olive oil consumption / page 2
Aug. 10, 2023
Andalusian Producers Seek Deeper Trade Ties with Japan
Olive oil consumption has risen steadily in the world’s third-largest economy over the past 30 years, and Andalusian producers are seeking to grow their market share.
Jul. 31, 2023
Concerns Mount Over Olive Oil Shortage in Spain
With olive oil stocks expected to run out by the start of the coming harvest and predictions of another low yield, experts anticipate prices to continue rising.
Jul. 26, 2023
Europe Confirms Steep Decline in Olive Oil Production
In the bloc’s latest short-term agricultural outlook report, E.U. experts said the poor harvest and low stocks will keep pressure on prices.
Jun. 27, 2023 News Briefs
Domestic Olive Oil Sales in Spain Remain Strong as Exports Fall
Jun. 12, 2023 Production
May. 30, 2023 Production
Even an Abundant Harvest Would Not Ward Off Olive Oil Shortage in Italy
May. 17, 2023 World
Apr. 11, 2023 Production
Mar. 27, 2023
Demand for Organic Olive Oil Growing Globally
By 2030, the organic olive oil market could be worth more than ten percent of the sector total, up from the current six percent.
Mar. 27, 2023
Olive Oil Sales Slump in Spain, Production Forecasts Again Revised Downward
Spain will produce 680,000 tons of olive oil in the 2022/23 crop year, the lowest total in a decade. Sales domestically have also decreased compared to last year.
Mar. 9, 2023
Third-Generation Producer Brings the World's Best Olive Oils to London
Danilo Manco opened The Olive Oil Co. more than 20 years ago to help nourish the United Kingdom’s growing olive oil culture.
Mar. 2, 2023
Olive Oil Consumption in Italy, Greece Expected to Grow Amid Global Decline
Despite rising prices, lower production and the impacts of inflation, olive oil consumption in Italy and Greece is expected to rise, bucking the global trend.
Feb. 15, 2023
Officials in Uruguay Expect Another Bumper Harvest
As agronomic techniques improve and recently-planted groves enter maturity, Uruguay’s agriculture ministry expects production to continue to rise in the medium term.
Feb. 9, 2023
Olive Oil Consumption Slumps in Europe as High Prices Persist
Olive oil sales and exports have slowed down in Spain as prices at origin remain high and general inflation remains elevated.
Feb. 5, 2023
Spain's 2022 Olive Oil Sales only Slightly Lower than Expected
Olive oil sales in Spain hold relatively steady despite the many problems and price increases throughout 2022.
Dec. 30, 2022
Olive Council Forecasts Significant Production Decline
Olive oil production is expected to fall to 2.73 million tons in the 2022/23 crop year, largely due to drought and inclement weather in the Mediterranean.
Dec. 14, 2022
In Spain, Household Olive Oil Sales Fall While Overall Consumption Rises
Feeling the pinch of inflation, households cut back on their olive oil purchases. However, the end of pandemic-era restrictions saw a rise in demand from hospitality.
Dec. 13, 2022
European Officials See Olive Oil Supplanting Butter, Vegetable Oil Consumption
E.U. officials said increased awareness of olive oil health benefits and reduced consumption of other edible oils would drive the trend.
Dec. 12, 2022
Record-High Olive Oil and Fruit Yields Anticipated in Iran
Authorities anticipate olive oil production could reach 17,000 tons in 2022/23. They hope the bumper harvest will result in more exports and stimulate domestic consumption.
Dec. 12, 2022
Producers in Israel Reap Benefits of Record Harvest
Despite rising production costs and persistent challenges from imports, Israeli olive oil producers anticipate a bumper harvest and improved market share.
Nov. 28, 2022
Low Availability and Rising Prices Spark Concerns of Olive Oil Fraud in Morocco
Already-high olive oil prices could rise a further 25 percent, which would put the product out of reach of many of the country’s consumers.
Oct. 31, 2022
Concerns Over Shortages of Olive Oil in Italy Mount
Multiple organizations have raised dire warnings of significant shortages in the country's domestic retail market. Others anticipate rising prices to reduce demand.
Oct. 27, 2022
Meet an Award-Winning Producer Promoting Greek Oils in Berlin
Amadeus Tzamouranis is connecting German consumers with olive oil producers in Kalamata.