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Oct. 1, 2020
Demand for Extra Virgin Drives Olive Oil Sales in Spain
While demand for extra virgin rose, the appetite in Spain for the lower grades has dried up.
Sep. 28, 2020
Seven Countries Protest Adoption of Nutri-Score at European Meeting
Italy, the Czech Republic, Greece, Latvia, Hungary, Cyprus and Romania asked the E.U. to take a new approach to the subject of front-of-pack labeling.
Sep. 21, 2020
Some Signs Suggest Better Outlook for Greek Farmers
Lower yield predictions in Spain and Italy open new hopes for Greek olive growers as harvesting begins.
Sep. 16, 2020 World
Sep. 9, 2020 Food & Cooking
Sep. 4, 2020 News Briefs
Imports Rise in Spain as Big Brands Work Around U.S. Tariffs
Aug. 31, 2020 Health
Consuming High-Polyphenol Extra Virgin Olive Oil Reduces Blood Pressure, Study Finds
Aug. 7, 2020 Business
California Trade Group Rescinds Membership Agreement After Backlash
Jul. 29, 2020
Applying Crushed Rock to Croplands Reduces Atmospheric CO2, Study Finds
Up to two billion tons of CO2 could be absorbed each year by adding crushed rocks to farmlands. The technique could be employed by countries to help them meet their climate targets.
Jul. 15, 2020
Guide Boosts Online Sales of Award-Winning Brands
Finding online retailers who sell the best extra virgin olive oils just got a lot easier.
Jul. 13, 2020
Portugal Bans Nocturnal Olive Harvesting Practice for Upcoming Season
While conservationists have hailed the move as a step in the right direction, many of them have urged the country's ministry fo agriculture to make the ban permanent.
Jul. 10, 2020
Having Survived Invasion and Disease, Millenary Olive Tree Recognized in Spain
The Spanish Association of Olive Municipalities has named a 1,100-year-old olive tree on Mallorca the “best monumental olive tree in Spain.”
Jun. 30, 2020
Eight Japanese Olive Oils Among This Year's Top-Rated Brands
Japanese producers enjoyed a record-breaking year at the World Olive Oil Competition, proving that one of the newest frontiers in olive cultivation can compete with the rest.
Jun. 30, 2020
U.S. Considers New Tariffs on European Olives and Olive Oils
The U.S. Trade Representative is considering whether to increase existing tariffs on imports from the European Union as well as implement new ones.
Jun. 24, 2020
This Olive Oil Importer Knows How to Find Winners
For 30 years, Rolando Beramendi has been importing his favorite Italian olive oils to the U.S., one harvest at a time.
Jun. 23, 2020
Italian Agriculture Official Applauds NYIOOC Winners
Undersecretary for Agricultural Policies Giuseppe L'Abbate said Italy's award winners were in his thoughts as he works on policies to help quality producers.
Jun. 16, 2020
Abandoned Farm Auctions Attract a New Generation of Italian Farmers
A program that provides incentives to establish new businesses in abandoned Italian farmlands has enticed young agricultural entrepreneurs.
Jun. 5, 2020
Farmers Blame Law Violators for Low Olive Oil Prices
An association of Spanish farmers said violations by large companies explain what is continuing to drive olive oil prices lower and called for whistleblower protections.
May. 18, 2020
Greek Producers Achieve Record Wins at NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition
Greek brands had their best showing ever, earning an all-time record of 69 of the world's most coveted olive oil quality awards.
May. 18, 2020
Mediterranean Diet Most Effective for Reducing Risk of Heart Disease, Study Finds
In diets other than the Mediterranean, most weight loss benefits disappeared within a year and the risk of heart disease also rose.
May. 15, 2020
Southern Italy's Producers Shine in Early NYIOOC Results
Among the first winners of the 2020 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition are farmers from Campania, Puglia and Sicily.
May. 15, 2020
World’s Best Olive Oils for 2020 Unveiled
The NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition has released its annual listing of award winners, widely considered the authoritative guide to the year’s best extra virgin olive oils.
May. 13, 2020
Spanish Producers Among the Early Winners at 2020 NYIOOC
With 25 awards so far, Spain and Italy lead this year's ranking at the world's most prestigious olive oil quality contest, which is unveiling the results throughout the week.