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Mar. 1, 2018
Monumental Trees of Cyprus Represent Attempt to Create Elite Cultivar
Researchers speculate that early olive growers had grafted native centennial trees with others imported from Greece and Lebanon to selectively breed for desirable traits.
Feb. 27, 2018
Brígida Jiménez Herrera from Spain, Olfa Baccouri from Tunisia and Antonio G. Lauro from Italy will lead the 18-member jury in the sixth edition of the world's most prestigious olive oil competition.
Feb. 27, 2018
Tunisia: Window on a Traditional Olive World
There are scant funds to assist Tunisia's rural farmers' transition to a more efficient, high-quality production. Some locals say that's just fine with them, while others look to a more prosperous future,
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Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil Production at the Heart of Italy's Social Farming
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Feb. 12, 2018
The French association Afidol shed light on the misinterpreted taste of "black fruity" oil and the controversy behind the ancestral tradition of controlled fermentation.
Feb. 8, 2018
Tunisia: Land of the Olive Tree
An Olive Oil Times reporter traveled to Tunisia to better understand this nation’s olive oil and learn about efforts to increase exports, which was the focus of the second edition of the Olive Festival of Sfax.
Feb. 6, 2018
Olive Skills Help Rehabilitate Turkish Prisoners
In addition to pressing the olives grown on prison land, the facility also charges locals a small fee to process their olives.
Feb. 6, 2018
Quarter of Earth's Land Threatened by Aridity, Drought, Wildfires
A new study warns that aridification, drought and wildfires could affect a quarter of the earth's land if average world temperatures continue to rise.
Jan. 25, 2018
Massimiliano Alajmo on the Innovative Potential of Olive Oil
The three-Michelin-star chef says olive oil carries aromas better than butter and allows him to create a creamy consistency without using dairy, making dishes easier to digest.
Jan. 25, 2018
Paul Bocuse, Renowned French Chef, Dies
French President Emmanuel Macron led the tributes, saying, "The chefs cry in their kitchens, at the Elysée and everywhere in France. But they will continue his work."
Jan. 25, 2018
Past Three Years Hottest on Record
2016 was the hottest year, but 2017 was not far behind. A look at average world temperatures since 2010 reveals that the trend of global warming continues.
Jan. 24, 2018
ABC News Explores Effects of Climate Change on Italian Olive Oil Production
ABC news chief meteorologist Ginger Zee traveled with her crew through Italy to talk about climate change with producers and scientists during the 2016 harvest.
Jan. 16, 2018
Olive Oil Tasting Program to Follow NYIOOC
On April 30, the Olive Oil Sommelier Certification Program returns to New York's International Culinary Center (ICC) for an intensive, 6-day course in olive oil sensory assessment.
Jan. 10, 2018
Restaurant, Wine Retailer Team Up to Pair Wines, Olive Oils and Foods
An olive oil sommelier is sharing his passion through a series of events in Olympia, Washington.
Jan. 10, 2018
Two Eateries in Italy Extolling the Magic of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Filodolio in Rome and Olivia in Florence turn out culinary creations inspired by fresh ingredients and Italian olive oil excellence.
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.
Jan. 8, 2018
Smart System Identifies Olive Fly's Flutter
A new technology would allow olive producers to identify when the olive fruit fly is present in their groves and react accordingly.
Jan. 3, 2018
France's Top Chef Talks Olive Oil
Olive Oil Times spoke with Mirazur's Mauro Colagreco.
Dec. 28, 2017
Award-Winning Producer Credits His Team of 'Harvest Experts'
For two months a team of 150 people harvest the olives at Cortijo Virgen de los Milagros, like their parents and grandparents did. "The mill is only the extractor," says Luis Montabes. "Quality is born in the fields."