Apr. 28, 2026
From Germany to Herzegovina, Producer Turns Family Roots Into NYIOOC Gold
Marijo Maka Primorac, a construction entrepreneur based in Germany, returned to his family land in Hercegovina to plant olive groves that have now earned international recognition.
Apr. 28, 2026
Croatian Producers Call for Stronger Branding After Another Record NYIOOC Showing
Croatian producers earned 128 awards at the 2026 NYIOOC, renewing calls for stronger national support and promotion.
Apr. 28, 2026
Turkish Producer Brings Native Cultivars to U.S. Market
The family-run producer says transparency, careful milling and native Turkish varieties are central to its strategy abroad.
Apr. 28, 2026
Supply Rebound Pushes Prices Down as Uncertainty Clouds Outlook
A sharp recovery in European olive oil production has driven prices lower, but climate risks and global uncertainty continue to threaten stability.
Apr. 28, 2026
Family Project Revives Abandoned Groves in Italy’s Sannio Region
A family-led project in southern Italy is restoring abandoned groves, producing award-winning extra virgin olive oil and helping revive a little-known rural region.
Apr. 27, 2026
2026 NYIOOC Results Show Shifting Patterns in Global Olive Oil Quality
Despite weather extremes, rising costs and market volatility, producers from 29 countries earned recognition at the 2026 NYIOOC.
Apr. 22, 2026 News Briefs
Rome Festival Celebrates Olio di Roma PGI and the City’s Olive Oil Heritage
Apr. 20, 2026 World
Olive Oil Library in Turkey Opens to Celebrate Cultivars and Terroir
Apr. 16, 2026 World
Apr. 16, 2026 Producer Profiles
In Algeria’s Harsh Interior, Dahbia Builds an Award-Winning Olive Oil
Apr. 16, 2026 Producer Profiles
Tunisian Producer Blends Tradition and Technology to Raise Olive Oil Quality
Apr. 14, 2026
Used Cooking Oil Finds New Life in Innovative Materials for Cars, Homes
New research led by the University of Pisa found that used cooking oil can be transformed into polyurethane foams, heat-storing materials and bio-lubricants for industrial use.
Apr. 14, 2026
Heart Association’s New Guidance Recommends Olive Oil and Other Unsaturated Fats
The American Heart Association’s new dietary guidance recommends olive oil and other unsaturated fats as part of long-term eating patterns aimed at reducing cardiovascular disease risk.
Apr. 9, 2026
World Olive Oil Competition 2026 Live Updates
The world’s most prestigious olive oil quality contest is revealing award winners in the Northern Hemisphere division. We are following the results live.
Apr. 7, 2026
Portuguese Olive Oils Find New Path to U.S. Market
A network of Portuguese producers working with Wildly Virgin is bringing small-batch olive oils from Alentejo, Trás-os-Montes and Ribatejo to U.S. consumers, backed by three Gold Awards at the NYIOOC.
Apr. 7, 2026
On Etna’s Volcanic Slopes, Sikulus Revives a Family Olive Oil Legacy
At Sikulus, centuries-old Nocellara Etnea trees, volcanic soils and an early-harvest strategy define a quality-focused approach that has helped carry Sicilian olive oil to markets around the world.
Apr. 2, 2026
Gold Awards Highlight Montenegro’s Quality-First Olive Oil Ambitions
In Montenegro’s olive-growing center of Bar, a publicly owned mill is combining innovation, education and tradition to produce award-winning extra virgin olive oil.
Apr. 1, 2026
Turkey Seeks Greater Returns From Olive Oil Expansion
Turkey has dramatically expanded olive oil production over the past two decades, but producers and exporters say stronger branding is now needed to capture more value in international markets.
Mar. 17, 2026
Report Finds Rising Interest in Olive Oil Tourism Amid Knowledge Gap in Italy
Olive oil tourism in Italy grew sharply between 2021 and 2024, but a new report shows most consumers still cannot name a single olive cultivar.
Mar. 17, 2026
New Research Suggests Olives May Reveal Oil Quality Before Milling
A new study suggests that analyzing the metabolic profile of olives before extraction could help predict some of the chemical and sensory characteristics of the oil they will produce.
Mar. 17, 2026
How Rio Grande do Sul Became the Center of Brazil’s Olive Oil Industry
From roadside shops and theme parks to guided harvests and tastings, producers in Rio Grande do Sul are using tourism and diversification to build Brazil’s olive oil industry.
Mar. 16, 2026
E.U. Adopts 2040 Climate Target
European Union member states have approved a 2040 climate target requiring emissions to fall 90 percent from 1990 levels, with most of the cuts expected to come from within the bloc.
Mar. 16, 2026
Trade Group Tightens Standards for Certified Seal Program
The North American Olive Oil Association has introduced stricter standards for its Certified Seal program, including tighter chemical limits, shorter shelf-life parameters and expanded supply chain oversight.
Mar. 11, 2026
Students Use Podcast to Preserve Heritage of Karaburun’s Date Olives
In the Karaburun Peninsula, students are using audio storytelling to connect climate change, rural depopulation and intergenerational knowledge to the future of the region’s distinctive date olives.
Mar. 10, 2026
New Olive Groves Take Root in Italy’s Northern Regions of Piedmont, Trentino
Olive cultivation is expanding across northern Italy, driven by a mix of shifting climate conditions, farm diversification and renewed interest in local production.
Mar. 8, 2026
Scientists Say Andalusia’s Recent Weather Extremes Point to Wider Mediterranean Trend
After floods, strong winds and frosts damaged groves in parts of Andalusia, scientists said the disruption reflects a broader Mediterranean climate shift marked by rising aridity and more volatile weather.