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Jan. 28, 2026
New Study Ranks Areas in Greece Most Suitable for Olive Cultivation
Researchers say climate and terrain data could help farmers, insurers and policymakers plan the future of olive cultivation in Greece.
Jan. 28, 2026
How Olive Oil Importers Navigate the Turbulent but Lucrative U.S. Market
U.S. olive oil consumption is forecast to reach a record high in 2025/26, as demand continues to grow despite inflation, tariffs and weakening consumer confidence.
Jan. 28, 2026
Congressional Bill Would Require Federal Definition for Olive Oil Labels
A bipartisan bill in Congress would require the FDA to establish a national standard of identity for olive oil, a move supporters say would strengthen enforcement and protect consumers.
Jan. 27, 2026
Olive Oil Times Sommelier Certificate Program Returns to London in March
The Olive Oil Times Education Lab will host its five-day Sommelier Certificate Program in London from March 9 to 13, offering immersive instruction in olive oil sensory analysis, production, health, culinary applications and quality assessment.
Jan. 20, 2026
NYIOOC 2026 Results to Begin Earlier than Previous Years
Competition organizers say the first award winners will be revealed in coming weeks, giving producers more time to leverage recognition during the commercial season
Jan. 20, 2026
Spain Announces Expanded Anti-Fraud Controls for Olive Oil Sector
Spain has announced a new set of official controls and anti-fraud measures covering the entire olive oil and pomace supply chain, with implementation set to begin in 2026.
Jan. 14, 2026 Production
Ice and Subzero Temperatures Test Olive Trees in Northern Adriatic Hinterland
Jan. 9, 2026 News Briefs
U.S. Dietary Guidelines Put Olive Oil and Table Olives at the Center of Healthy Eating
Jan. 5, 2026 Producer Profiles
How a Family Mill in Florence Built Five Decades of Olive Oil Craftsmanship
Jan. 5, 2026 Production
Scientists Identify Xylella-Tolerant Olive Varieties and Test Heat Treatments
Dec. 31, 2025 World
Dec. 29, 2025
China’s Olive Oil Sector Alleviates Poverty but Struggles to Compete
China’s olive oil sector has expanded rapidly with strong government backing, but experts say heavy subsidies and state control have limited efficiency, profitability and global competitiveness.
Dec. 29, 2025
High-Density Olive Groves Shown to Capture More Carbon Than Traditional Plantings
New research from Spain shows that high-density olive groves capture significantly more carbon dioxide per hectare than traditional plantings, highlighting olive farming’s potential role in climate mitigation.
Dec. 26, 2025
Cobram Estate to Acquire California Olive Ranch in $173.5 Million Deal
The deal will more than double Cobram Estate’s California olive groves and expand its U.S. market presence, while raising concerns about industry consolidation.
Dec. 4, 2025
Italian Geographical Indications See Record Growth, Driven by Olive Oil and Wine
Italy’s certified food sector reached €20.7 billion in 2024, with PDO and PGI olive oils posting record gains as exports and retail demand climbed.
Nov. 26, 2025
Global Olive Oil Production Hits Record 3.5 Million Tons
A new report forecasts global olive oil production at a record 3.507 million tons for 2024/25, driven by strong recovery in Spain and rising output in non-EU countries.
Nov. 26, 2025
Spain Asks U.S. to Remove Olive Oil Tariffs
Spain’s economy minister has asked the U.S. to exempt olive oil from its new 15 percent tariff, warning that the measure risks deepening pressures on producers and distorting the world’s second-largest olive oil market.
Nov. 21, 2025
Longnan Emerges as China’s Fastest-Growing Olive Oil Hub
Longnan, in China’s arid northwest, has become the country’s leading olive oil region, producing more than half of all domestic olives and investing heavily in mills, irrigation and farmer support.
Oct. 12, 2025
French Team Triumphs at 8th World Olive Picking Championship in Croatia
France topped the podium at the World Olive Picking Championship on Croatia’s island of Brač, where twelve international teams celebrated tradition, teamwork and the spirit of Mediterranean olive culture.
Oct. 9, 2025
Alarm in Gargano as Xylella Reaches New Northern Front
A new Xylella fastidiosa outbreak near Cagnano Varano marks the bacterium’s northernmost spread in Puglia, prompting containment efforts and genetic analysis to trace its origin.
Oct. 8, 2025
Tunisia’s Olive Oil Sector Faces Record Harvest Amid Price Collapse and Fraud Allegations
Tunisia is poised for a record olive oil harvest, but the sector is mired in collapsing prices, farmer unrest, and allegations of large-scale illegal sales to Spanish buyers.
Oct. 8, 2025
New ‘Ultra Virgin’ Label Aims to Unite Dalmatia’s Olive Oil Elite
Dalmatia’s top producers have joined forces to establish Ultra Virgin, a new quality category that rewards olive oils exceeding extra virgin criteria in chemical and sensory standards.
Oct. 1, 2025
Swiss Psychiatric Hospital Adopts Olive Oil for Patient Health
Extra virgin olive oil is replacing other fats in the PDAG in Switzerland, in a decision driven by scientific evidence.
Oct. 1, 2025
Regulators Investigate After Newspaper Identifies Olive Oil Fraud in Belgium
Authorities in Belgium are investigating after a newspaper found 20 out of 32 olive oil brands failed quality standards and one was adulterated.
Sep. 25, 2025
Poetica Gin Captures the Spirit of Brač
In Postira I discovered Poetica Gin — a spirit that opens with herbs and finishes with olive fruit, capturing the taste of Dalmatia.
Sep. 22, 2025
Postira Symposium Honors Leaders of Adriatic Olive Oil Renaissance
The International Symposium on Olive Oil of Croatia and the Adriatic Coast concluded in Postira, Brač, with the first-ever Olive Oil Times Champion of Excellence Awards, honoring producers and experts whose work has elevated the region’s oils to global acclaim.