Jun. 10, 2021
Sustainable, Organic Production Helps One California Producer Standout
Gold Ridge Organic Farms earned three Gold Awards and a Silver Award at the 2021 NYIOOC. The owner said organic production was the key to their success.
Jun. 10, 2021
Andalusian Cooperative Crafts Award-Winning Olive Oil With Soul
Almazaras de la Subbética earned four awards at the 2021 NYIOOC, attributing their success to the terroir and climate.
Jun. 7, 2021
Inclement Weather Dampens Argentina Olive Harvest, But Quality Remains High
Estimates for the 2021 harvest see production falling or remaining steady. Producers say they are more concerned about exports and prices.
Jun. 2, 2021 News Briefs
Spanish Study Suggests More Effective Way to Transform Cold-Stored Olives
Jun. 1, 2021 The Best Olive Oils
Italian Producers Achieve Record Success at World Competition
May. 28, 2021 Production
Boundary Bend Plants California’s Second Largest Medium-Density Grove
May. 26, 2021 Producer Profiles
Passion and Inspiration Drive Success at Marina Colonna’s Farm
May. 26, 2021
Olive Center to Host Webinar on Modern Table Olive Production
The free webinar will take place on June 23 and cover siting, orchard establishment and management.
May. 25, 2021
At Rastrello, Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil Promotes the Beauty of Umbria
The Wassmann family recently earned a second Gold Award at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, cementing their position as high-quality olive oil producers.
May. 24, 2021
Global Olive Oil Production Will Hit Four-Year High, USDA Estimates
Increasing production paired with rising vegetable oil prices is also expected to yield record exports and olive oil consumption levels.
May. 17, 2021
Chilean Producers Manage a Hard Year to a Promising Harvest
Chile is expected to produce roughly 20,000 tons of olive oil in 2021. Producers have renewed focus on quality to help their brands stand out.
May. 13, 2021
Effort to Stem Spread of Olive Pathogen Using Grafted Trees Fails in Spain
After a four-year trial, researchers said that grafting traditional Andalusian varieties with Verticillium wilt-resistant ones was ineffective.
May. 13, 2021
In Puglia, Producers at Mimì Pursue Excellence Through Innovation and Research
Donato and Michele Conserva produce award-winning extra virgin olive oils from century-old trees using the latest technology at their family mill.
May. 6, 2021
Olive Pests and Disease Will Be Focus of International Conference in October
Academics, scientists, farmers and producers will meet in Lisbon to discuss the latest on detection, control and management techniques.
May. 4, 2021
Producers in Greece Generate Electricity with Olive Mill Wastewater
Producers can save money and be more sustainable by shipping olive mill wastewater to local biogas production plants.
Apr. 29, 2021
Labor Shortages, Recent Floods Create 'Insane Situation' as Australian Harvest Begins
Growers and producers hopeful of a bumper harvest after last year’s “oil drought” are scrambling to find solutions for dire labor shortages due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.
Apr. 29, 2021
Olives Among Foods with Lowest Level of Pesticide Residues in Europe, Study Finds
A report by the European Food Safety Agency shows contaminant levels on olives among the lowest of all foods available to consumers.
Apr. 13, 2021
Spring Freeze Devastates Crops in Europe
Unseasonably cold weather damaged blossoming olive trees in France, Greece and Italy. The full extent of the damage will be known in the coming weeks.
Apr. 8, 2021
New Efforts to Promote Rare White Olive Variety in Calabria
Archaeologists are working to preserve the cultural heritage of the Leucocarpa cultivar as producers are starting to grow and transform the ivory-white fruits.
Apr. 8, 2021
At Fontanaro Estate, Quality is Everything
At Fontanaro Estate, Lucia Verdacchi, and Giovanni and Alina Pinelli produce high-quality extra virgin olive oil while promoting sustainability and a circular economy.
Apr. 5, 2021
Puglia Invests in Early Detection of Olive Tree Diseases and Pests
The agritech startup Elaisian has raised $1 million in its latest fundraising round to expand a program that helps farmers identify and manage pest risks.
Apr. 2, 2021
Biodiversity Program Succeeds in Restoring Species to Olive Groves
Olive farms following the Olivares Vivos program recorded a 30-percent increase in flora and fauna. The value of their EVOOs is expected to rise too.