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Sep. 30, 2021
At Cape Schanck Olive Estate, Weekend Getaway Grows Into Lauded Brand
Over 15 years, Stephen and Sui Tham turned their retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life into a multi-award winning olive oil brand.
Sep. 29, 2021
Producers in Istria Brace for a Disappointing Harvest
Producers on Croatiaās northwestern peninsula expect a decrease of up to 80 percent compared with last yearās yield.
Sep. 29, 2021
Book Lays Out Best Practices for Olive Oil Production in Greece
In his third book, Vasilios Frantzolas dispels production myths still prevalent in Greece.
Sep. 28, 2021 World
5.5 Million Hectares of Traditional Olive Groves at Risk of Abandonment
Sep. 23, 2021 The Best Olive Oils
Award-Winning Producers in Central Italy Prepare for Harvest
Sep. 20, 2021 News Briefs
Sep. 17, 2021 World
Rehabilitating Olive Trees in AragĆ³n to Stem Spainās Rural Exodus
Sep. 14, 2021 News Briefs
Sep. 14, 2021
After Slow Start, South African Producers Celebrate Record Harvest
While many growers reported more rainfall and record harvests, others fared less well and worry about the future.
Sep. 1, 2021
Italian Olive Growers Suffer Through Long Summer of Drought, Wildfires
Coldiretti estimates that wildfires cost the Italian agriculture sector at least ā¬1 billion in damage. Olive growers blame climate change for longer, hotter and drier summers.
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 countryās 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
Award-Winning Producer Elected to Lead New Association in Croatia
Ivica VlatkoviÄ is the first president of the Association of Olive Growers of Zadar County. Their goal is to produce, brand and sell high-quality olive oils.
Aug. 17, 2021
Heatwave, Deadly Fires Threaten the Approaching Olive Harvest in Greece
The ongoing drought has led to wildfires burning around the country, damaging olive trees, and further diminishing the prospects of the 2021 harvest.
Aug. 13, 2021
Northern Italian Producers Share Secrets of Success at World Olive Oil Competition
A unique climate paired with a focus on local varieties helped propel producers from across the north of the country to success at the 2021 NYIOOC.
Aug. 10, 2021
BraÄ Seeks Croatiaās Sixth PDO Certification
Olive oil has played an integral role in the cultural, ecological and economic development of the Dalmatian island.
Aug. 9, 2021
Rapid Test Developed to Check the Quality and Authenticity of Olive Oil
Using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, researchers were able to identify the individual compounds in olive oil samples and determine their provenance.
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
Californiaās 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.