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Oct. 16, 2023
Olive Trees on Public Land Provide Bountiful Harvest for Italian Locals
A growing number of local authorities encourage local citizens and schools to harvest abandoned olive trees on public lands.
Sep. 28, 2023
Hydroxytyrosol May Help Prevent Colon Cancer Spread, Research Suggests
During in vitro experiments, hydroxytyrosol, a prominent olive oil polyphenol, was found to target a protein involved in cancer cell reproduction.
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 Food & Cooking
Sep. 26, 2023 Production
Sep. 26, 2023 World
How Monovarietal Olive Oils Promote Ecological Farming, Safeguard Landscapes
Sep. 26, 2023 Opinions
Study Reveals Deep Faults in Carbon Credits; Olive Trees May Present a Solution
Sep. 25, 2023 Production
Olive Farmers in Puglia Face Catastrophic Harvest After Autumn Storms
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.
Aug. 29, 2023
World Olive Oil Competition Southern Hemisphere Live Updates
The NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition is unveiling award winners in the Southern Hemisphere division of the annual quality contest. Olive Oil Times writers around the world are covering the results and reactions.
Aug. 29, 2023
No Respite in Greece as Wildfires Incinerate Ancient Olive Groves in Makri
Wildfires continue to wreak havoc in rural Greece, partially destroying the traditional Makri olive grove and leaving local producers in despair.
Aug. 24, 2023
Best Southern Hemisphere Olive Oils to Be Unveiled
The first winners will be announced on Monday, September 4th at 9:00 AM (EDT).
Aug. 10, 2023
'Lucky' Olive Tree Leads Mindfulness Sessions in Italy
In Molise, an innovative project aims at reducing the level of stress, anxiety and depression with the support of augmented reality and a historic olive tree.
Aug. 8, 2023
Judging Gets Underway in NYIOOC Southern Division
Registration remains open until the final results are released in September. Producers across the hemisphere await the results.
Aug. 7, 2023
In Greece, Olive Oil Remains Absent from Restaurant and Tavern Tables
The use of bulk olive oil in cruets for customer consumption has been banned in eateries since 2018. However, sealed, non-refillable bottles have failed to replace them.