Production / page 2
Dec. 4, 2025
Producers Divided on 2025 Olive Harvest Amid Climate and Market Strains
Growers reported strong quality but reduced yields in 2025, reflecting a year defined by heat waves, erratic weather and mounting production costs.
Dec. 1, 2025
In Oliveto Citra, a Family Mill Advances Research, Sustainability and Quality
The skilled millers behind Oleificio Dell'Orto craft premium extra virgin olive oils in Campania from native varieties, guided by a strong commitment to research and education.
Dec. 1, 2025
Turkey Braces for Sharp Drop in Olive Oil Output as Weather and Costs Take Toll
Producers across Turkey report one of the most challenging seasons in years, with poor fruit set and severe drought expected to push olive oil output sharply lower.
Dec. 1, 2025 Production
Montenegrin Producers Push to Boost Consumption as Ancient Groves Face Threats
Nov. 26, 2025 News Briefs
Nov. 21, 2025 Production
Nov. 17, 2025 Producer Profiles
How Live Streaming Powers Sales for a Sichuan Olive Oil Producer
Nov. 12, 2025 Production
Report Exposes Extortion and Violence in Syria’s Olive Heartland
Nov. 11, 2025
A Sicilian Olive Oil That Blends Heritage, Design and Sustainability
In southwestern Sicily’s Belice Valley, Carmen Bonfante crafts Embrace, a premium extra virgin olive oil created to honor her island’s native olive varieties and welcoming spirit, with corporate responsibility at the heart of her vision.
Nov. 4, 2025
Drought and Low Yields Push Jordan to Explore Olive Oil Imports
With output expected to fall by half due to drought and natural yield cycles, Jordan faces rising olive oil prices and supply shortages.
Oct. 29, 2025
Hot, Dry Start to Autumn Lowers Production Estimates in Spain
The lack of rain and high temperatures at the start of autumn have led Spain’s leading cooperative to lower its harvest estimate.
Oct. 29, 2025
Monte Rosso: A Family Dream Reborn on Istria’s Red Hill
On Istria’s Red Hill, Davor Duboković and his partners turned abandoned land into one of Croatia’s most advanced olive estates.
Oct. 28, 2025
Quality Push Redefines Olive Oil Production in Montenegro
Modern equipment, renewed collaboration, and respect for ancient groves are redefining olive oil production in Montenegro,.
Oct. 21, 2025
In Chile’s Curicó Valley, Agroindustrial Siracusa Builds an Olive Oil Success Story
Leveraging decades of engineering experience, Agroindustrial Siracusa has built an efficient, high-density olive operation in Chile’s Curicó Valley.
Oct. 21, 2025
Catalonia Expects Significant Increase in Olive Oil Production
Catalonia's olive oil production is expected to double in 2025/26 due to improved weather conditions, but challenges remain for producers.
Oct. 20, 2025
Among Brazil’s Rocky Hills, Azeite Pedregais Cultivates Award-Winning Olive Oils
In Brazil’s rugged Serra do Sudeste, Azeite Pedregais transforms rocky terrain and relentless winds into award-winning extra virgin olive oils.
Oct. 15, 2025
Persistent Climate and Pest Pressures Undermine Greece’s Olive Oil Recovery
Greek olive oil production is expected to remain below 200,000 tons this crop year, with Crete experiencing a sharp decline due to drought and damage from the olive fruit fly.
Oct. 15, 2025
Sustainability Takes Root in the Hills Above Florence
Fattoria Poggio di Fiesole, a Tuscan estate with a rich history and dedication to sustainability, produces an award-winning organic olive oil.
Oct. 9, 2025
Alarm in Gargano as Xylella Reaches New Northern Front
A new Xylella fastidiosa outbreak near Cagnano Varano marks the bacterium’s northernmost spread in Puglia, prompting containment efforts and genetic analysis to trace its origin.
Oct. 8, 2025
Summer Heat Trims Andalusian Olive Oil Output
Andalusian olive oil production is forecast to fall 5.5 percent to 1.08 million tons in the 2025/26 crop year, as an exceptionally hot and dry summer offset the benefits of abundant spring rains.
Oct. 8, 2025
Chile’s Olive Farmers Report Rebound Harvest
Chile’s olive growers and millers reported a 33 percent increase in production, attributing the rebound to improved weather conditions and the European Union’s removal of tariffs on Chilean olive oil imports.
Oct. 3, 2025
Portuguese Group Expands Sustainability Program After Alentejo Success
Olivum seeks to add value to Portuguese extra virgin olive oils through an expanded certification program, ensuring environmental, social and economic sustainability.
Oct. 3, 2025
Monini Builds on Italy’s Olive Oil Legacy with Modern Investments
Rooted in Umbria and fresh off four Gold Awards at the 2025 NYIOOC, Monini is marrying heritage with modern farming, planting 800,000 olive trees to safeguard Italy’s olive oil supply.