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Business / page 76

Three individuals using poles to harvest olives from trees in an orchard with green nets on the ground. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 26, 2023

Slovenian Producers Expect Low Harvest Due to Extreme Weather, Off-Year

With the harvest getting underway in Slovenia, expectations differ from producer to producer, but few are optimistic.

Close-up of an olive tree branch with unripe olives against a blurred background of olive groves. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Oct. 23, 2023

Olive Oil Producers in Turkey Decry Export Freeze

Turkey’s temporary olive oil export ban has brought down domestic prices while causing headaches for exporters.

Olive trees growing in a field with yellow flowers in the foreground and rows of trees in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Oct. 23, 2023

Rising Prices, New Technology Attract Private Equity Interest in Olive Oil

Analysts are eyeing promising financial returns in the olive oil market, particularly in Spain and Portugal.

An ancient stone bridge in a landscape filled with olive trees and rocky terrain. - Olive Oil Times
Olive harvesting equipment silhouetted against a blue sky with olives falling from it. - Olive Oil Times
Close-up of a Monarch butterfly perched on a green leaf with vibrant orange and black wings. - Olive Oil Times
Expansive view of an olive grove with rows of olive trees on a hillside under a clear sky. - Olive Oil Times
Three individuals harvesting olives from an olive tree using nets and sticks in a field. - Olive Oil Times
Group of people participating in olive harvesting under trees with nets on the ground. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 16, 2023

Olive Trees on Public Land Provide Bountiful Harvest for Italian Locals

A growing number of local authorities encourage local citizens and schools to harvest abandoned olive trees on public lands.

Expansive olive grove with rows of olive trees and distant mountains in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 12, 2023

Another Poor Harvest in Andalusia Predicted

Low output in the world’s largest olive oil-producing region will continue to push prices higher.

Two-story farmhouse with a tiled roof and blue window shutters surrounded by greenery. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Oct. 11, 2023

Small-Scale, Regenerative Farming Drives Quality for Maraviglia in Tuscany

Since 2019, the producer behind Agricola Maraviglia has found a symbiotic balance between nurturing the landscape and producing award-winning olive oil.

A woman in a brown leather jacket conversing with a man in a factory filled with machinery and equipment. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Oct. 11, 2023

Olive Growers in Madrid Benefit from CAP Funds

Officials in Madrid have released €8.5 million from the Common Agricultural Policy to promote traditional landscapes and biodiversity in the capital region.

A large group of students gathered in an olive grove, wearing backpacks and casual clothing. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Oct. 11, 2023

Olive Farmers Find Creative Ways to Beat Labor Shortages as Harvest Begins

A teacher in Italy allows students to miss class to help with the harvest. A Croatian man's one-year prison sentence was delayed to let him harvest the family grove.

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.

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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.

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 world’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.

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