By OOT Staff
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
Study Links Oleic Acid to Stronger Immune Response in Cancer Patients
A new study suggests that that the balance of dietary fats could shape how effectively the body responds to cancer.
Nov. 11, 2025 Business
Officials Outline China’s Olive Oil Future at Hubei Conference
Nov. 5, 2025 News Briefs
Falling Prices and Fraud Claims Cloud Tunisia’s Olive Oil Boom
Nov. 4, 2025 News Briefs
Frequent Olive Oil Consumption Linked to Smaller Waistlines, Study Finds
Nov. 4, 2025 News Briefs
New Research Strengthens Link Between Olive Oil Polyphenols and Cardiovascular Health
Nov. 4, 2025 News Briefs
Olive Tree Plantings Across Italy Mark ‘Walking Among the Olive Trees’ Day for Peace
Dec. 4, 2025 Production
China Bets on Hubei to Lead the Next Phase of Olive Oil Development
Dec. 4, 2025 Business
Italian Geographical Indications See Record Growth, Driven by Olive Oil and Wine
Dec. 4, 2025 News Briefs
Study Links €1.1 B in Losses to Tasting-Panel Variability in Spain
Dec. 4, 2025 News Briefs
Traditional Growers Unite to Defend Spain’s Historic Olive Groves
Dec. 4, 2025 World
Producers Divided on 2025 Olive Harvest Amid Climate and Market Strains
Dec. 1, 2025 Fairs, Competitions
Dec. 1, 2025
Turkey Braces for Sharp Drop in Olive Oil Output as Weather and Costs Take Toll
Producers across Turkey report one of the most challenging seasons in years, with poor fruit set and severe drought expected to push olive oil output sharply lower.
Nov. 21, 2025
Against the Odds, Colombia’s Only Olive Farm Turns to Tourism
After decades of experimentation, a pioneering family has defied Colombia’s subtropical climate to produce small quantities of extra virgin olive oil.
Nov. 17, 2025
How Live Streaming Powers Sales for a Sichuan Olive Oil Producer
Producing organic extra virgin olive oil in the humid climate of northern Sichuan comes with a range of challenges. Social media has proven essential to finding and retaining customers.
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. 4, 2025
Chiarentana: How One Tuscan Estate Shaped Val d’Orcia
Once a refuge during wartime, Chiarentana today produces award-winning olive oils and welcomes visitors to experience the peaceful heart of Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Nov. 4, 2025
Willow Creek’s Cooperative Approach Brings Stability to Olive Growers
Inspired by models in Europe and Chile, Willow Creek’s Guild of Groves brings 35 South African olive growers together to share resources, reduce costs, and boost quality.
Oct. 21, 2025
In Chile’s Curicó Valley, Agroindustrial Siracusa Builds an Olive Oil Success Story
Leveraging decades of engineering experience, Agroindustrial Siracusa has built an efficient, high-density olive operation in Chile’s Curicó Valley.
Dec. 1, 2025
Researchers Warn Ultra-Processed Foods Are Driving a Global Public-Health Crisis
The Lancet warns that ultra-processed foods are driving rising rates of chronic disease, displacing traditional diets and worsening environmental degradation worldwide.
Nov. 17, 2025 Health
Study Links Oleic Acid to Stronger Immune Response in Cancer Patients
Nov. 4, 2025 News Briefs
Frequent Olive Oil Consumption Linked to Smaller Waistlines, Study Finds
Nov. 4, 2025 News Briefs
New Research Strengthens Link Between Olive Oil Polyphenols and Cardiovascular Health
Oct. 20, 2025 News Briefs
Oct. 9, 2025 Health
Olive Tree Emerges as Symbol of Interconnected Health and Sustainability
Oct. 1, 2025
Swiss Psychiatric Hospital Adopts Olive Oil for Patient Health
Extra virgin olive oil is replacing other fats in the PDAG in Switzerland, in a decision driven by scientific evidence.
Dec. 4, 2025 Production
China Bets on Hubei to Lead the Next Phase of Olive Oil Development
Dec. 4, 2025 News Briefs
Traditional Growers Unite to Defend Spain’s Historic Olive Groves
Dec. 4, 2025 World
Producers Divided on 2025 Olive Harvest Amid Climate and Market Strains
Dec. 1, 2025 Producer Profiles
In Oliveto Citra, a Family Mill Advances Research, Sustainability and Quality
Dec. 1, 2025 Production
Turkey Braces for Sharp Drop in Olive Oil Output as Weather and Costs Take Toll
Dec. 1, 2025 Production
Montenegrin Producers Push to Boost Consumption as Ancient Groves Face Threats
Nov. 26, 2025
Global Olive Oil Production Hits Record 3.5 Million Tons
A new report forecasts global olive oil production at a record 3.507 million tons for 2024/25, driven by strong recovery in Spain and rising output in non-EU countries.
Nov. 17, 2025
EU Moves to Streamline Farm Rules and Help Farmers Compete
EU lawmakers have reached a provisional deal to simplify the Common Agricultural Policy, easing administrative burdens on farmers, reducing inspections and expanding support for small and organic producers.
Sep. 22, 2025
The Essential Guide to Harvesting Olives
The olive harvest is an essential step in extra virgin olive oil and table olive production. From timing to methodology, every aspect of the harvest makes a difference.
Jun. 28, 2025
Oleacein: The Promising Phenolic Compound in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Oleacein, a phenolic compound found in extra virgin olive oil, has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and potential anti-atherosclerotic properties with significant impacts on human health.
Dec. 10, 2024 World
Dec. 2, 2024 Production
Producers Navigate Climate and Market Headwinds with Optimism
Nov. 11, 2024 Food & Cooking
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is the Soul of These Classic Italian Winter Dishes
Aug. 26, 2024 Business
Dec. 1, 2025
Researchers Warn Ultra-Processed Foods Are Driving a Global Public-Health Crisis
The Lancet warns that ultra-processed foods are driving rising rates of chronic disease, displacing traditional diets and worsening environmental degradation worldwide.
Nov. 11, 2025 Food & Cooking
Sep. 25, 2025 Food & Cooking
Aug. 5, 2025 Food & Cooking
Discover the Versatility and Nutritional Value of Greek Rusks
Jun. 19, 2025 Food & Cooking
May. 28, 2025 Food & Cooking
May. 22, 2025
The Ongoing Controversy of Flavored Olive Oils
Market research predicts the flavored olive oil category will grow more quickly than the rest of the olive oil category.
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.
Dec. 1, 2025
Turkey Braces for Sharp Drop in Olive Oil Output as Weather and Costs Take Toll
Producers across Turkey report one of the most challenging seasons in years, with poor fruit set and severe drought expected to push olive oil output sharply lower.