Sep. 16, 2019
Olive Oils From Sardinia Find a Modern Audience
Sardinian olive oil has long been a staple of Italian cuisine and culinary prowess. The combination of international awards and oleoturism is putting the Mediterranean island in the spotlight.
Sep. 12, 2019
Six Years With No Cure: The Continuing Consequences of Xylella
While the body of research on Xylella fastidiosa has expanded significantly since its discovery, so has the complexity of the disease. With no cure in sight, farmers must learn to adapt.
Sep. 10, 2019
The Give and Take of French Cultivars
Local olive varieties in France are known for their sensory qualities, if not for their yields.
Sep. 9, 2019 Production
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Aug. 27, 2019 Production
Aug. 19, 2019 World
Xylella Fastidiosa Could Be Contained With Better Monitoring
Aug. 19, 2019
Olive Oil Production Expected to Decrease Significantly in Spain
Estimates from a coalition of olive oil producing cooperatives estimate that this year's harvest may be the lowest since the 2014/15 season.
Aug. 15, 2019
Using Resins to Debitter Olives May Be Eco-Friendly Alternative
Amberlite resins present a possible environmentally-friendly solution to removing bitterness from olives, reducing wastewater and chemicals used in commercially-employed methods.
Jul. 23, 2019
Experts Offer Tips on Preparing for the Warm Season in Organic Olive Groves
The warm season corresponds to crucial phases for olive trees. Two experts provided their suggestions for the successful management of the organic olive grove in these conditions.
Jul. 23, 2019
Donations Help Fund Research and Award-Winning Production at UC Davis
Recent donations have allowed the leading U.S. olive oil research center to invest in new equipment, expand their olive groves and improve production.
Jul. 16, 2019
Use of Dimethoate to be Banned in EU
The European Commission will not renew an earlier approval of the active substance dimethoate.
Jul. 15, 2019
Quality and Tradition at ValpaƧos
The Cooperativa de Olivicultores de Valpacos, one of the most renowned Portuguese producers, has over 2,200 associates from the town of ValpaƧos and neighboring Mirandela.
Jul. 11, 2019
Sonar Seen As a New Method for Detecting Fraudulent Olive Oil
Sonar isn't just for finding submarines or mapping the ocean floor, it can now tell us about the purity of our olive oil.
Jul. 9, 2019
Olive Oil Producers in Argentina Hope to Follow Malbec's Lead
Improving quality is the best way to improve Argentina's international standing, said small and large-scale producers in a documentary video produced by Olive Oil Times that debuted today.
Jun. 25, 2019
Italian Producers Explain What It Takes to Succeed in a Tough Campaign
Harvesting at the right time, proper stewardship of the land, attention to details, teamwork, perseverance, and passion were all listed by award-winning Italian producers as the reasons for their success.
Jun. 11, 2019
Europe Updates Xylella Risk Assessment
An update to EFSA's 2015 assessment concludes the plant disease has not been eradicated, but control measures have contained its spread.
Jun. 10, 2019
Italian Producers Lead the Way at Fourth EVO IOOC
At an award ceremony on Italy's Violet Coast, producers from the home nation won the night, bringing home 121 awards. Greece and Spain finished in a distinct second and third.
Jun. 4, 2019
DIY Olive Oil Production Could Be Coming to Your Kitchen
The device would allow users to add crushed olives into a compartment at the top of Olimaker and producer their own olive oil at home within 30 minutes.
Jun. 4, 2019
New Project Could Turn Olive Oil Byproducts Into Revenue Stream
Olive oil pomace and wastewater are broken down into protein and phenolic isolates, both of which can be used in various industrial applications from pet foods to cosmetics.
Jun. 3, 2019
Study Finds Olives Grown at Higher Altitudes Yield Better Quality Oils
A study conducted by Jerash University found that oils produced from areas of higher altitude in Jordan had a longer shelf life and higher nutritional values.
Jun. 3, 2019
A Golden Start to the Harvest in Chile
With the harvest in full swing, producers in Chile reported an overall slip in output, while their brands garnered international acclaim for quality.