By Daniel Dawson
Dec. 19, 2024
Olive Oil Producers Embrace Eco-Friendly Packaging
From new packaging material to reduced plastic designs, companies are reducing environmental impact and appeal to conscientious consumers.
Dec. 19, 2024
Panettone Gets a Healthy Upgrade
The beloved Christmas cake is attracting new fans in Italy thanks to a change to its traditional ingredients.
Dec. 10, 2024 Business
Dec. 5, 2024 Business
An Accusation of Widespread Fraud Sparks Controversy in Spain
Nov. 20, 2024 News Briefs
Nov. 15, 2024 Business
Oct. 29, 2024 News Briefs
Jan. 9, 2025 Production
Olive Council Data Shows Latest Harvest Results, Emerging Trends
Jan. 9, 2025 Production
Dec. 30, 2024 News Briefs
Dec. 30, 2024 Production
Dec. 30, 2024 Food & Cooking
Greeks Celebrate Christmas with Traditional Olive Oil-Based Cookies
Dec. 30, 2024 News Briefs
Dec. 19, 2024
Olive Oil Producers Embrace Eco-Friendly Packaging
From new packaging material to reduced plastic designs, companies are reducing environmental impact and appeal to conscientious consumers.
Nov. 13, 2024
Mendozan Producer Zuccardi Champions Local Arauco Variety on World Stage
The Mendoza, Argentina-based producer sees a growing demand for Arauco's health benefits and taste profile.
Nov. 13, 2024
Danish Family Crafts Award-Winning Olive Oil in Tuscany
The family behind Casale 3 Danesi reflect on what it takes for a small farm to produce award-winning olive oil after a challenging harvest.
Oct. 8, 2024
Acclaimed Producer Prepares for Fruitful Harvest in Tunisia
The award-winning French-Tunisian olive oil producers behind the Parcelle 26 brand focus on quality in the groves and at the mill.
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.
Jan. 9, 2025
MedDiet Named World’s Best for Eighth Straight Year
A panel of experts selected the Mediterranean diet as the world’s best due to its variety of nutrient-dense foods, health benefits and flexibility.
Dec. 30, 2024 Health
Dec. 16, 2024 Health
Collegiate Cross-Country Champions Use Olive Oil to Fight the Cold
Dec. 5, 2024 Health
Trump Health Secretary Pick Elevates Seed Oil Controversy to U.S. Cabinet
Nov. 13, 2024 Health
Early Intervention with EVOO Shows Promise in Reducing Down Syndrome Symptoms
Oct. 18, 2024 News Briefs
Small Study Suggests Anti-Aging Potential of Polyphenols on Skin
Oct. 13, 2024
Mediterranean Diet Adherence Linked to Lower Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
A recent study has described the Mediterranean diet as a robust preventative strategy against the development of atrial fibrillation, potentially due to its polyphenols.
Jan. 9, 2025 Production
Olive Council Data Shows Latest Harvest Results, Emerging Trends
Jan. 9, 2025 Production
Dec. 30, 2024 Production
Dec. 14, 2024 News Briefs
Dec. 10, 2024 The Best Olive Oils
Dec. 2, 2024 Production
Producers Navigate Climate and Market Headwinds with Optimism
Dec. 2, 2024
IUCN Studies the Tradeoffs Between Intensive and Traditional Olive Groves
The organization found that traditional groves are better for biodiversity but less profitable. Intensive groves are more cost-efficient but create massive monocultures.
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.
Jul. 9, 2024 Food & Cooking
Enhancing Excellence: How the World's Best Restaurant Uses Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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
Dec. 30, 2024
Greeks Celebrate Christmas with Traditional Olive Oil-Based Cookies
The season’s fresh olive oil and simple ingredients are used to make melomakarona and kourabiedes, two celebrated Greek Christmas delicacies.
Dec. 19, 2024 Food & Cooking
Dec. 16, 2024 News Briefs
Nov. 11, 2024 Food & Cooking
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is the Soul of These Classic Italian Winter Dishes
Nov. 7, 2024 Food & Cooking
Award-Winning Tuscan Producer Opens Olive Oil-Centric Restaurant
Nov. 4, 2024 Food & Cooking
Starbucks Abandons Olive Oil-Infused Coffee Line Oleato in North America
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.
Dec. 10, 2024
Regenerating Soil Helps Tackle Water Crisis, Experts Say
Specialists suggest agronomic plans to improve organic fertility, limit erosion and save water.
Dec. 2, 2024
Producers Navigate Climate and Market Headwinds with Optimism
In the annual Olive Oil Times Harvest Survey, farmers and millers rated their harvests above average while citing familiar challenges of climate change and consumer confusion.
Dec. 2, 2024
Developing Nations Leave Controversial COP29 Disappointed
The climate summit concluded in Azerbaijan with rich countries agreeing to a financial aid package of $300B, one-third of what economists recommended.