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Aug. 23, 2021
Researchers Find Ways to Reduce Acrylamide in Table Olives
The concentration of the compound, which is carcinogenic, can be impacted by the maturation stage, length of storage period and type of washing treatment.
Aug. 18, 2021
After Years of Drought and Covid, Australians Celebrate Record-Breaking Harvest
Australian producers expect to produce up to 21,000 tons of olive oil. Boundary Bend, the country’s largest producer, is leading the charge.
Aug. 18, 2021
Producers in New Zealand Celebrate Bumper Harvest
While olive farmers reported high quality as well, not everyone saw production totals increase.
Aug. 17, 2021 News Briefs
Award-Winning Producer Elected to Lead New Association in Croatia
Aug. 17, 2021 Production
Heatwave, Deadly Fires Threaten the Approaching Olive Harvest in Greece
Aug. 13, 2021 The Best Olive Oils
Northern Italian Producers Share Secrets of Success at World Olive Oil Competition
Aug. 10, 2021 Production
Aug. 9, 2021 News Briefs
Rapid Test Developed to Check the Quality and Authenticity of Olive Oil
Aug. 7, 2021
Drought Likely to Cause Production Decrease in Spain, Leading Cooperative Predicts
Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias said that the news is not all bad, with olive oil exports buoyed by increased demand from the United States.
Aug. 5, 2021
California’s Olive Oil Producers Face Uncertain Future as Historic Drought Continues
While some farmers remain optimistic that research and preparation will yield a fruitful future, others worry about the diminishing prospects of surface irrigation.
Aug. 4, 2021
Greece Requests Aid for Expected Drop in Olive Oil and Table Olive Production
Some olive-producing regions in Greece are expecting yields to fall by 70 to 90 percent after a year of erratic weather conditions.
Aug. 4, 2021
Plant-Derived Treatment Against Asian Bug Shows Promise for Olive Growers
A blend of 11 odorant compounds produced naturally by sunflowers was found to attract female brown marmorated stink bugs. The concoction could be used in traps.
Aug. 4, 2021
Small Farmers and Producers in Italy Organize to Promote Artisanal Oils
The Italian Federation of Independent Olive Growers seeks to promote the culture of small and medium-sized growers and native olive varieties.
Aug. 4, 2021
Family Behind Organic Roots Adapts as California Drought Refuses to Break
The Polit family started out as rice farmers, but the state’s decades-long drought caused them to begin growing olives, which they continue to transform into award-winning oils.
Aug. 2, 2021
Researchers Seek Better Understanding of Olive Drupe Development
By studying the molecular and physiological profiles of the drupes during the stages of development, researchers hope to optimize olive oil and table olive production.
Jul. 29, 2021
Mavras Olive Oil Company Relies on Tradition, Terroir to Produce Quality EVOO
Despite the challenges posed by climate change and the volatile olive oil market, the producers behind Mavras believe quality is the key to success.
Jul. 19, 2021
Olive Oil Consumption Holds Steady as Production Slips, Latest Data Shows
International Olive Council figures revealed a dip in global production, imports and exports, while consumption held.
Jul. 14, 2021
Producers Assess Damage of Springtime Frost Across Southern France
One agricultural expert estimates that olive oil production in the 2021/22 crop year could fall by more than 25 percent as a result of damage caused by the frost.
Jul. 9, 2021
Meet One of Spain’s Hobby Olive Growers
Representing less than one percent of all Spanish olive groves, non-commercial growers face a unique set of joys and challenges associated with oil production.
Jul. 8, 2021
Olive Oil Production In Uruguay Set to Rebound
Production will not exceed the record highs of 2019 but is expected to reach 1,900 tons. Producers report that quality is as high as ever.
Jul. 7, 2021
Tragedy Inspires One Croatian Family to Grow Olives
After the death of their teenage son in 2003, the Deša family took up organic olive cultivation to work through their grief.
Jun. 19, 2021
Plans for New Super-High-Density Olive Groves Receive Funding in Tuscany
Two local banks are continuing to back ArteOlio’s bet that super-high-density olive groves will be profitable in Tuscany. Other companies are taking notice.
Jun. 19, 2021
Award-Winning Producer Seeks to Craft EVOO From Millenary Trees in Croatia
On the island of Pag, one NYIOOC winner plans to transform wild olives from some of the world’s oldest trees into award-winning extra virgin olive oil.