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A kangaroo leaping through a grove of olive trees in a green landscape. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Aug. 18, 2021

After Years of Drought and Covid, Australians Celebrate Record-Breaking Harvest

Australian producers expect to produce up to 21,000 tons of olive oil. Boundary Bend, the country’s largest producer, is leading the charge.

Olive trees in a grove with a rainbow visible in the background under a cloudy sky. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Aug. 18, 2021

Producers in New Zealand Celebrate Bumper Harvest

While olive farmers reported high quality as well, not everyone saw production totals increase.

A group of individuals standing together in a line outside a building, some wearing sunglasses and casual clothing. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Aug. 17, 2021

Award-Winning Producer Elected to Lead New Association in Croatia

Ivica Vlatković is the first president of the Association of Olive Growers of Zadar County. Their goal is to produce, brand and sell high-quality olive oils.

Firefighters working to control a wildfire in a forested area with smoke rising in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Man with glasses holding a bottle of olive oil in a store filled with various oil products. - Olive Oil Times
A row of olive trees growing on a sloped hillside with clear blue sky above. - Olive Oil Times
Close-up of oil filtration equipment showing a pressure gauge and transparent tube with liquid. - Olive Oil Times
Cracked dry irrigation canal running alongside a gravel road in an agricultural area. - Olive Oil Times
A dry riverbed with patches of water and sparse vegetation under a blue sky with clouds. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Aug. 5, 2021

California’s Olive Oil Producers Face Uncertain Future as Historic Drought Continues

While some farmers remain optimistic that research and preparation will yield a fruitful future, others worry about the diminishing prospects of surface irrigation.

Olive trees in a grove with a colorful sunset sky and grassy ground. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Aug. 4, 2021

Greece Requests Aid for Expected Drop in Olive Oil and Table Olive Production

Some olive-producing regions in Greece are expecting yields to fall by 70 to 90 percent after a year of erratic weather conditions.

Close-up of a brown insect resting on a green leaf with a blurred background. - Olive Oil Times
World

Aug. 4, 2021

Plant-Derived Treatment Against Asian Bug Shows Promise for Olive Growers

A blend of 11 odorant compounds produced naturally by sunflowers was found to attract female brown marmorated stink bugs. The concoction could be used in traps.

Woman collecting olives in an orchard with green nets spread on the ground. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Aug. 4, 2021

Small Farmers and Producers in Italy Organize to Promote Artisanal Oils

The Italian Federation of Independent Olive Growers seeks to promote the culture of small and medium-sized growers and native olive varieties.

Three individuals standing together in an olive grove, wearing casual clothing and hats. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Aug. 4, 2021

Family Behind Organic Roots Adapts as California Drought Refuses to Break

The Polit family started out as rice farmers, but the state’s decades-long drought caused them to begin growing olives, which they continue to transform into award-winning oils.

Cluster of green olives growing on a branch with leaves in a natural setting. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Aug. 2, 2021

Researchers Seek Better Understanding of Olive Drupe Development

By studying the molecular and physiological profiles of the drupes during the stages of development, researchers hope to optimize olive oil and table olive production.

Sign for Mavras Olive Oil Factory with a scenic background of olive trees and a colorful sky. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Jul. 29, 2021

Mavras Olive Oil Company Relies on Tradition, Terroir to Produce Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Despite the challenges posed by climate change and the volatile olive oil market, the producers behind Mavras believe quality is the key to success.

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Freshly extracted olive oil flowing from a machine into a container during the production process. - Olive Oil Times
World

Jul. 19, 2021

Olive Oil Consumption Holds Steady as Production Slips, Latest Data Shows

International Olive Council figures revealed a dip in global production, imports and exports, while consumption held.

A monk in a robe walking along a path between rows of grapevines in a vineyard. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Jul. 14, 2021

Producers Assess Damage of Springtime Frost Across Southern France

One agricultural expert estimates that olive oil production in the 2021/22 crop year could fall by more than 25 percent as a result of damage caused by the frost.

Abstract artwork featuring intersecting lines in green and yellow hues on a light background. - Olive Oil Times
Olive Varieties

Jul. 12, 2021

These Olive Varieties Earn the Highest Scores from Judges

The hidden scores I alone can see don't mean much on their own, but patterns might emerge when we zoom out to nine years of data.

A man in a black shirt standing beside an olive tree in a garden setting. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Jul. 9, 2021

Meet One of Spain’s Hobby Olive Growers

Representing less than one percent of all Spanish olive groves, non-commercial growers face a unique set of joys and challenges associated with oil production.

Green tractor equipped with olive harvesting equipment in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Jul. 8, 2021

Olive Oil Production In Uruguay Set to Rebound

Production will not exceed the record highs of 2019 but is expected to reach 1,900 tons. Producers report that quality is as high as ever.

Two farmers walking through a field with a large group of chickens in a rural setting. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Jul. 7, 2021

Tragedy Inspires One Croatian Family to Grow Olives

After the death of their teenage son in 2003, the Deša family took up organic olive cultivation to work through their grief.

Rows of olive trees growing on a hillside with green grass and blue sky. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Jun. 19, 2021

Plans for New Super-High-Density Olive Groves Receive Funding in Tuscany

Two local banks are continuing to back ArteOlio’s bet that super-high-density olive groves will be profitable in Tuscany. Other companies are taking notice.

Several olive trees with thick trunks and lush foliage in a natural landscape. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Jun. 19, 2021

Award-Winning Producer Seeks to Craft Extra Virgin Olive Oil From Millenary Trees in Croatia

On the island of Pag, one NYIOOC winner plans to transform wild olives from some of the world’s oldest trees into award-winning extra virgin olive oil.

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