olive oil prices
May. 16, 2022
Rising Prices Contribute to Spike in Olive Thefts in Jaén
The increase in thefts, which mainly involve criminal organizations stealing harvested olives from the field or the mills, was largely attributed to rising prices.
May. 4, 2022
Olive Oil Market Stable in E.U. Short-Term Outlook
Despite the war in Ukraine, olive oil prices are expected to remain steady. E.U.production and consumption will rise. Exports will fall.
Apr. 26, 2022
A Bittersweet Harvest Season for Greek Producers
Olive oil of high quality, medium quantity and average prices with increased production costs amid adverse weather were the main characteristics of the harvesting season in Greece.
Apr. 11, 2022
Olive Oil Sales and Exports on the Rise in Tunisia and Spain
Olive oil prices are also rising in both countries but producers are not always seeing the benefit.
Apr. 6, 2022
Rising Sunflower Oil Prices Present Opportunities and Challenges in Spain
Some industry officials believe the country’s surplus of olive oil will alleviate the rising prices of sunflower oil.
Apr. 5, 2022
Transportation Strikes in Spain Lead to Decrease in Olive Oil Exports
Officials warned that the latest setback for the sector may cause irreversible damage and lead to permanent market share loss in some key destinations.
Jan. 21, 2022 Business
Jan. 17, 2022 Business
Dec. 29, 2021 Business
Italy Implements European Law Prohibiting Sale of EVOO Below Cost
Dec. 22, 2021 Australia / NZ
Boundary Bend Co-Founder: Quality and Investment Are Key to Olive Oil’s Future
Dec. 16, 2021 Business
Nov. 16, 2021
Higher Prices Blamed for Drop in Spanish Exports
Fourteen months of steadily increasing olive oil prices have come as a blessing to many producers, while exporters face resistance.
Oct. 20, 2021
European Olive Oil Exports Expected to Recover as Costs Rise
The latest short-term projections show limited growth in exports and steady production. While olive oil prices rose last year, so did production costs.
Sep. 29, 2021
Producers in Istria Brace for a Disappointing Harvest
Producers on Croatia’s northwestern peninsula expect a decrease of up to 80 percent compared with last year’s yield.
Sep. 1, 2021
Turkey Lifts Ban on Bulk Olive Oil Exports Ahead of Schedule
The government said it implemented the ban to prevent price speculation and protect small producers. However, many producers largely opposed the prohibition.
Aug. 24, 2021
Algerian Farmers in ‘State of Shock’ After Week of Deadly Fires
While the damage to olive groves has yet to be fully assessed, some experts believe the fires will impact the 2021 harvest and prices.
Aug. 6, 2021
Positive Signs for Olive Oil Sector in E.U. Report
The European Commission expects olive oil exports to hit a record high in 2021. Growing demand, decreasing imports and a steady supply suggest prices will rise too.
Aug. 2, 2021
Report: Only One-Third of Italian Olive Oil Producers Are Competitive
A report from the Institute of Services for the Agricultural and Food Market addressed Italy’s growing olive oil trade deficit, with production stagnant over the past half-decade while imports and consumption climb.
Oct. 27, 2020
Olive Oil Consumption Set to Outpace Production For a Change
Consumption is projected to reach 3.14 million tons while production slips in the 2020 campaign, finally reversing the downward price trends.
Oct. 27, 2020
Prices Open Higher in Greece Amid Shortage of Laborers
Early seasonal prices have reached €3.80 per kilo while the lack of foreign workers has prevented some harvesting activities in Greece.
Oct. 15, 2020
As EVOO Consumption Remains Strong in Italy, Producers Hope Prices Follow
A survey showed that 80 percent of Italians habitually buy extra virgin olive oil. Strong domestic consumption paired with poor harvests in Europe could lead to a rebound in prices.
Sep. 21, 2020
Some Signs Suggest Better Outlook for Greek Farmers
Lower yield predictions in Spain and Italy open new hopes for Greek olive growers as harvesting begins.
Sep. 16, 2020
Climate and Covid Worry Farmers Preparing for Harvest
An Olive Oil Times survey reveals a season of growing uncertainties and challenges for olive oil producers.
Aug. 31, 2020
Mounting Concerns in Greece as Harvest Nears
The impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and persistently low olive oil prices remain the biggest worries for producers.
Aug. 27, 2020
Italian Agricultural Agency’s Olive Oil Purchase Tenders Are Too Low, Farmers Argue
The Agency for Payments in Agriculture has awarded its €8 million tender. Skeptical farmers are questioning the criteria used to make the decision and have said the final amount of €2.28 is too low.
Aug. 21, 2020
Spain's Farmers Welcome Low Harvest Forecasts
An official for one of Spain’s main agricultural unions argues that steadily rising global consumption paired with a decrease in production may lead to more demand for Spanish olive oil and cause prices to rise.