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Oct. 26, 2022
In Croatia, Students Join Award-Winning Farm for Olive Harvest
Students from Zagreb also learned about the milling process. The oil they helped produce will be submitted to the 2023 NYIOOC.
Oct. 10, 2022
Solfrut Sets Sights on Expanding Domestic Market as Production Grows
With 2,000 trees recently planted in super-high-density and a new mill, the award-winning company in San Juan seeks to grow Argentina’s olive oil culture.
Aug. 26, 2022
Olive Center Expands Olive Oil Education to Adolescents and Children
The goal of the program is to teach children how to identify common defects and learn how to cook with olive oil from a young age.
May. 4, 2022 Health
New Law in Sicily Protects and Promotes the Mediterranean Diet
Feb. 17, 2022 News Briefs
Jan. 20, 2022 Basics
Dec. 22, 2021 Production
Boundary Bend Co-Founder: Quality and Investment Are Key to Olive Oil’s Future
Dec. 17, 2021 Business
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.
Aug. 16, 2021
New Book Serves as Daily Guide for Following the Mediterranean Diet
‘The Real Mediterranean Diet’ offers readers a digestible explanation of the health benefits of the diet and tips on how to improve daily eating habits.
Jun. 17, 2021
Olive Oil Sommelier Program Heads to Croatia
The Olive Oil Times Education Lab's flagship five-day sommelier program will be presented in Postira, Croatia coinciding with the fourth annual World Championship of Olive Picking and the local olive harvest this October.
Mar. 9, 2021
Ryan Seacrest Wants to Make Organic Olive Oil
The American television star is growing his own olive trees and plans to make olive oil. One expert suggests Seacrest seek guidance from professionals and do some research.
Feb. 17, 2021
Bringing Olive Oil Tourism to Greece’s Most Popular Island
Anita Zachou is determined to turn Mykonos into a leading olive oil tourism destination, even though the island produces no EVOO of its own.
Feb. 16, 2021
Olive Oil Times Launches Distance Education Portal
Pre-recorded video lessons and live, interactive workshops cover topics ranging from olive cultivation and oil production to tasting, nutrition and health.
Feb. 6, 2021
A Pioneering Blind Sensory Panel in Tunisia
A group of young blind Tunisians seeks certification of its tasting panel program.
Nov. 20, 2020
Olive Oil Times Awarded for News Coverage by Italian Agriculture Group
The president of the Italian Confederation of Farmers recognized Olive Oil Times for its “fundamental role” in reporting on the sector.
Sep. 22, 2020
In Italy, Students Return to Study Among Olive Trees
A pioneering outdoor classroom at the Ciuffelli Agricultural Institute provides students with an inspiring setting to resume their studies.
Jul. 8, 2020
Famed New York Culinary School Will Close Its Doors
The International Culinary Center will be absorbed by New York's Institute for Culinary Education.
May. 8, 2020
Olive Oil Sommelier Unites Quality Producers in Tuscany
Entimio founder, Daniel Santini, is bringing together a group of Chianti's top olive oil producers under a single brand.
Jan. 29, 2020
38 Complete Sommelier Program in London
A diverse, international group of professionals gathered in central London to for a comprehensive five-day program on olive oil quality.
Jan. 8, 2020
Olive Oil Times Turns 10, Gets New Look
Ten years and thousands of articles later, the mission has remained steadfast while the website's design has changed with the times.
Nov. 7, 2019
Program in Puglia Fosters Healthy Food Choices, Sustainability
Through hands-on instruction and visits to local farms, Cinzia Rascazzo helps people live healtheir lives.
Sep. 30, 2019
27 Complete Sommelier Program in San Francisco
They join a growing network of olive oil professionals and enthusiasts after completing the six-day, two-tier course in the city's Marina District.