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May. 6, 2025
Olive Council Tests Plan to Help Olive Farmers Sell Carbon Credits
The Carbon Balance project assesses olive groves as natural carbon sinks, generating carbon credits for farmers through sustainable land management.
May. 2, 2025
Herzegovina's Olive Oil Renaissance
Herzegovinian olive growers triumphed at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, highlighting the region's ambitious rise in olive cultivation.
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 World
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Discovery of Ancient Olive Farming in Sicily Challenges Previous Beliefs
Apr. 16, 2025 World
Europe's Climate Change Accelerates, 2024 Warmest Year on Record
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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.
Mar. 21, 2025
France's Harvest Exceeds Expectations Despite Production Dip
French olive oil production is expected to reach between 5,000 and 5,200 metric tons in the 2024/25 crop year, about seven percent above the five-year average.
Mar. 17, 2025
As U.S. Firms Back Off Climate Targets, Olive Oil Companies Stay the Course
Olive oil producers and bottlers are continuing efforts to improve their sustainability, even as some of the country’s largest firms distance themselves from climate action.
Mar. 17, 2025
Hong Kong Barista Explains His Signature Olive Oil Sour
Lorenzo Antinori uses extra virgin olive oil to add a smooth texture and complementary flavors to his Mediterranean take on the classic whiskey sour.
Mar. 11, 2025
Wealthy Nations’ Absence at COP16 Hampers Biodiversity Funding
Without the input of United States and China, delegates at COP16 said they reached an agreement to fund biodiversity protection.
Mar. 4, 2025
2025 World Olive Oil Competition Results Begin to Roll Out
Northern Hemisphere olive oil producers are tracking the ongoing rollout of the 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition results.
Feb. 18, 2025
Global Organic Farmland Continues Steady Expansion
Organic olive cultivation surpassed 825,000 hectares in 2023, a 32 percent increase over the course of a decade.
Feb. 18, 2025
Archaeological Exhibition Explores History of Olive Oil in the Mediterranean
The event, held at the Collège de France, displays archaeological discoveries about the trade and production of olive oil in the Mediterranean.
Feb. 11, 2025
Olive Oil-Based Films May Soon Replace Plastic Food Packaging
Researchers in Turkey have developed biodegradable oleofilms, which can prolong the shelf life of perishable foods by slowing oxidation.
Feb. 7, 2025
Olive Oil Demand Expected to Grow Alongside Supply
The International Olive Council expects global olive oil consumption to increase with production, though its distribution is changing.
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. 21, 2025
Trump Pulls U.S. Out of Paris Climate Accords, Again
Within 30 minutes of his swearing in, the Trump Admininistration said it planned to abandon the global agreement to lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Jan. 21, 2025
Experts Detail Sustainable Agriculture Practices for Hotter, Drier World
Mulching, drip irrigation and no-till agricultural practices help conserve soil moisture and encourage beneficial biodiversity for olives and other crops.
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. 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.