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May. 28, 2024
Spanish Olive Oil Sector Works to Develop Exports to China
As high prices change consumption habits in Europe, Spanish producers and exporters seek to promote olive oil consumption in the worldās second-largest economy.
May. 28, 2024
LāOlivo di Sant'Emiliano: A 1,800-Year-Old Symbol of Umbria's Olive Tradition
The millenary tree symbolizes the resilience of the central Italian region, with many of its cohorts damaged by repeated frost over the years.
May. 28, 2024
Monte do Camelo Wins Big with Sustainably Grown Native Varieties
The small-scale Portuguese producers earned a Silver Award at the 2024 NYIOOC for a Galega monovarietal. The company focuses on growing native olives sustainably.
May. 28, 2024 News Briefs
May. 28, 2024 News Briefs
May. 28, 2024 The Best Olive Oils
Greek Producers Celebrate Successful Finish to Historically Low Harvest
May. 23, 2024 Fairs, Competitions
May. 14, 2024 Producer Profiles
Innovation and Sustainability Yield Winning Results for GangaLupo
May. 13, 2024
Italian Producers Reveal Their Winning Strategies
Italian farmers and millers combined to earn 147 awards at the 2024 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, more than any other country.
May. 13, 2024
Native Varieties and Centenarian Trees: The Winning Formula for Olivian Groves
After a harvest full of twists and turns, the Peloponnese producer achieved award-winning quality by relying on traditional and modern practices.
May. 13, 2024
Sustainability, Biodiversity Good for Business, This Campania Farmer Believes
Case d'Alto produces organic extra virgin olive oils in Irpinia from autochthonous varieties. Owner Claudio De Luca says focusing on sustainability improves quality.
May. 10, 2024
Andalusian Officials Withdraw Sea of Olives Candidacy for UNESCO Recognition
The move came after 8,500 olive growers signed a petition protesting the candidacy. However, some are hopeful the decision will be overturned.
May. 10, 2024
Spanish Producers Celebrate Award-Winning Finish After Demanding Harvest
Farmers and millers from the worldās largest olive oil-producing country earned 82 awards, overcoming high temperatures and drought in the process.
May. 9, 2024
Renewed Concerns of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Shortages in Spain
Extra virgin olive oil supplies from the world's largest producer are expected to fall short of both domestic demand and export needs, potentially signaling an impending global shortage.
May. 7, 2024
European Olive Oil Supply Hits Decade-Low
A production drop and low stocks have kept prices high, tempering demand.
May. 7, 2024
Trials and Triumphs of Organic Farming in Andalusia
The fifth-generation family behind Luque EcolĆ³gico believes organic farming produces flavorful extra virgin olive oil, protects the environment and mitigates the impacts of drought.
May. 6, 2024
Three Veterans of the Croatian War of Independence Craft Award-Winning Olive Oils
For the third straight year, the producers behind Oleum Maris have won four Gold Awards at the NYIOOC. Now, they are working to expand tourism offerings and exports.
May. 1, 2024
Festival to Celebrate Mediterranean Tastes, EVOO in Cilento
The Olivitalymed event runs from May 4th to 6th and will bring together producers, policymakers and enthusiasts for tastings, conferences and discussion.
Apr. 30, 2024
Greek Court Rules Kalamon Olives May Use Kalamata Brand
The supreme court rejected an appeal by Messenia-based growers that only they could use the Kalamata branding, an appellation worth ā¬200 million in exports.
Apr. 24, 2024
Nutri-Score Changed Food Formulas in France, Researchers Find
Food producers are changing ingredients to improve Nutri-Score ratings.
Apr. 24, 2024
Officials Urge Croatia's Tourism Operators to Showcase Award-Winning Olive Oils
Olive growers and millers are being encouraged to showcase their products and processes to the countryās 20 million annual visitors.
Apr. 18, 2024
Triumphant Producer Reveals Potential of Frosinone
An hour outside Rome, Frosinone is not widely known for olive oil production. Al Piglio hopes to change that with its World Competition win.
Apr. 18, 2024
Croatian Ag Minister Applauds Countryās Most Awarded Producer
With four more honors at the 2024 World Olive Oil Competition, Avistria is Croatia's most decorated producer.