The brown marmorated stink bug has been identified in Italian and Greek olive groves. Increasing evidence now links its presence to an early fruit drop in northern Italy.

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The Best Olive Oils

Oct. 31, 2024

Two Australian Producers Celebrate Decade of Success at World Competition

They overcame pests and climatic challenges to earn seven awards at the 2024 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.

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Oct. 31, 2024 Production

Producers in Portugal Anticipate Another Bumper Harvest

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Oct. 18, 2024 News Briefs

European Union Olive Oil Production Set to Grow by One-Third

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Oct. 18, 2024 Production

Officials in Spain Optimistic Ahead of Harvest as Prices Remain Elevated

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Oct. 18, 2024 The Best Olive Oils

World Competition Wins Bring Relief to Southern Cone Producers

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Oct. 13, 2024 World

S. Hemisphere Producers Reap Rewards of Challenging Harvest

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Production

Oct. 13, 2024

Low-Cost Olive Pest Control Solution in Development

Researchers in Spain are developing an artificial intelligence tool to help farmers sustainably and affordably monitor for pests and take action against infestations.

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Production

Oct. 13, 2024

Filippo Berio Exec Forecasts Production Rebound, Falling Prices

The chief executive of the North American operation believes the sector must increase supply and production efficiency while cultivating demand.

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Production

Oct. 9, 2024

South African Farmers Enjoy Production Rebound

Despite challenges created by bad weather and rolling blackouts, producers across South Africa enjoyed a fruitful harvest.

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Producer Profiles

Oct. 8, 2024

Acclaimed Producer Prepares for Fruitful Harvest in Tunisia

The award-winning French-Tunisian olive oil producers behind the Parcelle 26 brand focus on quality in the groves and at the mill.

Production

Oct. 7, 2024

Production in Italy Set for Sharp Decline, Down One-Third

Heat and drought in the south, combined with an ‘off-year,’ have resulted in a 30 percent decline in olive oil production in Italy.

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World

Oct. 3, 2024

Olive Farmers Flee Southern Lebanon as Conflict Escalates

Israel’s escalating air strikes and ground invasion have forced one million people to flee southern Lebanon, many leaving olive-laden trees unharvested.

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Production

Oct. 1, 2024

Rising Prices Accompany Off-Year Harvest in Australia

Labor shortages, climate hiccups, insects and even parrots have impacted smaller growers across Australia. Meanwhile, prices for imported oils rise to unprecedented levels.

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Production

Sep. 27, 2024

Climate Chaos Wreaks Havoc on Chilean Harvest

High winter temperatures in the north and relentless rain in central Chile combined to create a perfect storm for olive growers, resulting in the lowest production levels in a decade.

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Production

Sep. 23, 2024

Light Harvest in Argentina Accompanied by Rising Production Costs

Olive oil production in Argentina is expected to be less than one-third of last year’s record yield. At the same time, electricity and fuel prices have risen dramatically.

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World

Sep. 23, 2024

World Olive Oil Competition Southern Division Underway

This year's awards carry exceptional weight in light of the widespread harvest shortfalls experienced by numerous countries across the hemisphere.

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Production

Sep. 18, 2024

Calabrian Cooperative Emphasizes Quality While Building Economies of Scale

Seventeen olive oil producers have joined to promote Carolea extra virgin olive oils while driving down farming and milling costs.

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News Briefs

Sep. 16, 2024

California Table Olive Yield Projected to Increase for Second Consecutive Year

California's table olive production is set to rise to 40,000 tons in 2024 due to favorable weather, despite ongoing challenges like labor shortages and competition from imports.

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News Briefs

Sep. 16, 2024

University of California Releases Manual on Growing Olives for Oil Production

The Olive Production Manual for Oil covers olive farming, from positioning orchards to milling, with chapters written by experts in each field.

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News Briefs

Sep. 16, 2024

Table Olive Production in Spain Rebounds, but Falls Short of Initial Expectations

Farmers warn that a hot and dry August impacted the size and marketability of table olives.

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News Briefs

Sep. 12, 2024

Unidentified Issue Triggering Early Fruit Drop in Northern Italy

Farmers are concerned about widespread and unexplained instances of immature olives falling in Frantoio groves. Extreme weather is thought to be the cause.