
Mar. 31, 2026
The new NYIOOC Marketplace at oliveoilshop.com features only current-year winners of the World Olive Oil Competition, sold by producers and authorized distributors in Europe, the United States and Canada.
Nov. 17, 2025
French Lawmakers Advance Plan to Make Nutri-Score Mandatory
A new vote in the French National Assembly has revived efforts to make Nutri-Score mandatory, triggering debate over exemptions for traditional products and concerns about conflicts with EU rules.
Oct. 28, 2025
UK Consumers Seek Value as Prices Reach Record Highs
Surging retail prices are reshaping Britain’s cooking-oil habits, pushing shoppers toward supermarket extra virgin olive oils and prompting fresh debate over substitutes.
Sep. 29, 2025
New Initiatives Promote Olive Oil Culture in Northern Italy
New projects are advancing olive oil culture in northern Italy, with the opening of an oleoteca and a collective highlighting top-quality producers.
Jun. 3, 2025
Discounted Olive Oil Offers in Italy Spark Concerns Over Quality, Fair Pricing
Supermarkets in Italy are offering extra virgin olive oil at deeply discounted prices, raising concerns among producers about quality, fair competition, and the future of domestic olive farming.
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.
Feb. 7, 2025 Business
Nov. 25, 2024 Business
Nov. 7, 2024 Business
Meet the Retailers Working to Grow Oleotourism Sales After the Vacation Ends
Jun. 5, 2024 News Briefs
Pompeian VP Says Baltimore Bridge Disaster Cost Company Millions
Apr. 11, 2024 News Briefs
Germany's Consumer Watchdog Warns Olive Oil Quality Is Falling
Mar. 13, 2024
How an Olive Oil Lover Found Success in The US Market
After discovering her passion for extra virgin olive oil in Crete, Joanne Lacina built a successful importing and online retail business in the U.S.
Feb. 29, 2024
Supermarkets in Spain Poised to Clash Over Olive Oil Prices
Olive oil prices at origin remain at historic highs, but direct-to-consumer promotions by some brands have supermarkets weighing their next move.
Nov. 27, 2023
High Olive Oil Prices in Spain Spur Interest in Black Friday Discounts
While prices at origin have dipped slightly, they remain elevated in stores, prompting concern among retailers over theft and consumers over fraud.
Sep. 18, 2023
Olive Oil Thefts Rising in Mills and Supermarkets Across Spain
Rising prices and an increase in organized criminal activity are driving the increase in thefts, officials said.
Jul. 11, 2023
The second-largest olive oil cooperative recorded total revenues of €280 million in the 2022 financial year, partially due to increased domestic sales by value.
Jun. 8, 2023
Bonolio Becomes Latest European Producer to Open U.S. Facility
The Sicilian producer plans to double its exports to the U.S.
Mar. 23, 2023
Starbucks Expands Olive Oil-Infused Coffee Line to U.S. Stores
Partana extra virgin olive oil, used to brew the Oleato, will also be sold separately in participating stores.
May. 11, 2017
Private Label, Price Hikes Drive Sales in Europe
Despite challenging economic conditions and poor harvests, sales of European olive oil continue to rise with the increasing popularity of private label products.
May. 2, 2017
At Barcelona's La Boqueria, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Runs in the Family
Xelo Morilla says that even in Barcelona, high-quality olive oils are undervalued. “It is something we have so internalized since we were children," she said. Her shop, El Mas del Mercader, is trying to change that.
Dec. 19, 2016
Trade Group Sues Specialty Store Distributor for ‘False Statements’
The North American Olive Oil Association (NAOOA) filed a lawsuit against California-based distributor Veronica Foods for what it called "false, misleading and scientifically unsubstantiated statements."
Dec. 13, 2016
Australian Supermarket Accused of Using Olive Leaves as Filler in Oregano Products
Several major Australian supermarkets including the popular chain Aldi, have come under fire after it was found that they were padding their oregano products with olive leaves.
Aug. 23, 2016
Costco Switches Back to Italian for Private Label
After a one-year test with Greek oils, the world's second largest retailer has returned to Italy for its Kirkland Signature brand, saying it was "what members wanted."
Jun. 30, 2016
A New Way for Retailers and Restaurants to Stock the World's Best Olive Oils
The Best Olive Oils Marketplace, the e-commerce platform for award-winning extra virgin olive oils, is now open to wholesale buyers.
May. 31, 2016
‘NYIOOC Marketplace’ Offers World’s Top-Rated Extra Virgin Olive Oils
Early orders are exceeding expectations on the Marketplace, where every oil is an award winner at the prestigious New York International Olive Oil Competition
May. 12, 2016
Marketplace for World's Best Extra Virgin Olive Oils Nears Launch
A new "Buy Now" button will soon appear beside the winning brands on bestoliveoils.org, the annual guide to the best olive oils in the world.