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U.S. Dietary Guidelines Put Olive Oil and Table Olives at the Center of Healthy Eating
U.S. Dietary Guidelines Put Olive Oil and Table Olives at the Center of Healthy Eating
New U.S. dietary guidelines highlight olive oil and table olives as essential components of a healthy diet, drawing praise from industry groups and skepticism from some health experts.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:02 PM
U.S. Dietary Guidelines Put Olive Oil and Table Olives at the Center of Healthy Eating
Greek Olive Growers Face Sharp Declines as Pests Ravage Harvest
Greek Olive Growers Face Sharp Declines as Pests Ravage Harvest
Late rains, pest infestations and labor shortages are converging to make this one of Greece’s most difficult olive oil seasons in decades.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Greek Olive Growers Face Sharp Declines as Pests Ravage Harvest
Olive Pit Biochar Shows Promise as Low-Carbon Alternative in Concrete Production
Olive Pit Biochar Shows Promise as Low-Carbon Alternative in Concrete Production
Researchers in Spain are testing biochar made from olive pits as a replacement for sand in concrete, a move that could significantly reduce carbon emissions from construction.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Olive Pit Biochar Shows Promise as Low-Carbon Alternative in Concrete Production
Chianti Classico PDO Celebrates New Harvest with ‘Novo’ Event in Florence
Chianti Classico PDO Celebrates New Harvest with ‘Novo’ Event in Florence
The Chianti Classico PDO Oil Consortium marked its 50th anniversary with ‘Novo,’ a new event in Florence celebrating extra virgin olive oils from the latest harvest.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Chianti Classico PDO Celebrates New Harvest with ‘Novo’ Event in Florence
How a Family Mill in Florence Built Five Decades of Olive Oil Craftsmanship
How a Family Mill in Florence Built Five Decades of Olive Oil Craftsmanship
Now led by its third generation, Frantoio Il Mandorlo has evolved from a local mill into an award-winning producer while remaining deeply rooted in the Florentine landscape.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:06 PM
How a Family Mill in Florence Built Five Decades of Olive Oil Craftsmanship
Scientists Identify Xylella-Tolerant Olive Varieties and Test Heat Treatments
Scientists Identify Xylella-Tolerant Olive Varieties and Test Heat Treatments
The BeXyl project has identified olive varieties with greater tolerance to Xylella fastidiosa and reported early results from an experimental thermal treatment against the bacteria.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Scientists Identify Xylella-Tolerant Olive Varieties and Test Heat Treatments
EU Delays Mercosur Trade Deal After Italy and France Withhold Support
EU Delays Mercosur Trade Deal After Italy and France Withhold Support
The European Union has postponed signing its Mercosur free trade agreement after Italy and France declined to back the deal, citing concerns from domestic farmers.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:06 PM
EU Delays Mercosur Trade Deal After Italy and France Withhold Support
Early Data Points to Weaker Olive Oil Production Across Andalusia
Early Data Points to Weaker Olive Oil Production Across Andalusia
Farmers across Andalusia are reporting lower olive harvests and weaker oil yields early in the 2025/26 season, raising fresh doubts about Spain’s production outlook.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Early Data Points to Weaker Olive Oil Production Across Andalusia
Europe’s Olive Oil Sector Poised for Recovery Despite Climate and Market Pressures
Europe’s Olive Oil Sector Poised for Recovery Despite Climate and Market Pressures
The European Union’s latest Agricultural Outlook projects a recovery in olive oil production driven by higher yields and orchard modernization, even as climate stress and declining consumption pose...
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January 5, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Europe’s Olive Oil Sector Poised for Recovery Despite Climate and Market Pressures
The 10 Most-Read Olive Oil Times Articles of the Year
The 10 Most-Read Olive Oil Times Articles of the Year
From climate pressures and scientific breakthroughs to shifting consumer habits and historic milestones, these were the Olive Oil Times stories that readers returned to again and again.
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December 31, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The 10 Most-Read Olive Oil Times Articles of the Year
China’s Olive Oil Sector Alleviates Poverty but Struggles to Compete
China’s Olive Oil Sector Alleviates Poverty but Struggles to Compete
China’s olive oil sector has expanded rapidly with strong government backing, but experts say heavy subsidies and state control have limited efficiency, profitability and global competitiveness.
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December 30, 2025 at 9:02 PM
China’s Olive Oil Sector Alleviates Poverty but Struggles to Compete
Pakistan’s Olive Gala Signals Growth of a Young Sector
Pakistan’s Olive Gala Signals Growth of a Young Sector
With more than 25,000 visitors, Olive Gala 2025 showcased growing consumer interest, expanding cultivation and rising confidence in Pakistan’s olive oil sector.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Pakistan’s Olive Gala Signals Growth of a Young Sector
High-Density Olive Groves Shown to Capture More Carbon Than Traditional Plantings
High-Density Olive Groves Shown to Capture More Carbon Than Traditional Plantings
New research from Spain shows that high-density olive groves capture significantly more carbon dioxide per hectare than traditional plantings, highlighting olive farming’s potential role in climate...
