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Man in a tank top and blue cap standing next to an olive tree while holding a branch. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Sep. 6, 2022

Rainfall Will Dictate the Upcoming Harvest in Croatia

Rain or the lack thereof will decide how the olive growing season will go in Croatia, and whether oil prices will rise.

Woman with long blonde hair sorting green and black olives in a processing facility. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Sep. 6, 2022

Bulk Exports from Greece Help Fuel the Italian Olive Oil Industry

Exporters would earn more with branded products, however, entering the Italian market requires resources beyond the reach of many small Greek producers.

Man kneeling and inspecting olives during the harvesting process in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Sep. 6, 2022

Producers in South Africa Expect to Match Results of Last Year's Record Harvest

While producers celebrate a third consecutive bountiful harvest, there is growing concern about rising costs and load shedding.

Aerial view of an olive grove with rows of olive trees on a hillside near a body of water. - Olive Oil Times
A large, ancient olive tree next to a winding road surrounded by greenery. - Olive Oil Times
Line of tractors in a protest march displaying a banner that reads 'Precios Justos'. - Olive Oil Times
Rolling hills with olive trees arranged in neat rows under a blue sky with clouds. - Olive Oil Times
Four young individuals sitting together, sharing a moment while looking at a smartphone. - Olive Oil Times
Four individuals holding olive oil bottles and small blue cups in a neutral setting. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Aug. 23, 2022

Monogram Cultivates Success Through Teamwork in Greece

The four young co-founders of Monogram used their professional backgrounds to found an award-winning olive oil brand in Kalamata.

Olive oil production facility surrounded by olive trees and rolling hills in a rural area. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Aug. 18, 2022

Agricultural Entrepreneur Has Sights Set on Brazil’s Olive Oil Sector

The founder of Azeite Batalha is working to promote olive oil production in Rio Grande do Sul and consumption across Brazil.

Dry, cracked earth surface with a mountainous background under a cloudy sky. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Aug. 18, 2022

Europe Confronts Worst Drought in 500 Years, Officials Say

Countries in southern and western Europe are bearing the bunt of the drought, with varying impacts on olive farmers and society writ large.

A landscape featuring a hill with a village at its base and dry vegetation in the foreground. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Aug. 18, 2022

Olive Growers in Extremadura Brace for 'Worst Harvest in History'

The local farmers’ association predicts olive oil and table olive production to fall by up to 85 percent due to the ongoing drought.

Two firefighters using hoses to extinguish flames during a wildfire in a wooded area. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Aug. 18, 2022

Wildfires Stress the Importance of Crop Insurance in Croatia

After a wildfire damaged 15 percent of his grove in Dalmatia, one Croatian farmer explained the crucial role government-subsidized insurance plays for small farmers.

Great bustard bird standing in a grassy area with a distinctive plumage pattern. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Aug. 16, 2022

Olive Grove Expansion Threatens Endangered Bird Species in Spain

The expansion of olive groves in Andalusia is reducing the habitat of the endangered Eurasian great bustard and little bustard.

Layered blue mountain landscape featuring rolling hills and valleys in various shades of blue. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Aug. 16, 2022

Challenges Abound for Spain’s Olive Oil Producers

High prices have buoyed the sector for much of the past year and a half, but rising production costs and persistent drought mean significant challenges lie ahead.

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A market display featuring tomatoes, green beans, and other vegetables with price signs. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Aug. 10, 2022

Rising Olive Oil Exports Fuel Trade Surplus in Andalusia

High prices at origin and shortages of sunflower oil have led to increasing olive oil exports by value around Europe and the world.

Round wheel of Castelmagno cheese with a blue and white label on a wooden surface. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Aug. 10, 2022

Italian Antitrust Authority Prohibits Use of Nutri-Score on Some Products

The decision specifically focuses on products with a protected geographical indicator. Some retailers removed all products labeled with Nutri-Score from their shelves.

Row of mature olive trees in a dry landscape with a plowed field in the background. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Aug. 10, 2022

Heatwave Could Curtail Olive Oil Production in Spain, Minister Warns

Along with a steep fall in the quantity of olive oil produced, some analysts are worried quality could decrease significantly too.

A group of nine individuals posing in front of a sign that reads 'The Garden of Peace'. - Olive Oil Times
World

Aug. 10, 2022

An Olive Tree Garden of Peace is Innagurated on Crete

The grove comprises 21 olive varieties from countries around the world. Its creators hope it fosters a sense of peace and community among olive-producing nations.

A group of individuals observing a demonstration of the olive oil production process in a facility. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Aug. 10, 2022

In Efforts to Promote Quality, Italy Focuses on Olive Mills

Upgrading technology, improving techniques and promoting sustainability are at the core of efforts to add value to Italian olive oils.

Water treatment facility with a view of the sunset reflecting on the water surface. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Aug. 10, 2022

Brussels Approves Plan to Use Treated Wastewater for Irrigation

Brussels has published new guidelines paving the way for the widespread use of treated urban wastewater in agriculture.

Nutri-Score label displaying grades A to E in a colorful format on a blue background. - Olive Oil Times
Health

Aug. 10, 2022

Nutri-Score Algorithm Update Improves Olive Oil Scores

With the update, Nutri-Score will differentiate between the type of fat content and consider micronutrients. Both factors will result in a higher score for olive oil.

An aircraft releasing water to combat a wildfire in a mountainous region with smoke rising from the ground. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Aug. 4, 2022

Thousands of Olive Trees Destroyed by Wildfires in Tuscany

High temperatures, windy weather and dry soil served as a catalyst for the estimated 279 wildfires burning across the central Italian region.

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