Greek olive oil producers have enjoyed successful season with increased yields and high-quality oils, but struggle with low prices and post-wildfire challenges.

Filippo Berio olive oils on a supermarket shelf

Production

Mar. 28, 2025

Filippo Berio Execs See Equilibrium Returning to The Global Olive Oil Market

A harvest rebound in Spain and strong harvests elsewhere, have resulted in falling prices at origin and portend a decrease in retail prices, say Berio officials.

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Aerial view of farmland in Gironde, France

Production

Mar. 28, 2025

Gironde’s First Commercial Mill Opens for Business

After six years of hard work, former arboriculturist Bernard Saïn is milling the first olives in the renowned wine region.

A man in a light blue shirt and beige pants is standing in an olive grove, gently touching the leaves of an olive tree. The background features rows of trees and a hilly landscape under a clear sky.

World

Mar. 21, 2025

France's Harvest Exceeds Expectations Despite Production Dip

French olive oil production is expected to reach between 5,000 and 5,200 metric tons in the 2024/25 crop year, about seven percent above the five-year average.

Expansive olive tree fields on rolling hills under a clear sky. - Olive Oil Times

Production

Feb. 25, 2025

Spanish Olive Oil Prices Fall as Production Recovers

A substantial harvest in Spain, already at 1.38 million metric tons and rising, has resulted in olive oil prices plummeting to levels not seen since mid-2022.

Feb. 20, 2025 News Briefs

Turkish Olive Farmers Struggle Despite Expected Record Harvest

Feb. 3, 2025 News Briefs

Emigration, Infrastructure Hamper Albanian Agriculture

Jan. 29, 2025 Production

Israeli Harvest Concludes Against Backdrop of War

Jan. 28, 2025 News Briefs

Moroccan Producers Face Third Straight Year of Declining Production

Jan. 9, 2025 Production

Olive Council Data Shows Latest Harvest Results, Emerging Trends

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Production

Jan. 9, 2025

Uruguay Anticipates Harvest Rebound

Good climate conditions and a promising fruit set portend a harvest rebound in Uruguay. While this year's yield will exceed the 2024 total, it will likely be less than in 2023.

A hand reaching towards a pile of green and black olives on a surface. - Olive Oil Times

Production

Dec. 30, 2024

Pakistan's Olive Oil Industry Gains Momentum

The annual Oliva Gala Festival in Islamabad brought farmers, private sector companies, and government officials to discuss the latest harvest and the future of the olive oil sector.

Crates filled with freshly harvested green olives, showcasing their natural color and texture. - Olive Oil Times

News Briefs

Dec. 16, 2024

Olive Oil Exports from Spain Reach Record High, Defying Production Hurdles

Exporters saw revenues rise by more than 50 percent even as they shipped average volumes.

A large crowd gathered in a public square holding a Syrian flag with three stars. - Olive Oil Times

Business

Dec. 14, 2024

Political Turmoil Complicates Efforts to Revive Syrian Exports

After overthrowing the autocratic rule of former President Bashar al-Assad, Syria’s new governing coalition said it would enact free-market reforms and stimulate exports.

A row of shopping carts with red handles lined up in a retail environment. - Olive Oil Times

Business

Dec. 10, 2024

Italian Producers Grapple with Market Instability

Record olive oil imports paired with lowered yields have compounded the worries of the sector.

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Production

Dec. 2, 2024

Producers Navigate Climate and Market Headwinds with Optimism

In the annual Olive Oil Times Harvest Survey, farmers and millers rated their harvests above average while citing familiar challenges of climate change and consumer confusion.

Close-up of an olive branch featuring ripe black and green olives among green leaves. - Olive Oil Times

Production

Dec. 2, 2024

Labor Shortage Cripples Spanish Olive Harvest

Table olive producers are struggling with a shortage of workers, which is compounded by concerns about increasing foreign competition and the possibility of higher tariffs.

Rows of olive trees in a landscape during sunset with soft colors in the sky. - Olive Oil Times

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.

Group of people harvesting olives from trees while collecting fallen olives on tarps. - Olive Oil Times

World

Oct. 1, 2024

Citizen Groups in Rome Harvest Local Olive Trees for Charity

Volunteers in the eastern outskirts of the Italian capital care for olive trees in public parks, harvesting their fruit to produce oil for charity.

Olive trees arranged in rows with mountains visible in the background under a clear blue sky. - Olive Oil Times

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.

Aerial view of an olive grove with harvesting machinery operating between rows of olive trees. - Olive Oil Times

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.

Two green olives hanging from a branch with olive leaves in a natural setting. - Olive Oil Times

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

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.

A collection of harvested olives and olive leaves resting on a net during the olive harvest. - Olive Oil Times

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.

Person harvesting olives using a pole in an olive grove with nets on the ground. - Olive Oil Times

Producer Profiles

Sep. 9, 2024

Slovenian Cooperative Focuses on Phenol Levels

Danijel Stojković Kukulin believes the high-phenolic segment of the olive oil market will continue to grow as he pushes his production to new heights.