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May. 28, 2025

Bringing Award-Winning Spanish Olive Oils to Ireland

Sarah Merrigan of Sarah & Olive is on a mission to showcase the finest extra virgin olive oils from Spain, promoting sustainability and quality.

May. 22, 2025

Journalists, Poets and Scientists Honored at Ranieri Filo della Torre Prize

Olive Oil Times senior writer Ylenia Granitto was among the individuals awarded at the eighth edition of the cultural and literary award ceremony in Rome.

May. 22, 2025

The Ongoing Controversy of Flavored Olive Oils

Market research predicts the flavored olive oil category will grow more quickly than the rest of the olive oil category.

May. 1, 2025

Pope Francis: A Legacy of Peace and Environmental Advocacy

Pope Francis, a champion of the poor and marginalized, is remembered for his commitment to peace, climate action, and inter-religious dialogue.

Apr. 22, 2025

Discovery of Ancient Olive Farming in Sicily Challenges Previous Beliefs

Researchers have discovered evidence of ancient olive farming in Sicily, 1,000 years earlier than previously thought, through pollen analysis and historical analysis.

Apr. 14, 2025

Over 200,000 Olive Branches Donated for Palm Sunday Mass

In preparation for Sunday's celebrations in St. Peter's Square, hundreds of thousands of olive branches were gathered from groves throughout Lazio.

Feb. 18, 2025

Safeguarding Unique Olive Farming Traditions on Italy’s Pantelleria Island

Olive farming on the Sicilian island has unique features resulting from a peculiar pruning and training system that encourages horizontal growth.

Feb. 18, 2025

Archaeological Exhibition Explores History of Olive Oil in the Mediterranean

The event, held at the Collège de France, displays archaeological discoveries about the trade and production of olive oil in the Mediterranean.

Jan. 13, 2025

Rome's Olive Oil Production on Public Farm Supports Community, Sustainability

The city's organic production provides community support through donations and funds to maintain a public farm in Lazio.

Jan. 13, 2025

Olive Oil Production Comes to French Capital

Neighbors in the southern Parisian suburb of Malakoff joined together late last year to harvest their olives and press olive oil.

Dec. 30, 2024

Greeks Celebrate Christmas with Traditional Olive Oil-Based Cookies

The season’s fresh olive oil and simple ingredients are used to make melomakarona and kourabiedes, two celebrated Greek Christmas delicacies.

Dec. 19, 2024

Panettone Gets a Healthy Upgrade

The beloved Christmas cake is attracting new fans in Italy thanks to a change to its traditional ingredients.

Dec. 16, 2024

Spain Bets on Comedy to Boost Olive Oil Sales

In a new national comedy tour, stand-up stars will be promoting extra virgin olive oil in major cities across Spain.

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May. 1, 2024

Festival to Celebrate Mediterranean Tastes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Cilento

The Olivitalymed event runs from May 4th to 6th and will bring together producers, policymakers and enthusiasts for tastings, conferences and discussion.

Apr. 9, 2024

The Farm-to-Table Restaurant Bringing the Cretan Diet Back in Vogue

The owner and managers of Peskesi are working to reintroduce the Cretan diet to locals and tourists alike.

Mar. 27, 2024

Olive Oil and Soparnik Are Indispensable for Croatians at Easter

Olive trees and extra virgin olive oil play important roles in Croatian Christians' celebrations of Holy Week, especially in the flagship dish, Soparnik.

Feb. 28, 2024

Córdoba Festival Promotes Local Olive Oil Against Backdrop of Harvest Challenges

Organizers hailed the event as an opportunity for local producers to promote their products after a demanding harvest.

Feb. 19, 2024

The Olive Tree and The Olympics: An Ancient Bond

The olive tree has always symbolized unity and excellence in the Olympic Games.

Jan. 31, 2024

Farmers on Small Italian Islands Restore Ancient Groves and Local Production

Growers on Giglio Island and Capri are restoring centuries-old olive trees to revive a fading culture and protect unique island landscapes.

Jan. 30, 2024

Starbucks Expands Oleato Line to All U.S. Stores

The move comes as the company braces for the publication of disappointing economic data and one year after the line of beverages made its debut in Italy.

Jan. 16, 2024

The Olive Tree and the Rise of Athens

The story of the divine competition for Athens reflects the ancient Greeks' reverence for wisdom, strategy and life's practical needs.

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