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Jun. 16, 2025
Why Olive Oil Prices Are Higher in Croatia
Croatian olive oil prices are on the rise, with an 18% increase in April 2025. Factors include consumer awareness, market trends and production costs.
Jun. 16, 2025
EU Investigates Alleged Fraud in Greek Agricultural Subsidies
Greek officials are under investigation for mismanaging agricultural subsidies, with allegations of fraud and misuse of funds.
Jun. 11, 2025
Argentina's San Juan Province Gets Geographic Indication for Olive Oil
Argentina's San Juan province received the GI for extra virgin olive oil, highlighting the unique identity of oils from the region.
Jun. 11, 2025 Producer Profiles
Values of Hospitality, Sustainability Drive Quality at Misciattelli Bernardini Farm
Jun. 4, 2025 Production
An Ambitious Goal to Sell 4 Million Tons of Olive Oil by 2040
Jun. 4, 2025 Business
Jun. 3, 2025 Producer Profiles
Precision in Every Step: Inside an Award-Winning Producer’s Methodical Approach
Jun. 3, 2025 Business
Discounted Olive Oil Offers in Italy Spark Concerns Over Quality, Fair Pricing
May. 31, 2025
Italian Producers Extend Reign of Excellence at World Competition
Uncompromising farmers, millers and bottlers made Italy the most awarded country at the 2025 NYIOOC for the tenth consecutive year.
May. 31, 2025
37 Complete Olive Oil Times Sommelier Program in New York
Thirty-seven professionals completed the five-day Olive Oil Times Sommelier Certification Course in Manhattan, mastering sensory analysis, production best practices, health benefits, and more.
May. 30, 2025
Science Drives Award-Winning Producer’s Mission of Quality, Sustainability
The founder of Arsenio believes artificial intelligence can improve olive oil quality and help farmers mitigate the impacts of climate change.
May. 30, 2025
Turkish Table Olive Exports Set to Reach Record-High $250 Million
Turkish table olive exports are expected to reach a record high of $250 million in the 2024/25 crop year, with increased demand and production.
May. 28, 2025
Rare Italian Olive Variety Leads to World Class Oil
The producer behind Biagioli Farm celebrated a Gold Award at the 2025 NYIOOC for a Coroncina monovarietal, native to Italy’s Marche region.
May. 28, 2025
Bringing Award-Winning Spanish Olive Oils to Ireland
Sarah Merrigan of Sarah & Olive is on a mission to showcase the finest extra virgin olive oils from Spain, promoting sustainability and quality.
May. 27, 2025
Trump Delays Tariff Deadline on EU Imports
Trump delayed a proposed 50 percent tariff on EU imports to July 9th, citing trade barriers and taxes. The U.S. is Europe' top olive oil importer.
May. 27, 2025
Nestlé to Drop Nutri-Score Labels in Switzerland
Nestlé says it will phase out Nutri-Score labels on some Swiss products, citing low adoption and decreased political support for the nutritional labeling system.
May. 27, 2025
Malta's 2024 Olive Yield Plummeted
Malta's 2024 olive harvest plummeted by nearly half due to severe winds, heatwaves, and drought.
May. 22, 2025
Journalists, Poets and Scientists Honored at Ranieri Filo della Torre Prize
Olive Oil Times senior writer Ylenia Granitto was among the individuals awarded at the eighth edition of the cultural and literary award ceremony in Rome.
May. 22, 2025
European Producers Face Limited Alternatives to U.S. Market
Asia’s most populous and prosperous countries imported less than one-third of the olive oil by value that Spain, Italy and Greece exported to the U.S. in 2023.
May. 22, 2025
Revised Agricultural Policy Aimed at Helping Small European Farmers
The proposed amendments include higher payments for small farmers and streamlining regulations.
May. 20, 2025
Olive Oil Promotion Program Gains Support from Stakeholders
An industry-funded program to promote olive oil's health benefits and culinary uses in the US, is finding growing support from stakeholders.
May. 20, 2025
Turkish Producers Champion Native Varieties at World Competition
Turkish producers combined to win 30 of the industry's most coveted quality awards from local olive varieties including Ayvalik, Domat, Edremit, Gemlik, Memecik, Tekir and Trilye.
May. 20, 2025
In Andalusia, Activists Fight to Save Centuries-Old Olive Trees from Solar Plants
Andalusian activists are fighting the government's plan to install 25 mega-solar plants on olive groves, citing destruction of ancient trees and local economies.