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UNESCO

Producer Profiles

Jun. 25, 2025

Meet the Ligurian Producer Defending a Cultural Heritage

The family behind Tèra de Prie produces award-winning Taggiasca extra virgin olive oil from the thousand-year-old dry stone wall terraces on Italy’s northwestern coast.

A male wrestler with a muscular build, wearing traditional oil wrestling attire, standing in a field. - Olive Oil Times
World

Jul. 7, 2024

Yusuf Can Zeybek Repeats Kırkpınar Triumph

The 30-year-old defeated 2022’s de facto champion Mustafa Taş in a cautious but exciting final that went into overtime.

Aerial view of a large olive grove with rows of olive trees and varying shades of green and brown. - Olive Oil Times
Business

May. 10, 2024

Andalusian Officials Withdraw Sea of Olives Candidacy for UNESCO Recognition

The move came after 8,500 olive growers signed a petition protesting the candidacy. However, some are hopeful the decision will be overturned.

A woman wearing a red headscarf is preparing dough in a kitchen setting. - Olive Oil Times
Food & Cooking

Dec. 29, 2023

Iconic Lebanese Breakfast Receives UNESCO Recognition

Al-man’ouché, the Lebanese breakfast pastry seasoned with olive oil and traditional spices, has been added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Man operating a traditional olive press with a horse in the background and olives in a stone basin. - Olive Oil Times
World

Dec. 14, 2023

Traditional Turkish Olive Cultivation Practices Recognized by UNESCO

The U.N. agency said Turkey’s traditional grafting, milling and table olive production methods are valuable to our global culture and must be safeguarded.

Ancient ruins of Pompeii with Mount Vesuvius visible in the background under clear skies. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Aug. 7, 2023

Olive Oil Production Returns to Pompeii 2,000 Years After Volcanic Eruption

Ministers and farming organizations tasted local extra virgin olive oil and table olives while promoting a UNESCO nomination for Italian cuisines.

Expansive view of olive groves with rolling hills and distant mountains under a clear sky. - Olive Oil Times
Expansive olive grove landscape with rolling hills and rows of olive trees under soft sunlight. - Olive Oil Times
A reflective green pool surrounded by ancient Roman columns and statues in a garden setting. - Olive Oil Times
Aerial view of olive tree fields arranged in rows across rolling hills. - Olive Oil Times
Workers using poles to harvest olives from trees in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
An olive tree with a rounded canopy standing on a sandy area with the sea in the background. - Olive Oil Times
World

Apr. 30, 2019

UNESCO Board Endorses 'World Olive Tree Day'

Following a proposal by Lebanon and Tunisia, UNESCO's executive board has recommended support for "all efforts leading to the proclamation of the World Olive Tree Day."

Ancient ruins reflected in a calm water body surrounded by greenery and trees. - Olive Oil Times
World

Jan. 8, 2018

Historic Hadrian Olive Oil Returns

In keeping with Hadrian’s love for knowledge and the intellect, the olive oil will be sold in his Villa’s bookshop.

A pizza chef tossing a round piece of dough in a kitchen setting. - Olive Oil Times
World

Dec. 8, 2017

Neapolitan 'Pizza Twirling' Makes UNESCO List

Two million people signed a petition supporting the official recognition of 'pizzaiuolo' pizza twirling.

Expansive landscape of olive groves with rolling hills and distant mountains. - Olive Oil Times
World

Aug. 26, 2016

Jaén Seeks UNESCO Nod for its 'Sea of Olives'

The provincial government of Jaén has been the leader in pursuing the recognition of the unique Andalusian terrain as a World Heritage Site.

Aerial view showing an olive grove and diverse agricultural land with winding roads. - Olive Oil Times
World

Feb. 25, 2015

Proposal to Include Apulia's 'Plain of Olive Trees' on Unesco List

Three municipalities have joined forces to protect an area with a concentration of thousand-year-old olive trees.

World

Nov. 20, 2010

Mediterranean Diet Makes UNESCO's Intangible Heritage List

The UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee inscribed 51 new elements on UNESCO’s Lists of Intangible Heritage including the Mediterranean Diet.

Jar of Nutella hazelnut spread with a label indicating ingredients and brand. - Olive Oil Times
Health

Sep. 2, 2010

On Nutella, Olive Oil and Obesity

The recent Nutella affair provoked scandal and outrage in Italy, while the UNESCO decision enshrining olive oil was met with understated pride. What's going on here?

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