Feb. 4, 2019
Greek Producers Report Poor Harvest for Quantity, Quality
After a bad harvest, olive farmers and oil producers may not be able to receive compensation. However, small producers have a chance to shine in a depleted field of competitors.
Jan. 31, 2019
The Rise of Organic Olive Oil in Greece
Small-scale Greek producers are taking a gamble that the risk of investing in organic olive oil production will pay off. Some say Greece has the ideal conditions in which to do so.
Jan. 30, 2019
All-female Cooperative Transforms Olive Oil Into Hope
The Femmes du Rif is a female-run cooperative in Morocco that focuses on sustainable olive oil production. They hope to reverse the fortunes of an otherwise declining rural region.
Jan. 29, 2019 Production
Jan. 22, 2019 World
Millenary Olive Trees in Spain Named Global Agricultural Heritage Site
Jan. 17, 2019 Health
Jan. 16, 2019 World
Herzegovian Farmer Looks to Keep Momentum After New York Win
Jan. 15, 2019 World
Jan. 14, 2019
The Honey Olive Grove: A Sustainable Solution
This polyculture system brings several benefits to the olive grove in a context of sustainability and resilience to extreme weather.
Jan. 11, 2019
Testing New Ways to Plant Olive Groves Near Madrid
Polycultural olive groves are coming to the Community of Madrid. A new operational group hopes their implementation will increase profits and safeguard against disease.
Jan. 10, 2019
Will 'Oleoturismo' in Jaén Be the Next Big Thing?
Tourists plan their trips around visiting vineyards or restaurants all the time. These days, olive oil is on the list, too.
Jan. 9, 2019
Researchers Use Mathematical Models to Optimize Olive Oil Production
Using response surface methodology, Spanish scientists can now predict the impact that different variables have on the olive oil production process.
Jan. 2, 2019
New Device Detects Adulteration Using Fluorescence Spectroscopy
The sensor uses a combination of laser diodes and computer-constructed algorithms to measure light emissions from samples of olive oils to determine whether they are correctly labeled.
Dec. 20, 2018
Consortium of Italian Growers Calls for 'Serious Action' in Tough Season
The national consortium Italia Olivicola is a new organization bringing together more than 250,000 olive growers from fifteen regions.
Dec. 18, 2018
Yield Uncertain, Quality Looks Good in Spain
Spain's production levels seemed promising until nature threw a few curve balls.
Dec. 11, 2018
Spain's Olive Oil Ambition: To Be the World's Best
The world’s top producer wants to be the best, not just the biggest. They’re on track.
Dec. 11, 2018
Revolution in Extremadura’s Olive Sector Increases Its Economic Importance
Extremadura’s sector is undergoing an important transformation with the expansion of intensive olive crops.
Dec. 6, 2018
An Innovative Anti-Theft System for Olive Groves
An inexpensive security system uses fake olives with microchips to help olive growers prevent and detect thefts, an increasing concern in the sector.
Nov. 30, 2018
Machine Improves Yield in Trial Runs by Hitting Olive Paste With Electricity
A new machine to improve yield fits into the standard olive oil production line, demonstrating that technology has a role in the development of the sector.
Nov. 29, 2018
This Mill Makes 200 Tons of Olive Oil. In a Day.
Behind the scenes at Almazara Nuestra Señora del Pilar, the world's largest olive mill.
Nov. 26, 2018
Complex Harvest Challenges Italian Farmers
The Institute of Services for the Agricultural and Food Market released the first figures on the current harvest in Italy.
Nov. 7, 2018
Chilean Olive Oils on the Rise, but Challenges Await
Production hit a record high and domestic consumption is slowly growing, but some involved with the sector believe a few of the country’s largest challenges still lie ahead.
Nov. 1, 2018
Florida Farmers Lay the Foundation for a Growing South East Industry
River Run Olive Oil Company is planting new groves in Florida armed with a keen attention to agricultural details and advice from colleagues from across the country.