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Jan. 3, 2024
Researchers Develop Algorithm to Predict Harvest Potential from Climate Data
The publicly available algorithm was developed using 15 years of data from Italy to compare how combinations of climatic events impacted subsequent harvests.
Jan. 2, 2024
Corto Bets on Olives as Crop of The Future in Changing Sacramento Valley
As California deals with the impacts of climate change, rising labor costs and worker shortages, Corto Olive president Cliff Little believes planting more olives is a solution.
Dec. 21, 2023
Climate Extremes, Economic Pressures Dampen 2023 Harvest, Survey Finds
Olive oil producers gave the 2023 harvest a dismal rating in terms of yields and quality.
Dec. 19, 2023 Production
Dec. 19, 2023 Producer Profiles
Dec. 13, 2023 News Briefs
Dec. 12, 2023 News Briefs
Production Rebound Still Expected in France After Mixed Harvest
Dec. 11, 2023 Producer Profiles
Small-Scale Farmers Celebrate Big-Time Success in Central California
Dec. 5, 2023
Hard Work Yields World-Class Quality in Brazil
EstĆ¢ncia das Oliveiras earned seven Gold Awards at the 2023 NYIOOC, the most in a single year for any Brazilian producer.
Dec. 5, 2023
Soaring Expenses Strain Producers in Southern Europe
Olive oil producers in Spain, Italy and Greece are grappling with challenges that threaten the viability of the sector.
Nov. 29, 2023
Chilean Producer Bets Big on Italian Varieties
Olivos Ruta del Sol takes advantage of Chileās terroir to produce some of the country's best extra virgin olive oils.
Nov. 27, 2023
The Ricchiuti Family's 15-Year Journey to Olive Oil Excellence
The family behind Enzo Olive Oil have built a fledgling olive farm to one of the Golden State's most awarded brands.
Nov. 27, 2023
Producers Behind Loco Galbasa Achieve Childhood Dream, World-Class Quality
The Sicilian brand Loco Galbasa combines the pursuit of quality and the commitment to environmental sustainability.
Nov. 27, 2023
South African Producers Celebrate Quality After Season Marred by Blackouts
Seven producers from South Africaās Western Cape combined to win a record-high 16 awards at the worldās largest olive oil quality competition.
Nov. 27, 2023
The company says it will produce its first California olive oil in 2027 and anticipates yields of one million liters.
Nov. 21, 2023
The Agronomic and Macroeconomic Forces Behind Olive Oil Prices in Italy
Despite an anticipated production rebound in Italy, prices will likely remain high. Farmers will need to adapt to a new reality.
Nov. 20, 2023
California Producers Celebrate Olio Nuovo
These producers say early-harvested and unfiltered Olio Nuovo accentuates olive oilās best organoleptic and healthful qualities.
Nov. 20, 2023
Finding Balance in a Changing Sector Yields Success for Portuguese Exporter
Quality serves as Est. Manuel Silva Torradoās north star as the company navigates export markets and the countryās rapidly changing sector.
Nov. 20, 2023
Insurance Needs for Olive Growers Change with Climate
The cost of covering olive groves is rising as climate change makes Europe increasingly hot and dry. Farmers can adopt some technology to help.
Nov. 20, 2023
Languedoc Extra Virgin Olive Oil Receives PDO Certification
Made from the local Lucques and OliviĆØre varieties, Languedoc becomes Franceās ninth extra virgin olive oil to receive Protected Designation of Origin status.
Nov. 15, 2023
A Hobby Growerās Guide to the Olive Harvest
Harvesting olives at the right moment of maturity and bringing them to the mill within 24 hours are a few tips hobby growers can follow to yield extra virgin olive oil.
Nov. 14, 2023
Brazilian Producers React to Record-Setting Year at World Competition
Farmers and millers said the record-high 50 awards earned at the 2023 NYIOOC promote locally-produced olive oil at home and abroad.
Nov. 9, 2023
An Award-Winning Finish to A Fruitful Harvest in The Southern Cone
After bumper harvests in Chile, Argentina and Uruguay, producers demonstrated their quality with a combined 14 awards at the worldās largest olive oil quality contest.