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Woman with long blonde hair sorting green and black olives in a processing facility. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Sep. 6, 2022

Bulk Exports from Greece Help Fuel the Italian Olive Oil Industry

Exporters would earn more with branded products, however, entering the Italian market requires resources beyond the reach of many small Greek producers.

Dry, cracked earth surface with a mountainous background under a cloudy sky. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Aug. 18, 2022

Europe Confronts Worst Drought in 500 Years, Officials Say

Countries in southern and western Europe are bearing the bunt of the drought, with varying impacts on olive farmers and society writ large.

Layered blue mountain landscape featuring rolling hills and valleys in various shades of blue. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Aug. 16, 2022

Challenges Abound for Spain’s Olive Oil Producers

High prices have buoyed the sector for much of the past year and a half, but rising production costs and persistent drought mean significant challenges lie ahead.

Expansive olive grove with rows of olive trees on rolling hills under a clear sky. - Olive Oil Times
Tractor equipped with spraying apparatus working in a vineyard with rows of grapevines. - Olive Oil Times
Workers collecting olives from trees with tarps spread on the ground during the harvesting process. - Olive Oil Times
Man sorting freshly harvested green olives in a blue crate during an olive harvest. - Olive Oil Times
A row of olive trees in a grove under a blue sky with clouds. - Olive Oil Times
Two men posing in front of a stone wall with mountains in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Apr. 28, 2022

Protecting Olive Trees on the Island of Pag With Dry Stone Walls

One olive farmer on the Croatian coastal island is revitalizing olive trees by building an environment to protect and nurture them.

Mechanical olive harvesting equipment positioned among olive trees in an orchard. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Apr. 6, 2022

Researchers Unveil the Latest Technologies to Help Harvest and Produce Olive Oil

Spanish researchers have worked to develop new technologies in response to what some of the industry's largest stakeholders said they needed most.

Man in a black jacket holding a bottle while standing among olive trees. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

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

A metal strainer lifting a fried sausage from a pan of hot oil with bubbling surface. - Olive Oil Times
Food & Cooking

Feb. 23, 2022

Frying in Virgin Olive Oil Adds Healthy Compounds, Researchers Find

New research shows the transfer of olive oil's healthy plant sterols and tocopherols to deep-fried foods.

Wooden signpost with directional arrows pointing to Iyanovici, Velia Maslina, and The Great Olive. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Feb. 21, 2022

In Montenegro, Producers Join in World Competition Bid

Working together, Montenegrin producers hope to replicate neighboring Croatia’s success at the World Olive Oil Competition.

A group of people walking along a dirt path in an olive grove, wearing winter clothing and backpacks. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Feb. 10, 2022

New Rules in Italy Set Standards for Oleotourism Operators

The rules create guidelines for certified operators two years after oletourism's inclusion in the national budget.

Two men posing for a photo in an olive grove with olive trees in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Production

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.

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Olive trees with red nets spread across the ground in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
World

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.

A collection of olive oil bottles featuring different brands and designs on a dark background. - Olive Oil Times
Basics

Jan. 20, 2022

The Essential Guide to Extra Virgin Olive Oil

What makes an olive oil ‘extra virgin?’ How is EVOO made, and why is it the healthiest cooking oil? We have answers.

Two olive trees growing amidst rocky terrain with a view of the sea in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Jan. 10, 2022

Pests Plague Wild Olives on Croatian Island as Producers Remain Steadfast

The olive borer, fly and moth have damaged olive trees on the island of Pag. Producers insist they will still manage to craft award-winning oils.

A pair of hands holding a collection of green olives with leaves. - Olive Oil Times
Basics

Dec. 30, 2021

What Are Polyphenols and Why Should You Care?

The plant compounds in high-quality extra virgin olive oils provide important health benefits.

Market stall displaying a variety of fruits and vegetables, with a vendor and a customer wearing masks. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Dec. 17, 2021

Greeks Are Consuming Less Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Greeks are among the top per capita consumers of olive oil in the world but have cut back on the highest grade.

Two older men with hats sitting at a small round table in a café setting. - Olive Oil Times
Basics

Dec. 17, 2021

How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet and Enjoy Its Health Benefits

The Mediterranean diet is famous for its health benefits, but many people are unsure of what it is or how to follow it.

A landscape featuring several olive trees with bare branches under a clear blue sky and bright sun. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Dec. 1, 2021

New Olive Trees Are Being Planted in Xylella-Ravaged Puglia

A new law in Italy has changed monitoring and removal operations in Xylella-plagued areas. Funds are being used to replant trees and compensate millers.

Row of glass bottles filled with olive oil on a production line, each capped with a green lid. - Olive Oil Times
World

Dec. 1, 2021

Future Lies in Specialized, Sustainable Production, Deoleo CEO Says

According to Ignacio Silva, specialization is key to the survival of traditional producers, and the whole sector must modernize to thrive.

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