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.
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 News Briefs
Puglia Invests in Early Detection of Olive Tree Diseases and Pests
Mar. 29, 2021 News Briefs
Mar. 29, 2021 Business
Mar. 25, 2021 Production
Italian Olive Sector Must Focus on Quality for Future Success, Report Finds
Mar. 19, 2021 Producer Profiles
A Focus on Design and Sustainability in Pursuit of Perfect EVOO
Mar. 15, 2021
New Tool Could Stop the Spread of Main Xylella Fastidiosa Vector
Using sound vibrations, researchers may be able to disrupt the mating of spittlebugs in olive groves. Agriculture groups are calling for more research.
Mar. 5, 2021
Sustainable Tourism and High-Quality Production at Traldi Farm
At their farm in central Italy, Francesca Boni and Elisabetta Traldi deliver outstanding levels of quality while taking advantage of the region’s cultural importance and natural beauty.
Feb. 17, 2021
Italy Pledges Nearly €70M for Olive Oil and Table Olive Sector
The money will be used to improve quality, protect the environment and promote traceability in the sector until the Common Agricultural Policy takes effect in 2023.
Feb. 10, 2021
EVOO Consumption in Italy Rose in 2020, Production Slipped
Consumption edged upward in 2020, according to an industry group as production in the 2020/21 crop year turned out to be lower than initial estimates.
Feb. 2, 2021
History and Innovation Guide an Award-Winning Producer in Umbria
Through a fusion of historical influences and sustainable practices, Castello Monte Vibiano has achieved outstanding quality goals while preserving the local environment.
Feb. 1, 2021
Treatment to Mitigate the Impact of Xylella Fastidiosa Shows Promise in Italy
Researchers found that a recently-patented bio-complex killed bacteria from three strains of Xylella in infected trees, while increasing their resilience to the disease.
Jan. 15, 2021
Apulian Producers Call for More Government Support for Olive Oil Sector
Olive oil prices in Puglia continue to slide despite lower production in 2020. Coldiretti believes the government must do more.
Dec. 30, 2020
Consumption, Exports of Italian PDOs and PGIs Keep Growing
A survey shows that exports and consumption of Italian extra virgin olive oils with geographical indications grew steadily over five years.
Dec. 21, 2020
On Shores of Lake Garda, Volunteers Harvest Abandoned Trees for Charity
Volunteers in Toscolano Maderno are demonstrating the economic and social value of abandoned olive trees.
Dec. 4, 2020
Italian Olive Oil Production Off by Nearly a Third This Year, Forecasts Suggest
The most significant drops in yield have been reported in the south, while northern and central Italy recorded some increases.
Nov. 29, 2020
New Insights Into the World’s Oldest Bottle of Olive Oil
After a series of studies, researchers were able to confirm the content of a bottle found at an archaeological site near Mount Vesuvius was indeed olive oil. The discovery sheds light on the oil's molecular evolution over time.
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.
Nov. 18, 2020
Covid Relief Program Could Also Help Italy's Olive Oil Storage Problem
Producers in Italy warn that storage facilities are filling up quickly just weeks into the harvest. Low demand from the restaurant and hospitality sector has caused the backlog.
Nov. 12, 2020
Experts in Italy Offer Advice for Olive Growers Combating the Fruit Fly
Careful monitoring of traps and applying treatments at the right times are among the keys to preventing extensive damage from the olive tree pest, experts say.
Nov. 9, 2020
Italy’s New Lockdown Hits Olive Oil Sector, Again
New Covid containment measures threaten the rise in domestic olive oil consumption that has buoyed the sector.