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Jul. 9, 2021
Meet One of Spain’s Hobby Olive Growers
Representing less than one percent of all Spanish olive groves, non-commercial growers face a unique set of joys and challenges associated with oil production.
Jul. 9, 2021
A Higher Calling for Award-Winning Producers in Italy
Committed to innovation and the environment, first-time NYIOCC winners know the future depends on the choices made today.
Jul. 7, 2021
New CAP Provides Plenty of Opportunities for Italian Olive Growers
Renewed attention on workers’ rights, support for small farmers and young farmers and easier access to compensation will help Italian olive growers.
Jun. 29, 2021 News Briefs
Jun. 29, 2021 The Best Olive Oils
Producers Across Greece Continue to Celebrate NYIOOC Triumphs
Jun. 22, 2021 Business
U.S. Court Rules in Favor of Spanish Producers Over Table Olive Tariffs
Jun. 22, 2021 The Best Olive Oils
Producers from Peloponnese Shine at NYIOOC World Competition
Jun. 21, 2021 World
Jun. 17, 2021
Olive Oil Sommelier Program Heads to Croatia
The Olive Oil Times Education Lab's flagship five-day sommelier program will be presented in Postira, Croatia coinciding with the fourth annual World Championship of Olive Picking and the local olive harvest this October.
Jun. 1, 2021
Italian Producers Achieve Record Success at World Competition
Despite the historic challenges of 2020, producers from across Italy turned out in record numbers and reaped a record number of the industry's most prestigious awards.
Jun. 1, 2021
The Farmer Behind the Dramatic Rise of Dalmatian Olive Oils on the World Stage
Tomislav Duvnjak organized local producers to help them enter the NYIOOC. The result was a record haul for the coastal Croatian region.
May. 26, 2021
World's Best Olive Oils for 2021 Revealed at Premier Competition
The complete results of the 2021 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition were released today on the Official Guide to the World's Best Olive Oils, after a three-day online rollout of the award-winning brands.
May. 4, 2021
Legislation Restricting Use of 'California' on Olive Oil Labels Gains Momentum
While AB-535 has gained some prominent supporters and breezed through committees, its detractors remain confident a compromise can still be reached.
May. 3, 2021
Phytochemicals in Olive Oil Help Prevent a Range of Diseases, Study Finds
Olive oil, the most distinctive attribute of the Mediterranean diet, is associated with many health benefits including protection against acute and chronic inflammation.
Apr. 26, 2021
World Olive Oil Competition Entries Way Up From Turkey, Croatia, Italy, Greece
Producers signed up in record numbers to compete on the world stage, and many submitted new product variations to distinguish their brands in the global marketplace.
Apr. 20, 2021
Second European Parliament Committee Votes to Exclude Olive Oil From Nutri-Score
Spanish MEP Jordi Cañas pushed for the amendment calling on the European Commission to consider exempting single-ingredient food items from any pan-European labeling system.
Apr. 16, 2021
Wild Edible Vegetables, a Hidden Gem of Greek Cuisine
Organic and always served with olive oil, wild veggies are a staple dish in Greece and a source of vitamins and nutrients.
Apr. 16, 2021
Olive Oil Prices Hit Two-Year High in Spain
The suspension of U.S. tariffs and global consumption outpacing production contributed to EVOO prices exceeding €3.00 for the first time in three years.
Apr. 13, 2021
Spring Freeze Devastates Crops in Europe
Unseasonably cold weather damaged blossoming olive trees in France, Greece and Italy. The full extent of the damage will be known in the coming weeks.
Apr. 13, 2021
Palm Oil Bans Meet Resistance in Southeast Asia
Sri Lanka has decided to completely remove its palm plantations. Meanwhile, the U.S. and the E.U. are scaling back on imports over environmental and labor concerns.
Apr. 5, 2021
Europe Limits Use of Trans Fats in Foods
The move is widely seen as a positive step toward eliminating all trans fats by 2023.
Apr. 1, 2021
Researchers Identify Main Types of Olive Oil Fraud, Propose Solutions
A scientific review identified the most prevalent types of olive oil fraud and proposed countermeasures including more cooperation among regulatory bodies.
Mar. 29, 2021
Italian Politicians, Farmers Unite to Oppose Nutri-Score
In response to a pro-Nutri-Score petition signed by hundreds of scientists, Italian politicians and farmers have united in opposing to the French labeling system while promoting its alternatives.