Europe
Apr. 16, 2026
For Some Olive Oils, Wind-Powered Cargo Adds New Appeal
For a small group of producers and importers, moving olive oil by wind alone is less about volume than about sustainability, positioning and a closer link between product and story.
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. 31, 2026
NYIOOC Unveils Marketplace for Fresh, Award-Winning Olive Oils
The new NYIOOC Marketplace at oliveoilshop.com features only current-year winners of the World Olive Oil Competition, sold by producers and authorized distributors in Europe, the United States and Canada.
Mar. 30, 2026 News Briefs
Trade Agreements Extend Europe’s Food Quality Rules Beyond Its Borders
Mar. 30, 2026 Producer Profiles
On Menorca, an Olive Oil Identity Shaped by Soil, Sea and Wind
Mar. 26, 2026 News Briefs
Organic Olive Oil Remains Small Share of Spain’s Growing Organic Food Market
Mar. 26, 2026 Producer Profiles
At Domaine de Gerbaud, Native Provençal Cultivars Shape an Award-Winning Blend
Mar. 26, 2026
Umbrian Osteria Uses Interactive Olive Oil List to Deepen Guest Engagement
A Michelin-recognized osteria in Montone is using a digital olive oil list and producer-made videos to connect diners with Umbrian extra virgin olive oils and the region behind them.
Mar. 26, 2026
Twenty-Eight New Olive Oil Sommeliers Certified in London
Twenty-eight participants from diverse professional backgrounds completed the Olive Oil Times Sommelier Certificate Program in London after five days of instruction in sensory analysis, production, quality and evaluation.
Mar. 25, 2026
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Set for Provisional Launch Despite Mounting Opposition
The European Commission is moving ahead with the provisional launch of the trade pillar of the EU-Mercosur agreement, even as political opposition and farm-sector resistance intensify across Europe.
Mar. 25, 2026
Croatian Producers Launch ‘Ultra Virgin’ Category for Top Dalmatian Olive Oils
Dalmatian olive growers have introduced a new “ultra virgin” classification aimed at distinguishing exceptional oils through stricter chemical, sensory and production standards than those required for extra virgin olive oil.
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. 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. 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.
Feb. 6, 2026
European Table Olive Groups Push Back on EU-Mercosur Tariff Terms
Spanish, Italian and Greek table olive associations say EU-Mercosur terms would phase out duties on Mercosur olives entering Europe while leaving tariffs on European exports to South America in place.
Feb. 2, 2026
On Stromboli, Olive Trees Help Restore Land, Community and Tradition
A community-led olive cultivation project on Stromboli is restoring terraces, stabilizing slopes and reconnecting residents with the island’s agricultural heritage.
Feb. 2, 2026
Italian Antitrust Probe Targets Supermarket Pricing Practices Affecting Farmers
Italy’s competition authority is examining how supermarket pricing strategies may be squeezing farmers’ margins, with olive oil producers among those most affected.
Jan. 28, 2026
From Ancient Olive Trees to Michelin Recognition, Croatian Producers Redefine Agritourism
Croatian producers Nives and Goran Morović restored a 400-year-old olive grove on Dugi Otok, producing award-winning extra virgin olive oils and creating an estate recently recognized with three Michelin Keys.
Jan. 28, 2026
New Study Ranks Areas in Greece Most Suitable for Olive Cultivation
Researchers say climate and terrain data could help farmers, insurers and policymakers plan the future of olive cultivation in Greece.
Jan. 27, 2026
Olive Oil Times Sommelier Certificate Program Returns to London in March
The Olive Oil Times Education Lab will host its five-day Sommelier Certificate Program in London from March 9 to 13, offering immersive instruction in olive oil sensory analysis, production, health, culinary applications and quality assessment.
Jan. 22, 2026
EU Lawmakers Delay Mercosur Trade Deal After Narrow Vote
Less than a week after the EU–Mercosur trade deal was signed, the European Parliament voted to delay its approval pending a legal review.
Jan. 22, 2026
Olive Oil Sector Weighs Opportunities and Risks as EU-Mercosur Deal Nears Approval
As the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement moves closer to approval, olive oil producers in Europe and South America are weighing new export opportunities against concerns over competition and market balance.