
Daniel Dawson
Freelance Journalist at Freelance
Senior Editor at Olive Oil Times
Senior Editor @oliveoiltimes | #oliveoil sommelier. Words in @reNEWS_, @LastWordFC. @cityjournalism alum.
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2 days ago |
oliveoiltimes.com | Daniel Dawson
Summary Portuguese farmers and millers won 34 awards at the 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, with a significant increase in olive oil production attributed to favorable weather conditions. Producers in different regions of Portugal, such as Alentejo and Trás-os-Montes, earned multiple awards, highlighting the quality of Portuguese extra virgin olive oil on an international scale and expressing optimism for the upcoming 2025/26 crop year.
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1 week ago |
oliveoiltimes.com | Daniel Dawson
Summary Researchers have identified pectin-derived oligogalacturonides in olive mill wastewater that can trigger a plant’s immune system and be used in the development of biopesticides. The study highlights the potential commercial application of these compounds, which could provide a new revenue source for olive oil producers and contribute to environmental sustainability in agriculture.
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1 week ago |
oliveoiltimes.com | Daniel Dawson
Summary The 2024/25 olive oil harvest in Spain was successful, resulting in 93 awards at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, with a significant increase in production compared to previous years. Producers from various regions in Spain celebrated their awards, with optimism for another successful harvest in the upcoming 2025/26 season based on favorable weather conditions.
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1 week ago |
oliveoiltimes.com | Daniel Dawson
Summary The olive oil market in India is experiencing steady growth, with sales projected to continue increasing in the coming years. Despite facing challenges such as high tariffs and misconceptions about its use in Indian cuisine, companies like Deoleo are optimistic about the market’s potential due to rising interest in healthy eating and international cuisines among Indian consumers.
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2 weeks ago |
oliveoiltimes.com | Daniel Dawson
Summary Award-winning Tuscan olive oil producer Olio Piro, led by siblings Romain and Marie-Charlotte Piro, is expanding beyond the United States due to rising tariffs in its largest market. Despite challenges from a late harvest and lower oil yields, the brand’s emphasis on quality, aesthetics, and unique cultivation methods has helped it stand out and win awards. Facing rising tariffs in its largest market, award-winning Tuscan olive oil producer Olio Piro is expanding beyond the United States.
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