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December 29, 2025 at 9:02 PM
High-Density Olive Groves Shown to Capture More Carbon Than Traditional Plantings
Cobram Estate to Acquire California Olive Ranch in $173.5 Million Deal
Cobram Estate to Acquire California Olive Ranch in $173.5 Million Deal
The deal will more than double Cobram Estate’s California olive groves and expand its U.S. market presence, while raising concerns about industry consolidation.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Cobram Estate to Acquire California Olive Ranch in $173.5 Million Deal
Heat, Drought and Rising Costs Drive Down Portugal’s Olive Harvest
Heat, Drought and Rising Costs Drive Down Portugal’s Olive Harvest
Official estimates point to a 20 percent decline in Portugal’s olive harvest, with uneven yields across regions and mounting pressure on traditional producers.
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December 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Heat, Drought and Rising Costs Drive Down Portugal’s Olive Harvest
Early Harvests, Ethics and the Pursuit of Exceptional Olive Oil
Early Harvests, Ethics and the Pursuit of Exceptional Olive Oil
The Slovenian miller and olive grower explains why early harvests, ethics and personal responsibility are the foundation of world-class olive oil.
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December 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Early Harvests, Ethics and the Pursuit of Exceptional Olive Oil
Greek Farmers Block Roads Over Delayed Subsidies and Low Olive Oil Prices
Greek Farmers Block Roads Over Delayed Subsidies and Low Olive Oil Prices
Greek farmers blocked motorways and border crossings nationwide, protesting delayed subsidy payments, low producer prices and rising costs, with olive oil growers among the hardest hit.
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December 20, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Greek Farmers Block Roads Over Delayed Subsidies and Low Olive Oil Prices
Hiroshima Receives Olive Tree from Italy as Symbol of Peace on 80th Anniversary
Hiroshima Receives Olive Tree from Italy as Symbol of Peace on 80th Anniversary
An olive tree donated by Italy’s Città dell’Olio was planted in Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park, renewing a decades-long commitment to peace and solidarity between the two countries.
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December 20, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Hiroshima Receives Olive Tree from Italy as Symbol of Peace on 80th Anniversary
Spanish Olive Oil Exports Top One Million Tons as Prices Fall
Spanish Olive Oil Exports Top One Million Tons as Prices Fall
Spanish olive oil exports exceeded one million metric tons for the first time since 2021/22, driven by a strong harvest, even as export values and prices declined.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Spanish Olive Oil Exports Top One Million Tons as Prices Fall
World Nears 1.5°C Threshold as Three-Year Heat Streak Confirms Climate Shift
World Nears 1.5°C Threshold as Three-Year Heat Streak Confirms Climate Shift
New data from Europe’s Copernicus Climate Change Service show global temperatures over the past three years have exceeded the 1.5°C threshold, underscoring that record heat is no longer a short-term...
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December 19, 2025 at 5:08 PM
World Nears 1.5°C Threshold as Three-Year Heat Streak Confirms Climate Shift
Climate Pressures Drive Search for New Olive Varieties Suited to Modern Groves
Climate Pressures Drive Search for New Olive Varieties Suited to Modern Groves
Climate change and labor shortages are pushing olive growers to explore new varieties that offer greater resilience, productivity and flavor diversity.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Climate Pressures Drive Search for New Olive Varieties Suited to Modern Groves
France Casts Doubt on E.U.-Mercosur Trade Deal as Farmers Push Back
France Casts Doubt on E.U.-Mercosur Trade Deal as Farmers Push Back
France has called the E.U.-Mercosur trade agreement “incomplete,” raising new doubts about the long-negotiated deal as farmers across Europe warn of unfair competition from South America.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
France Casts Doubt on E.U.-Mercosur Trade Deal as Farmers Push Back
Young Sicilian Producer Revitalizes Ancient Groves with Innovation
Young Sicilian Producer Revitalizes Ancient Groves with Innovation
A third-generation producer in western Sicily is combining family tradition, scientific training and innovative farming practices to produce award-winning olive oil while adapting to climate change.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Young Sicilian Producer Revitalizes Ancient Groves with Innovation
Italy’s National Cuisine Inscribed on UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List
Italy’s National Cuisine Inscribed on UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List
Italy has become the first country to have its entire national cuisine recognized by UNESCO, highlighting Italian cooking as a living heritage rooted in sustainability, diversity and shared traditions.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Italy’s National Cuisine Inscribed on UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List
China’s Olive Oil Production Climbs, but Harvest Outlook Remains Uneven
China’s Olive Oil Production Climbs, but Harvest Outlook Remains Uneven
China’s olive oil production reached new highs in 2024/25, but growers across key regions report sharply differing outcomes as the 2025/26 harvest unfolds.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:02 PM
China’s Olive Oil Production Climbs, but Harvest Outlook Remains Uneven