By Simon Roots
Sep. 12, 2024
Unidentified Issue Triggering Early Fruit Drop in Northern Italy
Farmers are concerned about widespread and unexplained instances of immature olives falling in Frantoio groves. Extreme weather is thought to be the cause.
Sep. 12, 2024
Low-Carb Mediterranean Diet Aids Diabetes Patients in Achieving Remission
A review found that a low-carbohydrate Mediterranean diet was more effective in helping type 2 diabetes patients achieve remission compared to a low-fat or traditional Mediterranean diet.
Aug. 26, 2024 Business
Aug. 19, 2024 Health
A Low-Fat Vegan Diet May Lower LDL Cholesterol More than An Olive Oil-Enriched Diet
Aug. 9, 2024 Production
Aug. 7, 2024 World
One-Third of World Olive Oil Competition Entries Organic for the First Time
Jul. 29, 2024 News Briefs
Researchers Introduce AI Tool to Help Olive Farmers Predict Harvest Timing
Sep. 18, 2024 Business
Sep. 18, 2024 Production
Calabrian Cooperative Emphasizes Quality While Building Economies of Scale
Sep. 18, 2024 News Briefs
Sep. 16, 2024 News Briefs
California Table Olive Yield Projected to Increase for Second Consecutive Year
Sep. 16, 2024 News Briefs
Table Olive Production in Spain Rebounds, but Falls Short of Initial Expectations
Sep. 16, 2024 Business
Sep. 12, 2024
Unidentified Issue Triggering Early Fruit Drop in Northern Italy
Farmers are concerned about widespread and unexplained instances of immature olives falling in Frantoio groves. Extreme weather is thought to be the cause.
Sep. 9, 2024
Slovenian Cooperative Focuses on Phenol Levels
Danijel Stojković Kukulin believes the high-phenolic segment of the olive oil market will continue to grow as he pushes his production to new heights.
Sep. 5, 2024
Bringing Peloponnesian Flavors to American Kitchens
The producer behind Kosterina believes there is a place in the American kitchen for Koroneiki olive oil produced in its place of origin and traditionally cured Greek olives.
Aug. 19, 2024
Terroir, Organic Farming Yield Award-Winning Results for Sicilian Farmer
The producers behind Agrigento-based Naru attribute their World Competition success to sustainably-grown local olive varieties.
Jul. 29, 2024
Sustainability Guides Award-Winning Producer in Turkey
Garisar successfully navigates climate extremes and economic challenges, producing sustainable, award-winning quality.
Jul. 20, 2024
Award-Winning Producer Promotes Rhodes as An Olive Oil Destination
Greece’s fourth-largest island is a well-known tourist destination. Consistently winning quality awards is helping Natura Rodos raise its profile as an olive oil producer.
Jun. 27, 2024
The 1,000-Member Co-Op Taking on The Challenging Terrain of Northern Portugal
The members of the Agricultural Cooperative of Olive Growers of Murça farm the rugged terrain, working together to produce award-winning extra virgin olive oil.
Sep. 12, 2024
New Book Seeks to Educate Consumers, Dispel Myths
Olive Oil for Dummies by Simon Poole and Amy Riolo, offers a comprehensive guide to olive oil, covering grades, health benefits, and usage.
Sep. 12, 2024 News Briefs
Low-Carb Mediterranean Diet Aids Diabetes Patients in Achieving Remission
Aug. 19, 2024 Health
A Low-Fat Vegan Diet May Lower LDL Cholesterol More than An Olive Oil-Enriched Diet
Jul. 23, 2024 Basics
Why Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is Linked with Lower Dementia Risk, Better Brain Health
Jul. 15, 2024 Health
Med Diet Adherence Associated with Lower Mortality Risk for Cancer Survivors
Jul. 1, 2024
Three Beloved Greek Dishes to Try This Summer
Fresh, seasonal ingredients are combined with the year’s extra virgin olive oil to create some of the most delicious summer dishes of Greek cuisine.
Sep. 18, 2024 Production
Calabrian Cooperative Emphasizes Quality While Building Economies of Scale
Sep. 16, 2024 News Briefs
California Table Olive Yield Projected to Increase for Second Consecutive Year
Sep. 16, 2024 News Briefs
University of California Releases Manual on Growing Olives for Oil Production
Sep. 16, 2024 News Briefs
Table Olive Production in Spain Rebounds, but Falls Short of Initial Expectations
Sep. 12, 2024 News Briefs
Unidentified Issue Triggering Early Fruit Drop in Northern Italy
Sep. 9, 2024 Producer Profiles
Sep. 5, 2024
Bringing Peloponnesian Flavors to American Kitchens
The producer behind Kosterina believes there is a place in the American kitchen for Koroneiki olive oil produced in its place of origin and traditionally cured Greek olives.
Aug. 19, 2024
The Olive Tree and The Olympics: An Ancient Bond
The olive tree has always symbolized unity and excellence in the Olympic Games.
Jul. 23, 2024
Why Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is Linked with Lower Dementia Risk, Better Brain Health
Research demonstrates that the polyphenols and monounsaturated fatty acids in extra virgin olive oil are associated with a lower risk of dementia and mitigation of its symptoms.
Jul. 10, 2024
Understanding the Positive Effects of Extra Virgin Olive Oil on Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. Research links extra virgin olive oil consumption with better heart health.
Nov. 27, 2023 Health
Mediterranean Diet Helps Slow Age-Related Physical Decline, Study Finds
Nov. 14, 2023 World
Oct. 31, 2023 World
Global Olive Oil Production Set for Second Straight Year of Decline
Oct. 23, 2023 Business
Rising Prices, New Technology Attract Private Equity Interest in Olive Oil
Aug. 11, 2024
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Yields Superior Sottoli in Puglia
The cultural practice of preserving fresh fruit and vegetables in olive oil has endured for centuries in Puglia and become increasingly popular worldwide.
Jul. 31, 2024 News Briefs
Rising Olive Oil, Cocoa Prices Challenge Specialty Chocolatiers
Jul. 9, 2024 Food & Cooking
Enhancing Excellence: How the World's Best Restaurant Uses Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Jul. 1, 2024 Food & Cooking
Jul. 1, 2024 Food & Cooking
Apr. 9, 2024 Food & Cooking
The Farm-to-Table Restaurant Bringing the Cretan Diet Back in Vogue
Mar. 27, 2024
Olive Oil and Soparnik Are Indispensable for Croatians at Easter
Olive trees and extra virgin olive oil play important roles in Croatian Christians' celebrations of Holy Week, especially in the flagship dish, Soparnik.
Jun. 25, 2024
Green Deal Under Threat After E.U. Elections
While climate change is expected to be relegated in the E.U.’s priorities after the European elections, farmers are unlikely to see changes in their work in the near future.
Jun. 24, 2024
Olive Council Incorporates Germplasm Bank Into Global Treaty
By joining the treaty, the IOC plans to facilitate greater cooperation to preserve genetic diversity and find solutions to climate change-related challenges.
Jun. 15, 2024
May Marked Another Record-Breaking Year for Heat
The findings prompted the Secretary-General of the United Nations to call for a global advertising ban on the fossil fuel industry.