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Jul. 8, 2025

International Workshop Addresses Climate Change Threats to Olive Trees

International Olive Council and partners gathered in Italy to strengthen collaboration in olive genetics, facing climate change and pathogens.

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. 1, 2025

Pope Francis: A Legacy of Peace and Environmental Advocacy

Pope Francis, a champion of the poor and marginalized, is remembered for his commitment to peace, climate action, and inter-religious dialogue.

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. 22, 2025

Discovery of Ancient Olive Farming in Sicily Challenges Previous Beliefs

Researchers have discovered evidence of ancient olive farming in Sicily, 1,000 years earlier than previously thought, through pollen analysis and historical analysis.

Apr. 16, 2025

Europe's Climate Change Accelerates, 2024 Warmest Year on Record

A new report from Copernicus and WMO shows that Europe is rapidly warming, leading to extreme weather and serious impacts on the continent.

Apr. 15, 2025

Spanish Researchers Study Salt Stress on Olive Trees

The researchers recommend using salt-tolerant cultivars or rootstocks for sustainable agriculture.

Apr. 14, 2025

Over 200,000 Olive Branches Donated for Palm Sunday Mass

In preparation for Sunday's celebrations in St. Peter's Square, hundreds of thousands of olive branches were gathered from groves throughout Lazio.

Apr. 1, 2025

New Research Sheds Light on Changing Nature of Droughts

Using more than 120 years of data, researchers found that rising global temperatures are making droughts longer and more severe.

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Dec. 16, 2024

Collegiate Cross-Country Champions Use Olive Oil to Fight the Cold

Before winning their championship races, the men’s and women’s Brigham Young University runners covered themselves in warm olive oil.

Dec. 10, 2024

Italian Farmers Donate 20 Tons of Food for Gaza Relief

The food was donated to the Word Food Program and shipped to Jordan before entering Gaza for distribution.

Dec. 10, 2024

Regenerating Soil Helps Tackle Water Crisis, Experts Say

Specialists suggest agronomic plans to improve organic fertility, limit erosion and save water.

Dec. 2, 2024

IUCN Studies the Tradeoffs Between Intensive and Traditional Olive Groves

The organization found that traditional groves are better for biodiversity but less profitable. Intensive groves are more cost-efficient but create massive monocultures.

Dec. 2, 2024

Developing Nations Leave Controversial COP29 Disappointed

The climate summit concluded in Azerbaijan with rich countries agreeing to a financial aid package of $300B, one-third of what economists recommended.

Nov. 22, 2024

Experts Predict Significant Decline in Olive Oil Prices

The world’s largest bottlers expect prices to fall below €5 per liter as major producing countries report harvest rebounds.

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. 18, 2024

World Leaders Snub COP29, Jeopardizing Climate Action

The so-called “finance COP” is focused on securing funding for poorer countries to tackle climate change impacts.

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