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Feb. 12, 2021
Remains of 2,500-Year-Old Mill Discovered in Italy
They believe it is the earliest olive oil mill found in Magna Graecia, a region that encompasses most of Italy's southern coastline, where ancient Greek colonists arrived 3,500 years ago.
Feb. 8, 2021
Nutri-Score Label Not Required for Spanish Olive Oil, Minister Says
The minister added that he wants to revise olive oil’s current score upward. Meanwhile, opposition grows among Italian politicians and the European food authority is getting involved.
Feb. 6, 2021
Dr. Gundry’s Olive Oil: Controversial Pitchman Peddles a Dose of Deception
A video advertisement for polyphenol-rich olive oil features a Beverly Hills doctor making questionable claims.
Feb. 2, 2021 Health
Nutri-Score Remains the Front Runner for Europe's Food Label Program
Feb. 1, 2021 Production
Treatment to Mitigate the Impact of Xylella Fastidiosa Shows Promise in Italy
Jan. 6, 2021 Africa / Middle East
Dec. 2, 2020 Health
Oil From Wild Olives Better at Lowering Blood Pressure, Researchers Find
Nov. 29, 2020 World
Nov. 17, 2020
Trump's Days in Power Are Numbered, But His Tariffs May Endure
While European exporters are optimistic that the Biden administration will reset trading relations, the effects on the domestic olive oil sector remains to be seen.
Oct. 12, 2020
Italian Researchers Say Nutri-Score Treats Shoppers 'Like Children'
Experts opposed to the adoption of the Nutri-Score labeling system in Europe say it's an oversimplified solution to a complicated issue.
Oct. 1, 2020
Demand for Extra Virgin Drives Olive Oil Sales in Spain
While demand for extra virgin rose, the appetite in Spain for the lower grades has dried up.
Sep. 28, 2020
Seven Countries Protest Adoption of Nutri-Score at European Meeting
Italy, the Czech Republic, Greece, Latvia, Hungary, Cyprus and Romania asked the E.U. to take a new approach to the subject of front-of-pack labeling.
Sep. 21, 2020
Some Signs Suggest Better Outlook for Greek Farmers
Lower yield predictions in Spain and Italy open new hopes for Greek olive growers as harvesting begins.
Sep. 16, 2020
Climate and Covid Worry Farmers Preparing for Harvest
An Olive Oil Times survey reveals a season of growing uncertainties and challenges for olive oil producers.
Sep. 9, 2020
At a time when consumers are reconsidering options and choosing healthier foods, the Greek salad is enjoying a moment as an accessible and delicious dish high in nutritional value.
Sep. 4, 2020
Imports Rise in Spain as Big Brands Work Around U.S. Tariffs
Spanish companies are re-exporting more oils from Portugal and Tunisia to the U.S. to bypass tariffs.
Aug. 31, 2020
Consuming High-Polyphenol EVOO Reduces Blood Pressure, Study Finds
Researchers found that consuming high-polyphenol extra virgin olive oil significantly reduced peripheral and central systolic blood pressure in healthy adults.
Aug. 7, 2020
California Trade Group Rescinds Membership Agreement After Backlash
Forty six member producers – representing a majority of the COOC’s production and revenue – condemned the change to the agreement, arguing it devalued the trade association and California olive oil.
Jul. 29, 2020
Applying Crushed Rock to Croplands Reduces Atmospheric CO2, Study Finds
Up to two billion tons of CO2 could be absorbed each year by adding crushed rocks to farmlands. The technique could be employed by countries to help them meet their climate targets.
Jul. 15, 2020
Guide Boosts Online Sales of Award-Winning Brands
Finding online retailers who sell the best extra virgin olive oils just got a lot easier.
Jul. 13, 2020
Portugal Bans Nocturnal Olive Harvesting Practice for Upcoming Season
While conservationists have hailed the move as a step in the right direction, many of them have urged the country's ministry fo agriculture to make the ban permanent.
Jul. 10, 2020
Having Survived Invasion and Disease, Millenary Olive Tree Recognized in Spain
The Spanish Association of Olive Municipalities has named a 1,100-year-old olive tree on Mallorca the “best monumental olive tree in Spain.”
Jun. 30, 2020
Eight Japanese Olive Oils Among This Year's Top-Rated Brands
Japanese producers enjoyed a record-breaking year at the World Olive Oil Competition, proving that one of the newest frontiers in olive cultivation can compete with the rest.