By Costas Vasilopoulos
Jan. 28, 2026
New Study Ranks Areas in Greece Most Suitable for Olive Cultivation
Researchers say climate and terrain data could help farmers, insurers and policymakers plan the future of olive cultivation in Greece.
Jan. 28, 2026
How Olive Oil Importers Navigate the Turbulent but Lucrative U.S. Market
U.S. olive oil consumption is forecast to reach a record high in 2025/26, as demand continues to grow despite inflation, tariffs and weakening consumer confidence.
Jan. 28, 2026 Grades
Congressional Bill Would Require Federal Definition for Olive Oil Labels
Jan. 27, 2026 News Briefs
Olive Oil Times Sommelier Certificate Program Returns to London in March
Jan. 20, 2026 News Briefs
Jan. 20, 2026 News Briefs
Spain Announces Expanded Anti-Fraud Controls for Olive Oil Sector
Jan. 14, 2026 Production
Ice and Subzero Temperatures Test Olive Trees in Northern Adriatic Hinterland
Feb. 2, 2026 Production
On Stromboli, Olive Trees Help Restore Land, Community and Tradition
Feb. 2, 2026 Business
Italian Antitrust Probe Targets Supermarket Pricing Practices Affecting Farmers
Feb. 2, 2026 News Briefs
Global Olive Oil Quality Takes Center Stage as 2026 NYIOOC Results Begin
Jan. 28, 2026 Production
From Ancient Olive Trees to Michelin Recognition, Croatian Producers Redefine Agritourism
Jan. 28, 2026 Production
New Study Ranks Areas in Greece Most Suitable for Olive Cultivation
Jan. 28, 2026 Business
How Olive Oil Importers Navigate the Turbulent but Lucrative U.S. Market
Jan. 28, 2026
Congressional Bill Would Require Federal Definition for Olive Oil Labels
A bipartisan bill in Congress would require the FDA to establish a national standard of identity for olive oil, a move supporters say would strengthen enforcement and protect consumers.
Dec. 31, 2025
The 10 Most-Read Olive Oil Times Articles of the Year
From climate pressures and scientific breakthroughs to shifting consumer habits and historic milestones, these were the Olive Oil Times stories that readers returned to the most in 2025.
Dec. 15, 2025
Young Sicilian Producer Revitalizes Ancient Groves with Innovation
A third-generation producer in western Sicily is combining family tradition, scientific training and innovative farming practices to produce award-winning olive oil while adapting to climate change.
Dec. 5, 2025
Tuscia Producer Builds a Legacy of Award-Winning Organic Oils
On the hills above Lake Bolsena, Alessandra Nicolai has transformed her family’s land into a model of organic farming, producing the award-winning A1980 extra virgin olive oil and expanding into natural wines.
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.
Feb. 2, 2026
Study Finds Virgin Olive Oil Linked to Better Gut Health and Slower Cognitive Decline
New research suggests that virgin and extra virgin olive oil may support brain health by shaping the gut microbiota, while refined oils show weaker effects.
Jan. 22, 2026 News Briefs
Study Finds Extra Virgin Olive Oil Improves Vascular Function in Hyperlipidemia Patients
Dec. 15, 2025 News Briefs
Researchers Detect Microplastics in Italian Olive Oils Using New Imaging Technique
Dec. 1, 2025 Food & Cooking
Researchers Warn Ultra-Processed Foods Are Driving a Global Public-Health Crisis
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
New Research Strengthens Link Between Olive Oil Polyphenols and Cardiovascular Health
A new study shows that extra virgin olive oils rich in polyphenols may provide greater cardiovascular benefits than low-phenolic varieties, improving cholesterol profiles and heart function.
Feb. 2, 2026 Production
On Stromboli, Olive Trees Help Restore Land, Community and Tradition
Jan. 28, 2026 Production
From Ancient Olive Trees to Michelin Recognition, Croatian Producers Redefine Agritourism
Jan. 28, 2026 Production
New Study Ranks Areas in Greece Most Suitable for Olive Cultivation
Jan. 22, 2026 World
Women Farmers at the Forefront of Olive Oil’s Future, UN Says
Jan. 14, 2026 News Briefs
Jan. 14, 2026 Production
Ice and Subzero Temperatures Test Olive Trees in Northern Adriatic Hinterland
Jan. 7, 2026
Greek Olive Growers Face Sharp Declines as Pests Ravage Harvest
Late rains, pest infestations and labor shortages are converging to make this one of Greece’s most difficult olive oil seasons in decades.
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.
Oct. 9, 2025 Health
Olive Tree Emerges as Symbol of Interconnected Health and Sustainability
Sep. 22, 2025 Basics
Jul. 23, 2025 Business
Jul. 8, 2025 Health
Jan. 28, 2026
How Extra Virgin Olive Oil Elevates Traditional Neapolitan Pizza
One of the world's most celebrated pizza makers, Salvatore Salvo of Pizzeria Salvo in Naples shares his insights on pairing pizza and extra virgin olive oil.
Jan. 14, 2026 Food & Cooking
Jan. 9, 2026 News Briefs
U.S. Dietary Guidelines Put Olive Oil and Table Olives at the Center of Healthy Eating
Jan. 6, 2026 Food & Cooking
Chianti Classico PDO Celebrates New Harvest at Florence Event
Dec. 15, 2025 News Briefs
Italy’s National Cuisine Inscribed on UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List
Dec. 1, 2025 Food & Cooking
Researchers Warn Ultra-Processed Foods Are Driving a Global Public-Health Crisis
Nov. 11, 2025
The Mission to Preserve Traditional Table Olive Recipes
Three researchers and communicators launched the Olives Around the Table initiative to collect traditional recipes from 20 Mediterranean countries for a digital archive.
Jan. 28, 2026
New Study Ranks Areas in Greece Most Suitable for Olive Cultivation
Researchers say climate and terrain data could help farmers, insurers and policymakers plan the future of olive cultivation in Greece.
Jan. 14, 2026
United States Moves to Withdraw from UN Climate Treaty
The United States has announced plans to withdraw from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, marking an unprecedented step away from global climate cooperation.
Jan. 7, 2026
Olive Pit Biochar Shows Promise as Low-Carbon Alternative in Concrete Production
Researchers in Spain are testing biochar made from olive pits as a replacement for sand in concrete, a move that could significantly reduce carbon emissions from construction.