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Oct. 31, 2023
Global Olive Oil Production Set for Second Straight Year of Decline
The world’s seven largest olive oil-producing countries are expected to yield 1.97 million tons in the 2023/24 crop year, 23 percent below the average of the previous four campaigns.
Oct. 26, 2023
Research Shows the Role of Polyphenols in Inhibiting Cancer Metastasis
Spanish scientists investigated the role of oleocanthal and oleacein in modulating angiogenesis, which is directly related to the progression of different types of tumors.
Oct. 23, 2023
Olive Oil Producers in Turkey Decry Export Freeze
Turkey’s temporary olive oil export ban has brought down domestic prices while causing headaches for exporters.
Oct. 23, 2023 Health
Common Olive Pomace Compound Demonstrates Anticancer Potential
Oct. 23, 2023 Business
Rising Prices, New Technology Attract Private Equity Interest in Olive Oil
Oct. 18, 2023 News Briefs
Oct. 16, 2023 Production
Olive Trees on Public Land Provide Bountiful Harvest for Italian Locals
Sep. 28, 2023 Health
Hydroxytyrosol May Help Prevent Colon Cancer Spread, Research Suggests
Sep. 28, 2023
Olive Oil Production Expected to Fall Below 1M Tons in Spain
Anticipation of a second-consecutive poor harvest in the world’s largest olive oil producer means prices are likely to keep rising.
Sep. 26, 2023
The Story Behind Starbucks Oleato
Starbucks shocked the world by putting olive oil in its coffees. Tommaso Asaro says it's just the beginning.
Sep. 26, 2023
A Successful Harvest in South Africa Amid Rolling Blackouts
Power cuts reached a few bleak milestones this year, but the country's producers were undeterred.
Sep. 26, 2023
How Monovarietal Olive Oils Promote Ecological Farming, Safeguard Landscapes
Producing monovarietal extra virgin olive oil promotes endemic varieties, which require fewer phytosanitary interventions, preserve landscapes and promote biodiversity.
Sep. 26, 2023
Study Reveals Deep Faults in Carbon Credits; Olive Trees May Present a Solution
While some forest preservation projects generate millions more carbon credits than they should, traditional olive growers are missing out on a potential revenue stream.
Sep. 25, 2023
Olive Farmers in Puglia Face Catastrophic Harvest After Autumn Storms
The damage to the southern Italian region’s olive trees is expected to drive up prices in the short term and lower production in future harvests.
Sep. 25, 2023
E.U. Chief Promises Strategic Dialogue with Farmers
Despite the pledge, analysts point out that Ursula von der Leyen expressed no clear intention in her speech to boost the E.U.’s initiatives on sustainability and climate neutrality.
Sep. 19, 2023
Data Will Define Next 25 Years at California Olive Ranch, CEO Says
California Olive Ranch grew from a single olive farm to the largest producer in the United States. Now, the company plans to harness the power of data to keep growing.
Sep. 14, 2023
Olive Oil Prices Soar on Drought and Poor Harvests, Impacting Consumers Worldwide
Olive oil prices are soaring due to drought and poor harvests in major producing countries with varying impacts in different regions.
Sep. 13, 2023
Researchers Use AI to Identify the Olive Oil Compounds that Affect Alzheimer’s
Using a machine learning algorithm, researchers identified ten compounds in extra virgin olive oil that act like pharmaceutical treatments for dementia.
Sep. 13, 2023
California Olive Farmers Embrace Regenerative Agriculture to Combat Climate Challenges
After the initial investment, California farmers say regenerative farming practices enhance soil health, fight pests and improve oil quality.
Sep. 11, 2023
A nongovernmental organization seeks to plant 50,000 olive trees across Gaza and the West Bank to improve the economic outlook of Palestinians.
Sep. 7, 2023
Better Soil Management Can Save Mediterranean Olive Groves
It feels like climate change has arrived, and the olive oil industry might be first in the firing line. Luckily, we already know what to do.
Sep. 6, 2023
Europe’s Evolving Fight Against Xylella Fastidiosa
Early detection across the European Union remains at the forefront of the struggle against the bacterium as officials are hopeful about new research, methods and tools.
Aug. 31, 2023
Higher Consumption of Polyphenols Linked to Lower Risk of Contracting Covid-19
Healthy adults who consumed phenols and plant sterols, some of which are present in olive oil, were less likely to contract Covid-19.