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

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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.

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Sep. 5, 2024 News Briefs

Groves Need Rain Ahead of Harvest in Greece

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Aug. 9, 2024 Production

Italy’s Severe Drought Damages Olive Trees Ahead of Harvest

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Jul. 1, 2024 Production

Drought and Ill-Timed Rain Lead to Poor Harvest in Uruguay

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Jun. 12, 2024 News Briefs

Turkey Eases Export Ban Following Intense Lobbying

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May. 28, 2024 News Briefs

Spanish Olive Oil Production Continues to Beat Expectations

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News Briefs

Apr. 28, 2024

Heat, Fruit Fly Hamper Harvests in Peru and Northern Chile

Unseasonably warm weather has created the conditions for the Mediterranean fruit fly to proliferate. Smuggling may have furthered its spread in Chile.

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Production

Mar. 27, 2024

In Chile, Mixed Expectations Replace High Hopes

Producers anticipated another harvest exceeding 20,000 tons until poor climate conditions in the winter tempered their outlook.

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Production

Mar. 19, 2024

Heatwave and Power Cuts Aside, South Africans Predict a Production Rebound

While national yields are expected to increase, high temperatures have forced farmers to harvest early.

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Production

Mar. 10, 2024

After Two Bad Harvests, Producers in New Zealand Anticipate a Rebound

Less rainfall in New Zealand has sparked hope for the country's growers, but the drier weather has come with another set of problems.

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Production

Feb. 26, 2024

Australian Olive Growers Begin Harvest With Mixed Expectations

A light crop year is expected to lead to a limited supply and higher prices.

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Production

Feb. 23, 2024

After Bumper Harvests, a Sharply Lower Yield in Argentina

An ‘off-year’ harvest, lack of chill hours, and extreme weather events are expected to reduce the yield by as much as 40 percent.

Aerial view of an olive grove with a processing facility in the foreground. - Olive Oil Times

Producer Profiles

Feb. 19, 2024

Quality Is Key in El Mistol’s Drive to Grow in Argentina, Expand Exports

The producer hopes the new government’s policy agenda and the company’s investments to expand production will improve profitability and grow the local consumer base.

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Producer Profiles

Feb. 6, 2024

The Secrets to Successful Olive Oil Production in Peru

In an unconventional olive-growing location, the founder of Oasis Olives confronts an extraordinary set of challenges.

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Production

Jan. 29, 2024

In Search of Chill: Cool Nights Needed for Olive Trees in Greece

After warm spells decimated their harvests, producers in Greece are hoping for cool temperatures during critical growing stages this time around.

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Production

Jan. 16, 2024

El Niño Decimates Peruvian Olive Harvest

Olive oil production in Peru is expected to fall by as much as 90 percent in 2024.