OLIVE NEWS

Many believe Greece produces the third largest quantity of olive oil in the world, after Spain and Italy. However, a closer look at International Olive Council (IOC) statistics for the crop years of 2014/15 to 2023/24 reveals a more complex picture. As the world’s major olive oil producer, Spain always comes out ahead, but Greece and Italy switch places in terms of higher production levels in alternate years. Moreover, the production of Turkey and Tunisia has surpassed that of Greece and Italy in some of the past ten years.

The new standards established by the European Union and the International Olive Council have raised concerns among several European producers.

International Olive Council and partners gathered in Italy to strengthen collaboration in olive genetics, facing climate change and pathogens.

I prezzi dell’olio di oliva calano del 57% a Jaen e del 51% in Grecia mentre in Italia rimangono stabili. Le importazioni di olio d'oliva nei mercati chiave sono aumentate dell'8,7%. In controtendenza le olive da tavola

E' abbastanza difficile sviluppare nuovi agenti antitumorali che possono inibire selettivamente la proliferazione delle cellule tumorali con poco o nessun effetto sulle cellule normali. Il potenziale di estratti di oliva

A new study analyzes the architectural characteristics of olive trees to inform key decisions about cultivar selection, orchard layout, pruning and harvest.

France Olive lance une enquête sur les pratiques actuelles d’irrigation en verger d’Occitanie. Comment participer à cette enquête ?

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, […]

Replacing up to 20 percent of the cement used in mortar production with olive pomace ash lowers the environmental impact of cement production without compromising mortar quality.

The International Olive Council (IOC) is pleased to announce the opening of its 2025 call for proposals for the awarding of grants for annual promotional programmes in IOC member countries. A total budget of €40,410, with a maximum amount of €6,000 per project, has been allocated to support initiatives that promote the local consumption of […]

New research in Italy suggests that olive oil consumption may be linked to a reduced risk of estrogen and progesterone-negative breast cancer.

Advancing cooperation and standards in the olive sector The 121st session of the Council of Members of the International Olive Council (IOC) took place at the Organisation’s headquarters in Madrid on Tuesday, 8 July 2025. Delegations from the IOC’s 21 Member States, gathered to review progress, adopt new decisions and set strategic priorities for the […]

Time to move beyond your understanding of cucumber, feta, olives, tomato, and red onion—and onto what makes this eating pattern so powerful.

This week on the Olive Health Information System website The newsletter of the University of Navarra and the IOC dedicated to health The Mediterranean diet has long been associated with a reduced risk of noncommunicable diseases, thanks in part to its key components – most notably, extra virgin olive oil. Rich in phytochemicals and healthy […]

Su versatilidad sensorial y tecnológica permite ampliar su uso más allá del cocinado

Andalucía sigue siendo el epicentro de esta actividad, al concentrar más del 68% de la producción nacional en la última campaña, seguida de Castilla-La Mancha (12,7%) y Extremadura (8%).Una

El Consejo Oleícola Internacional (COI) ha anunciado la apertura de su convocatoria de propuestas 2025 para la concesión de subvenciones destinadas a programas anuales de promoción en sus países miembros. En total, se ha asignado un presupuesto de 40.410 euros, con un importe máximo de 6.000 euros por proyecto, para ap

The International Olive Council (IOC) is holding a high-level international workshop titled “Transfer of Olive Tree Genetic Resources and Associated Research Data: A Path to Solutions in the Adaptation to Climate Change” from 23 to 26 June 2025, in Rende, Italy. The event is organised in collaboration with the Zaragoza branch of the International Centre […]