olive varieties
Mar. 26, 2026
At Domaine de Gerbaud, Native Provençal Cultivars Shape an Award-Winning Blend
For Domaine de Gerbaud, blending Aglandau, Salonenque, Grossane and Bouteillan is both technical and expressive, shaped by terroir, organic farming and the realities of climate pressure.
Mar. 11, 2026
Students Use Podcast to Preserve Heritage of Karaburun’s Date Olives
In the Karaburun Peninsula, students are using audio storytelling to connect climate change, rural depopulation and intergenerational knowledge to the future of the region’s distinctive date olives.
Feb. 26, 2026
Gold Award Marks a Standout NYIOOC Debut for Jaén Picual
Pago de Espejo earned a Gold Award at the 2026 NYIOOC, with co-owner Rosario Minchón Espejo crediting early harvesting, careful milling and a focus on balance for the debut win.
Feb. 23, 2026
Svalbard Seed Vault to Receive First Olive Seeds in Bid to Protect Genetic Diversity
Olive seeds will be deposited for the first time in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault later this month, in a project backed by the International Olive Council and the FAO to safeguard genetic diversity amid mounting climate and disease pressures.
Jan. 6, 2026
Chianti Classico PDO Celebrates New Harvest at Florence Event
The Chianti Classico PDO Oil Consortium marked its 50th anniversary with ‘Novo,’ a new event in Florence celebrating extra virgin olive oils from the latest harvest.
Dec. 18, 2025
Climate Pressures Drive Search for New Olive Varieties Suited to Modern Groves
Climate change and labor shortages are pushing olive growers to explore new varieties that offer greater resilience, productivity and flavor diversity.
Oct. 15, 2025 Producer Profiles
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Oct. 12, 2023 News Briefs
Researchers Identify Three Olive Varieties Resistant to Pervasive Fungus
Nov. 17, 2022 News Briefs
New Park in Molise Promotes Olive Tree Biodiversity, Social Inclusion
Nov. 14, 2022 Olive Varieties
Researchers Study How Lack of Chill Hours Impacts Olive Development, Oil Quality
Aug. 11, 2022
Experiment with North African Olive Varieties Bears Fruit in Croatia
One producer has found that his Chemlali and Moroccan Picholine trees are thriving in Dalmatia’s increasingly hot and dry climate.
Aug. 10, 2022
An Olive Tree Garden of Peace is Innagurated on Crete
The grove comprises 21 olive varieties from countries around the world. Its creators hope it fosters a sense of peace and community among olive-producing nations.
Jun. 2, 2022
Europe’s LIFE Resilience Project Offers Tools to Mitigate Spread of Xylella
LIFE Resilience has presented the results of a four-year-long project to stop the spread of Xyella fastidiosa and identify resistant varieties.
May. 4, 2022
Argentina Likely to Host Olive Council's Fourth Olive Germplasm Bank
During a recent visit, the IOC also discussed technology transfer, production improvements and adding the Arauco cultivar to the World Catalog of Olive Varieties.
Feb. 8, 2022
Research on Olive Biodiversity Is Key to Tackling Climate Change
Identifying traits that allow olives to resist extreme weather events, volatile temperature changes and diseases will allow farmers to plant more resilient olive varieties in the future.
Dec. 18, 2021
Olive Cultivation Is Expanding in Georgia
Local olive farmers and the International Olive Council are working to expand olive growing using imported and native olive varieties.
Aug. 19, 2021
Researchers Work to Identify Olive Varieties Best Adapted to Higher Temperatures
With average temperatures estimated to rise 7 ºC by 2100, researchers want to know which varieties will thrive in the Mediterranean’s future climate.
Apr. 21, 2020
IOC, UN Collaborate to Have Olive Recognized as Priority Species
Along with achieving recognition for the olive tree, the IOC is also planning to invest in germplasm banks, ensuring healthy and authenticated samples are being entered and cared for.
Feb. 26, 2020
Polyphenols Shown to Have Distinct Anti-Bacterial Properties
Research on the antibacterial activity of olive varieties grown in southern Italy shows promise for natural treatments against E. coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Jan. 15, 2020
Where the World's Olives Live Side by Side
From a distance, this olive grove on the outskirts of Córdoba looks just like any other field. But it is home for more than 1,000 olive cultivars from 29 countries, from Iran to the Americas, passing through all of the Mediterranean Basin.
Dec. 5, 2019
Nearly One-third of World's Olive Oil Made from Picual
The newly published reference guide, International Olive Growing: Worldwide Analysis and Summary, sheds light on a number of interesting olive oil-related statistics.
Sep. 10, 2019
The Give and Take of French Cultivars
Local olive varieties in France are known for their sensory qualities, if not for their yields.
Aug. 27, 2019
Rediscovering Ancient Varieties to Meet Today's Challenges
Recovered ancient olive cultivars seem to provide a good answer to today's challenges such as those posed by climate change, extreme temperatures and pests.
Aug. 9, 2019
PGI Olio Lucano for Olive Oil From Basilicata Underway
The product specification of the IGP Olio Lucano is waiting for E.U. approval.
May. 29, 2019
14 Greek Olive Varieties to Be State Certified
Greek Nurseries are watching developments that could satisfy their long-standing demand for certified propagating material.