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Production / page 38

A tractor equipped for olive harvesting working between rows of olive trees in a field. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Nov. 9, 2023

An Award-Winning Finish to A Fruitful Harvest in The Southern Cone

After bumper harvests in Chile, Argentina and Uruguay, producers demonstrated their quality with a combined 14 awards at the world’s largest olive oil quality contest.

A man and woman sitting together outdoors, both smiling, with cans placed on a table in front of them. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Nov. 6, 2023

Making Award-Winning Olive Oil from California’s Centenarian Trees

In the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, Guilio Zavolta and Rachelle Bross seek to promote and protect the state’s historic olive trees.

A hillside covered with rows of olive trees under a cloudy sky. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Nov. 6, 2023

Olive Oil Production in Europe Expected to Reach 1.5M Tons in 2023/24

Yields are expected to rebound after last year's historic lows. However, rising prices will hamper exports and consumption.

Aerial view of an olive grove with neatly arranged trees on rolling hills. - Olive Oil Times
A vibrant meadow filled with various wildflowers in shades of purple and green. - Olive Oil Times
A worker in a green and blue outfit harvesting olives in an olive grove under a clear blue sky. - Olive Oil Times
Tractor in an olive grove with bins filled with harvested olives in the foreground. - Olive Oil Times
Workers in safety gear cutting down a large tree stump in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
A landscape view of an olive grove featuring several mature olive trees under a partly cloudy sky. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 26, 2023

Extremadura Bucks the Trend of Below-Average Harvests in Spain

A steady increase in the number of intensive olive groves in the region may explain the rise in production.

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.

View of an olive grove with several olive trees and green underbrush in a natural setting. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 24, 2023

Olive Grove Bacteria May Hold Key to Combating Xylella

Certain microorganisms provide biological advantages like a secondary immune system, researchers found.

A close-up image of a fly with iridescent eyes resting on a green leaf. - Olive Oil Times
Basics

Oct. 23, 2023

The Olive Fruit Fly: A Persistent Pest in a Changing Climate

The olive fruit fly constantly threatens crop yields, olive oil quality and farmers' livelihoods.

Olive harvesting equipment silhouetted against a blue sky with olives falling from it. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Oct. 23, 2023

Australians Overcome Cold, Wet Harvest to Win in New York

Producers in Australia earned fifteen awards at the 2023 NYIOOC after a chilly, damp harvest reduced their yield.

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.

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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
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.

A hand gently touching an olive branch with unripe green olives and leaves. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Oct. 12, 2023

Researchers Identify Three Olive Varieties Resistant to Pervasive Fungus

Three cross breeds of Frantoio, Koroneiki and Arbosana olives resisted Verticillium dahlia in a controlled environment.

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 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.

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.

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