In addition to the competitive part of the program, numerous tastings, excursions and social events were held in Brač, which boasts a centuries-old olive oil-producing tradition.

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Food & Cooking

Aug. 11, 2024

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Yields Superior Sottoli in Puglia

The cultural practice of preserving fresh fruit and vegetables in olive oil has endured for centuries in Puglia and become increasingly popular worldwide.

Jul. 20, 2024 Business

Umbria Blazes the Trail of Year-Round Oleotourism

Jul. 7, 2024 World

Yusuf Can Zeybek Repeats Kırkpınar Triumph

Jul. 1, 2024 Food & Cooking

Three Beloved Greek Dishes to Try This Summer

Jun. 25, 2024 Business

Wrestlers Threaten Boycott of Kırkpınar Over Controversial Format Changes

Jun. 25, 2024 News Briefs

Poets, Journalists, Researchers Awarded Literary Prize

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World

Jun. 10, 2024

Concrete and Water Are Damaging Montenegro's Oldest Olive Tree

In their efforts to turn the 2,247-year-old Stara Maslina into a tourist attraction, local authorities have inadvertently damaged the iconic olive tree.

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Business

May. 28, 2024

Spanish Olive Oil Sector Works to Develop Exports to China

As high prices change consumption habits in Europe, Spanish producers and exporters seek to promote olive oil consumption in the world’s second-largest economy.

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News Briefs

May. 28, 2024

L’Olivo di Sant'Emiliano: A 1,800-Year-Old Symbol of Umbria's Olive Tradition

The millenary tree symbolizes the resilience of the central Italian region, with many of its cohorts damaged by repeated frost over the years.

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Fairs, Competitions

May. 23, 2024

First OlivitalyMed Festival Hailed as Success in Cilento

The event, which spotlighted extra virgin olive oil in Campania and Italy, also hosted conferences on cooking, health, tourism and science.

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Business

May. 10, 2024

Andalusian Officials Withdraw Sea of Olives Candidacy for UNESCO Recognition

The move came after 8,500 olive growers signed a petition protesting the candidacy. However, some are hopeful the decision will be overturned.

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News Briefs

May. 1, 2024

Festival to Celebrate Mediterranean Tastes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Cilento

The Olivitalymed event runs from May 4th to 6th and will bring together producers, policymakers and enthusiasts for tastings, conferences and discussion.

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Food & Cooking

Apr. 9, 2024

The Farm-to-Table Restaurant Bringing the Cretan Diet Back in Vogue

The owner and managers of Peskesi are working to reintroduce the Cretan diet to locals and tourists alike.

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Food & Cooking

Mar. 27, 2024

Olive Oil and Soparnik Are Indispensable for Croatians at Easter

Olive trees and extra virgin olive oil play important roles in Croatian Christians' celebrations of Holy Week, especially in the flagship dish, Soparnik.

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News Briefs

Feb. 28, 2024

Córdoba Festival Promotes Local Olive Oil Against Backdrop of Harvest Challenges

Organizers hailed the event as an opportunity for local producers to promote their products after a demanding harvest.

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Basics

Feb. 19, 2024

The Olive Tree and The Olympics: An Ancient Bond

The olive tree has always symbolized unity and excellence in the Olympic Games.

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Production

Jan. 31, 2024

Farmers on Small Italian Islands Restore Ancient Groves and Local Production

Growers on Giglio Island and Capri are restoring centuries-old olive trees to revive a fading culture and protect unique island landscapes.

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News Briefs

Jan. 30, 2024

Starbucks Expands Oleato Line to All U.S. Stores

The move comes as the company braces for the publication of disappointing economic data and one year after the line of beverages made its debut in Italy.

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World

Jan. 16, 2024

The Olive Tree and the Rise of Athens

The story of the divine competition for Athens reflects the ancient Greeks' reverence for wisdom, strategy and life's practical needs.

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Business

Jan. 9, 2024

Tour in Tunisia Explores Olive Oil Culture and Cuisine

The Sfax Oleo Tour takes visitors on an eclectic trip through the olive oil-soaked region, visiting groves and sampling the many local delicacies.

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Producer Profiles

Jan. 5, 2024

Buoyed by Awards, the Pope’s Official Extra Virgin Olive Oil Producer Looks Ahead to Harvest

Pontiffs have traditionally favored extra virgin olive oils of Lazio. Domenico Sperlonga is following in the footsteps of his forefathers to serve Pope Francis.