Opinions
Mar. 25, 2024
Scientists Defend Study Finding Xylella Not Responsible for Most OQDS
Margherita Ciervo and Marco Scortichini defend their research that found Xylella fastidiosa was not responsible for most Apulian olive tree deaths over the past decade.
Sep. 26, 2023
Study Reveals Deep Faults in Carbon Credits; Olive Trees May Present a Solution
While some forest preservation projects generate millions more carbon credits than they should, traditional olive growers are missing out on a potential revenue stream.
Sep. 7, 2023
Better Soil Management Can Save Mediterranean Olive Groves
It feels like climate change has arrived, and the olive oil industry might be first in the firing line. Luckily, we already know what to do.
Jun. 13, 2022
For Some, Choosing Olive Oil Is All in The Numbers
Just when we're making some progress convincing consumers that choosing olive is easy, here come the phenatics.
Dec. 8, 2021
Calif. Olive Farmers Should Blame Their Government for Inability to Compete with Spain, Not the E.U.
Uncle Sam paid U.S. farmers a record-high $46.5 billion in 2020. Olive farmers in California missed out.
Aug. 18, 2021
Urgent Need to Increase Water Supply in Italy, Producers Warn
Italia Olivicola warned that the hot and dry summer is already expected to have negative repercussions on the yield of the coming harvest.
Jul. 12, 2021 Olive Varieties
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Nov. 14, 2018
The 'Flavored Extra Virgin' Oxymoron
Flavored oils are the low-hanging fruit -- an abandonment of the educational track the industry has been following to lure buyers with Sriracha and smoke.
May. 9, 2018
World Olive Oil Consumption Hasn't Risen Since 2003, Even With 1B More People
Countless studies have proved the health benefits of olive oil. Why are we consuming less today than we did 14 years ago?
Mar. 14, 2018
There’s No Such Thing As the ‘World’s Best Olive Oil’
Identifying 'the best' among the world's exceptional olive oils is misguided.
Dec. 21, 2016
Olive Oil Times Shares Results of First Readers’ Poll
Olive Oil Times invited 5,000 ‘loyal readers’ among its newsletter subscribers to complete a brief survey in advance of the fourth redesign of the publication since its 2010 debut.
Nov. 30, 2016
80 Percent is the New 69 Percent
'Eighty percent' is the rising star when you really want to drill home how much olive oil is 'fake' in the world.
Nov. 28, 2016
Brazilian Politics: 10, Olive Oil: 0
Olive oil producers like Rafael Marchetti find themselves in a catch-22. Whereas their niche food industry is welcomed and needed in Brazil, the political and economic whirlwind sweeping the country doesn't seem like it will end anytime soon.
Feb. 19, 2015
EVOO Research Hits a Wall in Greece
Greece is in the midst of a brain drain that forces the brightest to seek work abroad. But it gets worse.
Nov. 19, 2013
In Search of Mislabeled Olive Oil to Make a Buck
Reading the 2010 study that found most extra virgin olive oils mislabeled, a Washington man went out to find one to complain about.
Oct. 28, 2013
Mediterranean Diet Gaining Among Nutritionists But Olive Oil Still on Sidelines
Despite the recognition of the benefits of the Mediterranean diet, olive oil continues to be overlooked in the dietetic community.
Oct. 21, 2013
An Open-Air Workshop of Sustainability
Let’s start thinking of an olive grove as a place where it is possible to practice and experience outdoor environmental education.
Sep. 30, 2013
Trade Commission Report Fails to Consider Latest E.U. Measures
As is often the case with government reports, one hand is paying no attention to what the other hand is doing.
Sep. 25, 2013
U.S. Launches Coordinated Strikes on E.U. Olive Oil Strongholds from Washington and Sacramento
It might not have been the offensive many were expecting over the past few weeks, though it was carefully targeted.
Sep. 17, 2013
Trade Commission Report a Good Read for New World Producers
A report released last week by the U.S. International Trade Commission made for a good weekend read, especially in California.
Aug. 9, 2013
Experts Skeptical of Dalmia's Pomace Oil 'Discovery'
With one sample, the Indian Olive Association's asserted "the humble olive pomace oil contains generous quantities of antioxidants."
Jul. 24, 2013
Whether any common ground will emerge in the two wings of U.S. trade policy is anyone’s guess, but it seems unlikely.