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Provence

Producer Profiles

Aug. 11, 2025

Luberon’s Unique Geology Helps Set One Award-Winning Producer Apart

The producers behind Domaine de la Sénancole have leveraged Luberon’s geology and Provence’s local olive varieties to produce a sustainable and sought-after olive oil.

A stone structure with a conical roof surrounded by greenery and stone walls. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Feb. 19, 2024

How One Producer Deals with Rising Volumes and A Shorter Harvest in France

In the South of France, the producer behind Mas des Bories manages a bumper harvest and a shorter window to mill.

Worker sorting olives in a processing facility with machinery and equipment. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

May. 9, 2023

Focus on Quality Yields Success for Producers in France

Despite a sharp drop in production due to Europe’s prolonged drought, the number of French entries at the World Competition has progressively increased over the years.

A black steam locomotive with a blue and brown passenger carriage at a train station. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Nov. 14, 2022

Tourist Train in Provence Partially Fueled by Olive-Pit Biofuel

The vintage steam train is experimenting with fuel made out of olive pits, which is more environmentally friendly and cheaper than coal.

Two individuals collecting olives in a grove, using a net and a yellow crate. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 6, 2022

Farmers in France Confirm Grim Predictions as Harvest Gets Underway

Heat and drought led to premature olive drops across southern France. The yield is expected to fall by 50 percent compared to last year.

Woman with short gray hair picking olives from an olive tree. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Aug. 16, 2022

French Olive Sector Anticipates 50 Percent Harvest Loss

Scorching summer temperatures and the region's prolonged drought have resulted in a significantly lower fruit set in France and a significantly smaller harvest.

Workers harvesting olives in an orchard with nets spread on the ground to collect fallen olives. - Olive Oil Times
Two women and a baby at an olive oil stand with products displayed in a tent. - Olive Oil Times
Aerial view of Chateau d'Estoublon surrounded by vineyards and trees. - Olive Oil Times
A monk in a robe walking along a path between rows of grapevines in a vineyard. - Olive Oil Times
A person pruning an olive tree while standing on a ladder in a mountainous area. - Olive Oil Times
Blue agricultural tractor parked on a dirt path in a field with trees in the background. - Olive Oil Times
World

May. 20, 2020

Winning NYIOOC a 'Matter of Pride' for French Producers

French brands earned a record-high eight awards at the 2020 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, including six Golds and two Silvers.

Olive trees growing among vibrant lavender fields in a rural landscape. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Mar. 30, 2020

EU Grants PDO Status to Olive Oils of Provence

Provençal olive oil represents distinctive organoleptic characteristics, unique chemistry and strong historical ties to the land.

Aerial view of a vineyard with a large estate surrounded by trees and greenery. - Olive Oil Times
World

Dec. 1, 2016

Notes from Panisse: Early Harvest and 'Fruite Noir'

New York olive oil merchant Steven Jenkins asks his friend in Provence about late harvest oils.

An olive tree with a thick trunk and lush green leaves against a clear blue sky. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Nov. 3, 2014

Add France to Growing List of Poor Harvests

The olive fly enjoyed a mild winter in Provence this year, devastating crops and the region's prized olive oils.

Several bottles of olive oil displayed at a market stall with various types of olives in bowls. - Olive Oil Times
Europe

Sep. 12, 2012

Olive Oil Not Always Local at Provence Markets

Sometimes the olive oils sold at local markets throughout the South of France are anything but local, and French producers say customers are being tricked.

Bottle of extra virgin olive oil labeled 'huile d'olive vierge extra' from Ollioules, France. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Feb. 13, 2012

Cooperative Run by Volunteers Preserves a Provençal Tradition

Volunteers run a small cooperative mill in the Provence. Life is not always easy but they are intent on keeping the Provençal tradition.

Various stainless steel containers for olive oil displayed on a shelf with labels indicating different types. - Olive Oil Times
Restaurants

Feb. 6, 2012

Oliviera: The ‘Anti-Tourism’ of Olive Oil

Nadim Beyrouti sells high quality olive oil from small producers in Provence. His restaurant Oliviera was created as a means to showcase his range of oils by pairing them with simple, fresh cuisine.

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