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Feb. 16, 2026
New Science Rewrites the Origins of Olive Cultivation in Italy
New paleogenetic and archaeobotanical techniques are challenging long-held assumptions about when olives were first cultivated in Italy, pointing to earlier and more regionalized beginnings.
Feb. 2, 2026
Global Olive Oil Quality Takes Center Stage as 2026 NYIOOC Results Begin
With results from the 2026 NYIOOC starting to roll out earlier than usual, the global olive oil sector is watching closely as award-winning producers gain valuable recognition at a critical point in the commercial season.
Jan. 28, 2026
How Extra Virgin Olive Oil Elevates Traditional Neapolitan Pizza
One of the world's most celebrated pizza makers, Salvatore Salvo of Pizzeria Salvo in Naples shares his insights on pairing pizza and extra virgin olive oil.
Jan. 22, 2026
Women Farmers at the Forefront of Olive Oil’s Future, UN Says
As the United Nations prepares for the International Year of the Woman Farmer in 2026, women olive oil producers from Greece, Portugal, Tunisia and Lebanon share how resilience, sustainability and stewardship guide their work.
Jan. 20, 2026
NYIOOC 2026 Results to Begin Earlier than Previous Years
Competition organizers say the first award winners will be revealed in coming weeks, giving producers more time to leverage recognition during the commercial season
Dec. 31, 2025
The 10 Most-Read Olive Oil Times Articles of the Year
From climate pressures and scientific breakthroughs to shifting consumer habits and historic milestones, these were the Olive Oil Times stories that readers returned to the most in 2025.
Dec. 29, 2025 News Briefs
Dec. 29, 2025 News Briefs
High-Density Olive Groves Shown to Capture More Carbon Than Traditional Plantings
Dec. 18, 2025 News Briefs
Hiroshima Receives Olive Tree from Italy as Symbol of Peace on 80th Anniversary
Dec. 18, 2025 News Briefs
World Nears 1.5°C Threshold as Three-Year Heat Streak Confirms Climate Shift
Dec. 5, 2025 World
Tuscia Producer Builds a Legacy of Award-Winning Organic Oils
Dec. 5, 2025
Archaeologists Uncover Massive Roman Olive Oil Complex in Tunisia
Archaeologists excavating Henchir el-Begar in central Tunisia have uncovered one of the largest olive-oil production complexes of the Roman world, complete with monumental beam presses.
Dec. 4, 2025
Producers Divided on 2025 Olive Harvest Amid Climate and Market Strains
Growers reported strong quality but reduced yields in 2025, reflecting a year defined by heat waves, erratic weather and mounting production costs.
Dec. 1, 2025
COP30 Ends Without Fossil Fuel Phase-Out as Global Divide Widens
COP30 concluded in Brazil’s Amazon without a commitment to phase out fossil fuels, exposing a widening global divide as more than 80 nations pushed for a roadmap that oil-producing states firmly rejected.
Nov. 17, 2025
Amid the Hum of Olive Mills, Afrin Farmers Work Under Threat
In Afrin, the hum of olive presses returns, but unease lingers as Turkey-backed factions continue to influence Syria’s main olive-growing region.
Nov. 17, 2025
Canadian Company Brings New Recognition to Cretan Olive Oils
Panagiotis Tsiriotakis returned to his roots, founding Acropolis Organics and bringing global recognition to his Cretan extra virgin olive oils.
Nov. 11, 2025
The Mission to Preserve Traditional Table Olive Recipes
Three researchers and communicators launched the Olives Around the Table initiative to collect traditional recipes from 20 Mediterranean countries for a digital archive.
Nov. 7, 2025
EU Submits 2040 Climate Goal Ahead of COP30, Targets 90% Emissions Cut
The European Union has submitted its updated climate plan to the United Nations, pledging to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent by 2040 compared with 1990 levels.
Jun. 25, 2025
Olive Architecture: A New Branch of Grove Management
A new study analyzes the architectural characteristics of olive trees to inform key decisions about cultivar selection, orchard layout, pruning and harvest.
Jun. 25, 2025
Yeast Study Finds Solution for Olive Mill Wastewater Treatment
A new study explores using Yarrowia lipolytica yeast to convert olive mill wastewater into valuable compounds, potentially benefiting various industries.
Jun. 23, 2025
Olive Pomace Ash Shows Promise as Eco-Friendly Cement Substitute
Replacing up to 20 percent of the cement used in mortar production with olive pomace ash lowers the environmental impact of cement production without compromising mortar quality.
Jun. 19, 2025
Adriatic Olive Oil Excellence Takes Center Stage at High-Profile Postira Symposium
A landmark symposium in Postira this September will spotlight the region's dedication to olive oil quality, innovation, and cultural heritage through a program of tastings, workshops, and expert-led discussions.
Jun. 3, 2025
Global Temperatures Expected to Rise 2ºC by 2030
Global temperatures are set to rise 2ºC by 2029 according to a new WMO report, with the increasing frequency of 1.5ºC+ years and the potential for an unprecedented 2ºC year.
May. 26, 2025
Scientists Tap Bacterial Strain in Pruning Waste for Sustainable Bioproducts
Argentine and Spanish researchers discovered a bacterial strain, Rhodococcus sp. 24CO, in olive pruning waste with potential for biotechnological applications.
May. 20, 2025
USDA Predicts Global Olive Oil Production Decline
While United States Department of Agriculture economists forecast a lower harvest in 2025/26, producers across the Mediterranean say conditions in the groves are promising.
May. 7, 2025
Study Finds Potential for Olive Mill Wastewater in Biopesticides
Olive mill wastewater has potential as a biopesticide, providing a sustainable solution for both the environment and the olive oil industry.