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Close-up of a Monarch butterfly perched on a green leaf with vibrant orange and black wings. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 17, 2023

California Olive Farmers Create Pollinator Habitats to Boost Biodiversity

Farmers are cultivating native plants to reverse the effects of climate change on beneficial insect and pollinator habitats.

Expansive view of an olive grove with rows of olive trees on a hillside under a clear sky. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Oct. 17, 2023

Award-Winning Chilean Producer Eyes Lucrative Brazilian Market

Las Doscientos capitalizes on its reputation for quality and free trade advantage to expand its market share in Brazil.

Three individuals harvesting olives from an olive tree using nets and sticks in a field. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 16, 2023

Olive Oil Production in Portugal Set to Rebound

Officials estimate Portugal will produce 140,000 to 150,000 tons of olive oil in the current crop year. Drought and labor shortages presented significant challenges.

Group of people participating in olive harvesting under trees with nets on the ground. - Olive Oil Times
Expansive olive grove with rows of olive trees and distant mountains in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Two-story farmhouse with a tiled roof and blue window shutters surrounded by greenery. - Olive Oil Times
A woman in a brown leather jacket conversing with a man in a factory filled with machinery and equipment. - Olive Oil Times
A large group of students gathered in an olive grove, wearing backpacks and casual clothing. - Olive Oil Times
Aerial view of a landscape featuring extensive olive groves and rolling hills under a clear blue sky. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 11, 2023

Expansion of Organic Olive Groves Slows in Spain

Organic land cultivation in Spain increased by 1.5 percent in 2022. Some organic olive groves were abandoned due to poor harvests and lower profit margins.

A man in traditional attire walking past colorful spice displays in a market setting. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Oct. 11, 2023

Morocco Bans Olive Oil Exports in Bid to Control Rising Prices

Officials say the ban will stem olive oil price increases in the country. It won't help elsewhere.

Silhouette of the Los Angeles skyline with palm trees in the foreground, captured in black and white. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 11, 2023

How Air Pollution Affects Olive Oil Quality in California

Producers and researchers weigh in on the impact of wildfire smoke and air pollution on the local olive oil industry.

Single olive tree with a thick trunk and lush green foliage in a field of olive trees. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Oct. 3, 2023

Tunisian Producers Anticipate Production Rebound Despite Heat, Drought

Officials estimate olive oil production will be 200,000 to 220,000 tons as the harvest gets underway in Tunisia.

Narrow street lined with brick buildings in a village, with a person walking along the side. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 3, 2023

Olive Oil Production Seen as Path to Revitalization in Tunisia's Gafsa Region

Phosphate production dominates the local economy, but the local population has not seen the benefits. Expansion of olive growing and oil production may provide a solution.

Various bottles of extra virgin olive oil displayed on a supermarket shelf. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Oct. 3, 2023

Why Olive Oil Prices Are Higher in Spain

A combination of retail purchase schedules, consumer habits and tax rates explain why extra virgin olive oil costs more in Spain than in France, Italy or Portugal.

Woman in a blue shirt pulling a green net used for olive harvesting in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 3, 2023

Optimism in Italy as Olive Harvest Gets Underway

While producers in southern Italy expect bumper crops, the fortunes of farmers in central and northern Italy are less certain.

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A red-tailed hawk soaring through the air with wings spread wide and talons extended. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 3, 2023

California Olive Farmers Turn to Birds for Natural Pest Control

Olive farmers are boosting bird populations and biodiversity by creating and preserving bird-friendly habitats to help control pests.

Industrial conveyor belt system with multiple inclined belts and metal framework. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Sep. 28, 2023

Olive Oil Production Expected to Fall Below 1M Tons in Spain

Anticipation of a second-consecutive poor harvest in the worldā€™s largest olive oil producer means prices are likely to keep rising.

Young olive trees planted in green protective sleeves in a field. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Sep. 28, 2023

Precise Irrigation Key to Long-Term Productivity

A drought-resistant crop, olives still need adequate watering. Researchers are optimizing irrigation to improve yield and quality.

Aerial view of a hillside olive grove with neatly arranged trees and soil patterns. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Sep. 28, 2023

Regenerative Ag Practices Improve Profitability of Steep-Slope Olive Farms

After finding that soil health improved in abandoned steep-slope olive groves, researchers determined organic and regenerative farming could yield similar results.

A man with a beard driving a tractor through an olive grove with trees in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Food & Cooking

Sep. 26, 2023

The Story Behind Starbucks Oleato

Starbucks shocked the world by putting olive oil in its coffees. Tommaso Asaro says it's just the beginning.

A solitary olive tree with lush green leaves in an orchard setting under a clear sky. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Sep. 26, 2023

A Successful Harvest in South Africa Amid Rolling Blackouts

Power cuts reached a few bleak milestones this year, but the country's producers were undeterred.

Olive trees in a grove surrounded by standing water and fallen leaves after rainfall. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Sep. 25, 2023

Olive Farmers in Puglia Face Catastrophic Harvest After Autumn Storms

The damage to the southern Italian regionā€™s olive trees is expected to drive up prices in the short term and lower production in future harvests.

Aerial view of expansive olive groves with rolling hills and distant mountains under a cloudy sky. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Sep. 25, 2023

JaĆ©n Co-op Warns of ā‚¬1B Loss for Provinceā€™s Olive Sector

After last year's historically poor harvest, producers in JaƩn warn another is about to start. The Agri-Food Cooperative of JaƩn warns the result will be a staggering financial loss.

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