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.

Business

Dec. 1, 2025

Lebanon’s Growers Struggle as Conflict, Climate Pressures Deepen

Lebanon’s 2025/2026 olive harvest is unfolding under extreme strain, with drought, soaring costs and persistent military tensions in the south driving yields sharply lower. Farmers describe a season marked by insecurity, water scarcity and rapidly rising prices.

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World

Nov. 17, 2025

Amid the Hum of Olive Mills, Afrin Farmers Work Under Threat

In Afrin, the hum of olive presses returns, but unease lingers as Turkey-backed factions continue to influence Syria’s main olive-growing region.

Production

Nov. 12, 2025

Report Exposes Extortion and Violence in Syria’s Olive Heartland

Once responsible for a third of Syria’s olive oil, Afrin’s farmers now face illegal levies, intimidation and violence under militia control, according to a new report by Syrians for Truth and Justice.

News Briefs

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. 24, 2025 News Briefs

Tunisia Eyes Record Olive Oil Production

Oct. 21, 2025 Production

Catalonia Expects Significant Increase in Olive Oil Production

Oct. 15, 2025 Production

Persistent Climate and Pest Pressures Undermine Greece’s Olive Oil Recovery

Oct. 8, 2025 News Briefs

Summer Heat Trims Andalusian Olive Oil Output

Oct. 8, 2025 Production

Chile’s Olive Farmers Report Rebound Harvest

News Briefs

Sep. 29, 2025

Moroccan Olive Growers Hope for Record Harvest and Exports

Morocco's olive season is off to a strong start, with favorable weather conditions and investments expected to lead to record production and lower prices.

Production

Sep. 25, 2025

Italian Olive Oil Producers Optimistic Despite Challenges

Italian farmers and millers are optimistic about the upcoming olive harvest, but challenges from weather and pests remain. Prices are expected to remain high.

World

Sep. 13, 2025

Olive Oil Production in Leading Countries Forecast to Fall to 2.65 Million Tons

Experts project lower but still significant olive oil production in 2025/26 across Mediterranean countries, with price fluctuations and climate playing key roles.

Production

Sep. 2, 2025

Peru’s Olive Oil Sector Eyes Record Rebound in Despite Pest and Trade Challenges

While exporters see opportunities in global markets, structural weaknesses in Peru’s value chain and low farm-gate prices continue to challenge thousands of olive and table olive farmers.

Production

Aug. 25, 2025

Australian Olive Growers Have Good Harvest Despite Drought

Irrigation proved crucial in some areas of the country, but farmers and millers still experienced good volumes and a high-quality production.

Production

Aug. 21, 2025

Mild Temperatures Worry Olive Growers in Central and Northern Italy

Cool, wet weather has led to increased olive fruit fly activity. Authorities recommend preventative measures and treatments in infected groves.

Production

Aug. 5, 2025

Harvest in New Zealand Shows Promise

New Zealand's 2025 olive harvest is off to a promising start, with challenges reported in northern regions but overall optimism for a strong yield.