Olive Oil Times

3 weeks ago | oliveoiltimes.com | Daniel Dawson

Trending Summary Spanish Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, aims for Spain to achieve global sales of four million tons of olive oil by 2040, but Juan Vilar of Vilcon believes this target is overly optimistic due to current production capacity and efficiency issues in the industry.

3 weeks ago | oliveoiltimes.com | Daniel Dawson

Summary A new report from the World Meteorological Organization predicts global temperatures will rise nearly 2 ºC above pre-industrial levels by the end of the decade, with a high chance of surpassing 1.5 ºC in the next five years. The report warns that every degree of warming will fuel extreme weather events and negative impacts on economies, ecosystems, and daily life.

1 month ago | oliveoiltimes.com | Daniel Dawson

Summary Arsen Khachaturyants, a mathematician with a culinary background, is producing high-quality extra virgin olive oil in Tuscany using traditional methods and modern equipment. He aims to educate consumers about the production process, maintain transparency, and adapt to climate change challenges through the use of artificial intelligence technology.

1 month ago | oliveoiltimes.com | Daniel Dawson

Summary Thirty-seven olive oil professionals and enthusiasts completed the Olive Oil Times Sommelier Certification course in Manhattan’s Flat Iron District, where they examined olive oil sensory analysis, best practices in farming and production, health benefits, nutrition, culinary applications, and quality assurance.

1 month ago | oliveoiltimes.com | Daniel Dawson

Summary The Aegean Olive and Olive Oil Exporters Association reported that Turkish table olive exports are projected to reach a record-high of $250 million in the 2024/25 crop year, with 64,000 metric tons exported since the beginning of the crop year in October 2024. Turkey’s table olive exports have increased by 33% in volume and 26.5% in value compared to the previous year, with Germany and Iraq as the top destinations for black and green olive imports.