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Mar. 23, 2022
Global Olive Oil Consumption Continues to Outpace Production
For the third consecutive year, the world consumed more olive oil than it produced. The IOC said this demonstrates a fundamental shift in consumer values.
Mar. 23, 2022
How the Climate Makes and Breaks One Award-Winning Producer’s Harvest
The family behind Turinela Farm believes the climate in Istria is perfect for producing award-winning olive oil. However, extreme weather is their biggest obstacle.
Mar. 17, 2022
Italian Olive Farmers Have Until End of March to Claim New Funds
€30 million has been reserved for the expansion of existing groves, planting of new trees and investments in production efficiency.
Mar. 16, 2022 Producer Profiles
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Mar. 9, 2022 Production
Argentina Receives Its First Geographical Indication for Olive Oil
Mar. 7, 2022 Producer Profiles
From Champagne to EVOO: An Award-Winning Italian Producer Embraces His French Heritage
Mar. 7, 2022 News Briefs
Report: Climate Change Will Dramatically Reduce Tunisian Olive Oil Production
Mar. 3, 2022
Meet the Award-Winning Croatian Producer Who Sea-Ages His Olive Oil
Winemakers have been aging their wines under the sea for years. Denis Plastić decided to try it with olive oil and the first results are promising
Mar. 2, 2022
Former Fighter Pilot Steers Loopline Olives to the World Stage
On New Zealand's North Island, Stephen Davies Howard has taken advantage of the Mediterranean climate to produce award-winning olive oils.
Mar. 2, 2022
Charities to Plant 25,000 Olive Trees in Palestine
The trees will be planted across the West Bank in an effort to replace some of those that were destroyed by conflict and help boost the state’s economy.
Mar. 2, 2022
Record Yields for Portugal in the 2021/22 Crop Year
Ideal weather and more modern olive groves allowed Portugal to harvest up to 230,000 tons of olive oil. However, experts warn of challenges ahead.
Feb. 28, 2022
In Pakistan, Efforts to Grow Olives in Underdeveloped Areas Begin to Bear Fruit
Under the Ten Billion Tree Tsunami Project, Pakistan is growing thousands of olive trees in its northwestern region, a former hotbed for terrorism after 9/11.
Feb. 23, 2022
Value of PDO and PGI Olive Oil Production Drops in Italy
Extreme weather events, Covid-19 restriction and Xylella fastidiosa were attributed to the almost 15 percent decrease in the value of PDO and PGI olive oils.
Feb. 17, 2022
Croatian Farmers Turn to Foliar Analysis to Improve Yields and Quality
By analyzing leaves, agronomists can determine which elements and compounds the olive tree may be missing or have in excess.
Feb. 17, 2022
Olive Council Announces Australian Campaign
The IOC said a three-year campaign tp promote olive oil in Australia will target consumers, producers and policymakers.
Feb. 16, 2022
Oliva: How Ancient Fables Become Award-Winning Olive Oils
Combining local varieties from ancient and young trees with organic practices and Sicilian terroir help Francesca Oliva's oils stand out.
Feb. 8, 2022
Officials Hope Winning Results Spur Olive Production in Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina has experienced faster growth in olive tree cultivation than any other European country since 1977. Quality has also improved.
Feb. 8, 2022
Conservationists Hope to Replicate Success of Biodiversity Project in Northeast Spain
SEO/BirdLife is working with farmers in Aragón to promote biodiversity in their centenary groves and add value to their traditional varietals.
Jan. 26, 2022
In Sciacca, Sicily, Bonolio Finds the Perfect Blend
Bonolio partners with more than five hundred small farmers who grow cultivars typical of long-standing Sicilian traditions.
Jan. 25, 2022
Spain Expects to Produce 1.25M Tons of Olive Oil in Current Crop Year
Spain's projected yield would amount to approximately 42 percent of the global olive oil production.
Jan. 25, 2022
Producers Express Alarm in Latest Olive Oil Times Survey
Producers say they face ever-growing hardships from the effects of a global pandemic, climate change, higher production costs, market instability and a persistent lack of consumer understanding about their products.
Jan. 21, 2022
Production Costs Set for Steep Rise in Italy
Producers associations warn production costs could increase by 12 percent in 2022, fueled by rising energy prices and raw material costs.