“Walk among the Olive Trees”, October 26, 2025 in whole Italy

The “Walk among the Olive Trees” returns for its 9th edition on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The event, eagerly awaited and appreciated by the general public and stakeholders of the olive oil sector, takes place annually in over 100 Italian Olive Oil Towns combining the valorization of the olive-growing areas of Italy with the promotion …

International Symposium “Olive Oils of Croatia and the Adriatic Coast”

An Immersive Journey into Quality, Artistry and Culture — with a Guided, Certified Tasting Course. Experience the region’s exquisite olive oil through guided tastings, expert-led workshops, and cultural immersion on the island of Brač. The symposium blends education, innovation, and celebration in an unforgettable setting, bringing together olive oil enthusiasts, producers, and industry experts from …

Girolio d’Italia sets off from Lampedusa with champion Daniele Bennati as its spokesperson

Lampedusa – a welcoming land, a crossroads of cultures and a symbol of an Italy that unites – is the island chosen by the National Association of Oil Cities to present the new edition of GirOlio d’Italia, dedicated to the theme that will be the common thread running through all activities in 2025: “The Olive …

Italian Health Institute Publishes Mediterranean Diet Guidelines

The Italian Health Institute has published official Mediterranean Diet Guidelines, a 600-page document with scientific information for physicians, evidence for policymakers, and recommendations for the general population. The guidelines are the result of a year-long review by health researchers and aim to promote the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, which is increasingly important given …

Spain Moves to Mitigate Impacts of New U.S. Tariffs

Spain’s Minister of Agriculture reassured agri-food producers about potential impact of US tariffs, emphasizing EU collaboration and market diversification.Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food Luis Planas reassured Spanish agri-food stakeholders about the impact of U.S. tariffs, emphasizing a €14.32 billion support plan and the E.U.-Mercosur agreement as potential solutions. Spanish olive oil exports to the …

New Xylella Infections Found in Northern Puglia

Xylella fastidiosa, a deadly bacterium, has been found in an olive tree in Bari, causing concern for the region’s important olive oil industry. An olive tree infected with Xylella fastidiosa has been discovered in Minervino Murge, a region previously thought to be free of the bacterium, leading to concerns about the spread of the disease in …

“Olivitaly Med” fair planned from 26th to 28th of April 2025 in Rocca Cliento (Salerno province, Campania Region)

RECOMED members and their partners have been invited to participate in this interesting exhibition, which will be held for the second time from April 26 to 28, 2025.  This is the second year that “Olivitaly Med” is giving Mediterranean producers the opportunity to showcase olive oil and unique Mediterranean flavors.

Tunisia Seeks Trade Deal to Avert 28 Percent Export Tariff

Tunisian diplomats in Washington, D.C. are negotiating to avoid a 28 percent tariff on exports to the U.S., with ongoing discussions led by Marouane Ben Jomaa. The potential tariffs could impact key sectors like olive oil, dates, and handcrafts, with the olive oil trade being particularly affected. Read full article here: https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/business/north-america/tunisia-seeks-trade-deal-to-avert-28-percent-export-tariff/138353

The silent “war” of the olive in the US and Trump’s gift to the Turks and Egyptians

Greek producers and standardizers are worried about the risk of the collapse of the success of recent years Tariffs are a weapon and a tool for exercising policy, and in this capacity, US President Donald Trump’s move to impose a tariff of only 10% on products from Turkey and Egypt significantly changes the terms of a “silent war” that has been …