harvest in Tunisia

The award-winning French-Tunisian olive oil producers behind the Parcelle 26 brand focus on quality in the groves and at the mill.

Olive oil being poured from a metal canister into a container. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Oct. 1, 2024

Europe Tightens Restrictions on Hydrocarbons in Virgin Olive Oil

Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons has been linked to higher rheumatoid arthritis risk, among other health issues.

Aerial view of Zadar city with rooftops and the sea during sunset. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Sep. 23, 2024

Croatian County Recognizes the Role of Award-Winning Producers in Promoting Tourism

A ceremony in Zadar connected the efforts to develop local tourism with high-quality olive oils, wines and cheeses.

Group of twelve individuals standing in an olive grove, each holding a bottle of olive oil. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Sep. 18, 2024

Calabrian Cooperative Emphasizes Quality While Building Economies of Scale

Seventeen olive oil producers have joined to promote Carolea extra virgin olive oils while driving down farming and milling costs.

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