Early Signs for the 2026/27 Mediterranean Harvest: What Growers Are Watching
With the 2025/26 season wrapped up, market attention has shifted to the 2026/27 crop — and the early signs across
New Study Links Extra Virgin Olive Oil to Better Gut and Brain Health in Older Adults
A 2026 study published in the journal Microbiome adds a new mechanism to the case for extra virgin olive oil:
Inside Europe’s Olive Oil Fraud Numbers: Dilution, Mislabeling, and a Cross-Border Crackdown
Olive oil’s rising value has made it one of the food industry’s most targeted products for fraud — and 2026
Tunisia Hosts a Continental Competition as National Awards Name 36 Winners
Tunisia’s olive oil sector picked up two pieces of recognition in 2026: a national quality competition with a record field
US Tariff Turmoil: What It Means for Olive Oil Exporters
Olive oil exporters selling into the United States have spent 2026 navigating a moving target on tariffs, and the picture
Spain’s Rocky 2025/26 Harvest: Drought, Then Rain, Cut Into Yields
Spain’s 2025/26 olive oil campaign is coming in at around 1.08 million tonnes — down 5.5% from the previous season,
Tunisia’s Olive Campaign: Government Doubles Down on Subsidies and Storage
Tunisia’s government is leaning on a package of subsidies, storage capacity, and a sector-wide strategic study to carry its record
2026 Studies Link Daily Olive Oil Intake to 14-22% Lower Mortality Risk
New randomized controlled trials published in early 2026 report a 14-22% reduction in mortality risk among people consuming 20-30 ml of olive oil daily.
Solar-Powered Irrigation Reaches Over 5,000 Farms Across Tunisia
More than 5,000 solar-powered irrigation units have been installed across Tunisia, supported by a World Bank-backed Solar Irrigation Initiative.
Italy’s Olive Oil Fraud Crackdown: 8,200 Inspections, €4 Million in Seized Oil
Italian authorities carried out over 8,200 olive oil inspections, with 23% turning up irregularities. Here’s how the country’s fraud crackdown works.