Apr. 17, 2025
Top Producers Emerge as Competition Nears Final Results
As results continue to be announced, a snapshot reveals a dynamic and competitive year, with established leaders holding their ground and new challengers making a name for themselves.
Apr. 14, 2025
Tunisia Seeks Trade Deal to Avert 28 Percent Export Tariff
Tunisian diplomats are working to negotiate a better trade deal with the U.S. to avoid a 28% tariff on key sectors like olive oil and dates.
Apr. 14, 2025
Olive Oil Industry Pushes for Tariff Exemption at D.C. Event
The North American Olive Oil Association lobbied for a tariff exemption, emphasizing olive oil's unique health benefits.
Apr. 12, 2025 Producer Profiles
Apr. 6, 2025 Business
Trump's Tariffs: European Olive Oil Producers Brace for Market Disruption
Mar. 4, 2025 Live
Feb. 20, 2025 Business
Feb. 18, 2025 Production
Safeguarding Unique Olive Farming Traditions on Italy’s Pantelleria Island
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.
Nov. 15, 2024
U.S. Consumers Embrace Olive Oil in Squeeze Bottles
Despite the growing popularity of squeeze bottles for their convenience, some question the potential impact on olive oil quality and the environmental burden of the packaging.
Oct. 29, 2024
App Uses AI to Identify Top-Ranked Olive Oils
The Olive Oil Times World Ranking can identify award-winning olive oils by analyzing thousands of images and data points.
Oct. 7, 2024
What 485 Million Years of Climate History Tell Us About Today's Crisis
New research finds that Earth’s average temperature has changed more drastically in the past than originally thought, but the current rate remains uniquely perilous.
Oct. 3, 2024
Olive Farmers Flee Southern Lebanon as Conflict Escalates
Israel’s escalating air strikes and ground invasion have forced one million people to flee southern Lebanon, many leaving olive-laden trees unharvested.