Category: Olive News

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 …

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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)

There’s been some mixed messages about olive oil floating around. Someone may have told you not to cook with it. Maybe you’ve been buying the darkest bottles on the shelf, believing they were the best.   Let these common olive oil myths stop fooling you into skipping out on one of the most beneficial foods in the Mediterranean diet. The truth …

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At the Food Expo in Athens, conversations about Greek olive oil in 2026 reflected both optimism and unease. Despite deep concern about the global situation, the Expo fostered productive connections among new and established Greek and foreign businesses. Greek olive oil stood out throughout the event, echoing its central role in the traditional Greek diet. …

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Here you will find a summary of the latest sector statistics, including an update on olive oil prices, trends in international trade in olive oil and table olives, and olive oil production prices. Olive sector statistics – January/February 2026

The newsletter of the University of Navarra and the IOC dedicated to health Article 1 The Mediterranean diet, with extra virgin olive oil as its main source of fat, has demonstrated a wide range of health benefits, largely attributed to its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties. On this basis, growing interest has focused on its potential …

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Three associations of table olive manufacturers and exporters from Europe are against a provision in the E.U.-Mercosur free trade agreement that would eliminate import tariffs for Mercosur table olives entering the E.U., arguing that it creates an unfair competitive advantage. The agreement between the E.U. and Mercosur countries, focusing on reducing import duties, has faced political …

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Extreme climate events are causing disruptions in the global olive oil market, leading to price volatility, trade tensions, and changes in traditional diets. Climate unpredictability is affecting olive tree health and production, causing stress for farmers and prompting the need for long-term strategies and investment to address the challenges. Read more in oliveoiltimes.com