During one of the most turbulent periods of his life, Vincent van Gogh turned repeatedly to the olive groves of Provence, creating 15 paintings that rank among his most expressive works. By Ylenia Granitto·September 29, 2026 / Olive Oil Times Vincent van Gogh, Women Picking Olives, 1889, National Gallery of Art, Washington Among the …
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Greek Liquid Gold written by Lisa Radinovsky October 6, 2026 Greek olive oil industry changes in the last ten years feature several positive trends, as ten experts discuss in Part 2 of a two-part series. Part 1 considered problems and challenges. Now we turn to encouraging news about progress that includes educational efforts to improve …
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Greek Liquid Gold written by Lisa Radinovsky October 6, 2026 Greek olive oil industry changes over the past decade include both setbacks and successes. Ten Greek experts discussed the sector’s major developments. Considering the bad news first in Part 1 of this two-part series, we look at such challenges as climate change and bulk sales …
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Research suggests rising temperatures could alter olive oil phenolics, yields and harvest timing, but the effects vary widely by cultivar, water availability and stage of fruit development. By Paolo DeAndreis – September 21, 2026 – Olive Oil Times Can researchers foresee how a warmer climate will affect extra virgin olive oil quality? Olive oil production …
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Farmers warn impact of high temperatures, drought and wildfires on range of foodstuffs means costs will increase Sarah Butler – The Guardian Farmers across Europe are warning of a slump in food production and rising prices as crops from maize to salads suffer as a result of extreme heat, drought and wildfires. Olive groves have …
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A nutrition expert explains why extra virgin olive oil deserves a place in your daily diet – and why it’s ideal for both cooking and frying. Yianna Chatzidiakou publiced in ekathimerini.com The benefits of high-quality (extra virgin) olive oil Supports heart health Extra virgin olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats and oleic acid, which …
Once used mainly to domesticate wild trees, grafting is re-emerging as a key tool for fighting disease, adapting to climate change and preserving rare olive varieties. By Ylenia Granitto·June 18, 2026 Read the article in oliveoiltimes.com Grafting is an ancestral horticultural technique that enables plant propagation, domestication of wild varieties and replacement of cultivars. It …
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Article by North American Olive Oil Association You’ve probably heard this advice for buying extra virgin olive oil: “Make sure it’s first cold pressed.” The phrase “first cold pressed” makes it sound like olive oil is made through multiple rounds of pressing, and only the first round produces the good stuff. But that’s not really …
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Applications open until 14 September 2026 The International Olive Council (IOC) has launched a new call for proposals to support promotional programmes aimed at increasing the consumption of olive oil and table olives in IOC member countries. Public bodies and private non-profit organisations are invited to apply for funding for projects to be carried out …
Here you will find a summary of the latest sector statistics, including an update on olive oil prices, international trade trends for olive oil and table olives, and olive oil producer prices from the International Olive Council (IOC)