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May. 6, 2025
Olive Council Tests Plan to Help Olive Farmers Sell Carbon Credits
The Carbon Balance project assesses olive groves as natural carbon sinks, generating carbon credits for farmers through sustainable land management.
May. 2, 2025
U.S. Trade Group Proposes Olive Oil Promotion Cooperative
With backing from industry experts and the USDA, the North American Olive Oil Association has proposed a research and promotion program to drive consumer awareness and demand.
Apr. 29, 2025
U.S. Olive Oil Producers Win Big at World Competition
American producers demonstrated their ability to match the quality of imported brands, winning 92 awards at the 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.
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Olive Oil Industry Pushes for Tariff Exemption at D.C. Event
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Apr. 6, 2025
Trump's Tariffs: European Olive Oil Producers Brace for Market Disruption
New levies on imported olive oil from EU countries will lead to price increases and trade imbalances, experts predict.
Mar. 4, 2025
World Olive Oil Competition 2025 Live Updates
The world’s most prestigious olive oil quality contest is revealing award winners in the Northern Hemisphere division. We are following the results live.
Feb. 20, 2025
Olive Oil Overtakes Wine as Popular Host Gift in Britain
It has become chic in the U.K. to present dinner party hosts with a bottle of extra virgin olive oil instead of wine or chocolates.
Feb. 18, 2025
Safeguarding Unique Olive Farming Traditions on Italy’s Pantelleria Island
Olive farming on the Sicilian island has unique features resulting from a peculiar pruning and training system that encourages horizontal growth.
Feb. 8, 2025
Spain and Italy Ask Restaurants to Comply with Olive Oil Container Laws
Spain and Italy are urging restaurants to comply with long-standing bans on refillable olive oil containers through new enforcement efforts and consumer awareness campaigns.
Feb. 3, 2025
New Class of Sommeliers Affirmed in London
Producers, importers, retailers and olive oil enthusiasts from around the world delved into production and sensory assessment in Central London.
Jan. 28, 2025
Mill Wastewater Extract Yields Promising Health Benefits
A dietary supplement made with hydroxytyrosol extracted from olive mill wastewater inhibited the production of inflammatory compounds and showed antibacterial properties.
Jan. 9, 2025
MedDiet Named World’s Best for Eighth Straight Year
A panel of experts selected the Mediterranean diet as the world’s best due to its variety of nutrient-dense foods, health benefits and flexibility.
Dec. 30, 2024
Decoding the Olive Fly's Symbiotic Secret
The Candidatus Erwinia dacicola bacteria allows olive fruit fly larvae to feed on green olives by overcoming their natural defenses.
Dec. 30, 2024
Spain Tackles the Salty Truth About Table Olives
High sodium levels in table olives concern public health officials, but the pollution from the production process is even greater.
Dec. 19, 2024
Olive Oil Producers Embrace Eco-Friendly Packaging
From new packaging material to reduced plastic designs, companies are reducing environmental impact and appeal to conscientious consumers.
Dec. 19, 2024
Panettone Gets a Healthy Upgrade
The beloved Christmas cake is attracting new fans in Italy thanks to a change to its traditional ingredients.
Dec. 10, 2024
Italian Producers Grapple with Market Instability
Record olive oil imports paired with lowered yields have compounded the worries of the sector.
Dec. 5, 2024
An Accusation of Widespread Fraud Sparks Controversy in Spain
The general secretary of the giant Spanish cooperative Dcoop accused bottlers of selling sunflower oil blends labeled as olive oil.
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.