United States
Dec. 26, 2025
Cobram Estate to Acquire California Olive Ranch in $173.5 Million Deal
The deal will more than double Cobram Estate’s California olive groves and expand its U.S. market presence, while raising concerns about industry consolidation.
Nov. 26, 2025
Spain Asks U.S. to Remove Olive Oil Tariffs
Spain’s economy minister has asked the U.S. to exempt olive oil from its new 15 percent tariff, warning that the measure risks deepening pressures on producers and distorting the world’s second-largest olive oil market.
Nov. 4, 2025
WTO Decision Backs Spain in Ongoing Table Olive Trade Dispute with U.S.
Following a WTO ruling that the U.S. remains noncompliant with its obligations, the EU is preparing retaliatory measures in the long-running olive trade dispute.
Sep. 22, 2025
Quality Tests Lead North American Trade Group to Take Legal Action
After a quality testing initiative turned up two instances of fraud from more than 200 samples, the North American Olive Oil Association said it will take legal action against the producers.
Aug. 11, 2025
Greece Pushes to Shield Two Iconic Agrifood Exports from 15% Tariff
Greece is seeking to shield key agrifood exports, including olive oil, table olives, feta and yogurt, from the new 15-percent U.S. import tariff, warning the levy could burden one of its most valuable trade relationships.
Aug. 5, 2025
EU Accepts 15% Tariffs on Olive Oil Exports to U.S.
Europe agreed to accept 15 percent tariffs on table olives and olive oil in a trade deal with the U.S., causing concern and backlash from stakeholders.
Jul. 25, 2025 News Briefs
Olive Oil Industry Moves to Oppose Proposed FDA Front-of-Pack Label
Jul. 25, 2025 News Briefs
Economy Minister Warns Spain’s Olive Oil Exports Vulnerable to U.S. Tariffs
Jul. 7, 2025 Business
Europe Continues to Liberalize Imports While Export Uncertainty Grows
Jun. 24, 2025 News Briefs
Salov Group Appoints Giacomo Campinoti to Lead Filippo Berio USA
Jun. 19, 2025 The Best Olive Oils
Challenging Season, Winning Results for California Producers
May. 31, 2025
37 Complete Olive Oil Times Sommelier Program in New York
Thirty-seven professionals completed the five-day Olive Oil Times Sommelier Certification Course in Manhattan, mastering sensory analysis, production best practices, health benefits, and more.
May. 27, 2025
Trump Delays Tariff Deadline on EU Imports
Trump delayed a proposed 50 percent tariff on EU imports to July 9th, citing trade barriers and taxes. The U.S. is Europe' top olive oil importer.
May. 20, 2025
Olive Oil Promotion Program Gains Support from Stakeholders
An industry-funded program to promote olive oil's health benefits and culinary uses in the US, is finding growing support from stakeholders.
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
Virginia Beach Event to Champion the Mediterranean Lifestyle
The May 22 event will showcase scientific evidence linking extra virgin olive oil to the prevention of chronic diseases.
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.
Apr. 23, 2025
Spain Moves to Mitigate Impacts of New U.S. Tariffs
Spain's Minister of Agriculture reassured agri-food producers about potential impact of US tariffs, emphasizing EU collaboration and market diversification.
Nov. 4, 2024
Starbucks Abandons Olive Oil-Infused Coffee Line Oleato in North America
The decision comes as the company reported a third consecutive quarter of declining sales and seeks to streamline its menu.
Oct. 18, 2024
Trump’s Tariff Proposals Would Sting U.S. Olive Oil Consumers
Whether there is a ten- or 60-percent tariff on all imported goods, most observers believe olive oil will become more expensive, and consumers will pay the difference.
Oct. 17, 2024
Major Olive Oil Producer Loses $3M in Spate of Thefts
The CHO Group experienced warehouse thefts in Canada and the United States, with some stolen olive oil appearing at discounted prices.
Sep. 16, 2024
California Table Olive Yield Projected to Increase for Second Consecutive Year
California's table olive production is set to rise to 40,000 tons in 2024 due to favorable weather, despite ongoing challenges like labor shortages and competition from imports.
Sep. 16, 2024
University of California Releases Manual on Growing Olives for Oil Production
The Olive Production Manual for Oil covers olive farming, from positioning orchards to milling, with chapters written by experts in each field.
Sep. 5, 2024
Bringing Peloponnesian Flavors to American Kitchens
The producer behind Kosterina believes there is a place in the American kitchen for Koroneiki olive oil produced in its place of origin and traditionally cured Greek olives.
Aug. 13, 2024
Olive Center to Host Inaugural Olive Oil Sustainability Conference
The International Olive Sustainability Conference will discuss sustainability, from farming and milling to marketing and certifications.
Jul. 20, 2024
Trade Commission Extends Tariffs on Spanish Black Olives
The decision came two months after the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Commerce Department’s tariffs.