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Jun. 25, 2024
Bank of Spain Attributes Ongoing Inflation to Soaring Olive Oil Prices
The bank’s statements come as the government announced plans to continue its Value-Added Tax markdown on most foods, including olive oil.
Jun. 25, 2024
Spanish Households Purchase More Sunflower Oil Than Olive Oil for the First Time
Falling olive oil sales are linked to reduced production and elevated prices, whereas sunflower oil has become more affordable during the same timeframe.
Jun. 12, 2024
Record Olive Oil Prices Drive Food Inflation in Greece
A study from the National Bank of Greece found that record olive oil prices were responsible for almost 50 percent of the increase in total food inflation.
Jun. 12, 2024 Business
Deoleo North America CEO Says Sustainability is Key to Growing Olive Oil Sector
May. 9, 2024 World
Renewed Concerns of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Shortages in Spain
Apr. 16, 2024 Producer Profiles
Award-Winning Catalan Producer Bets on Growing Demand for Arbequina
Apr. 12, 2024 World
Global Production May Exceed Expectations, but Not Enough to Move Prices
Apr. 11, 2024 Business
Apr. 9, 2024
Discovery of Adulterated Olive Oil Kindles Debate Over Testing in Northern Cyprus
High olive oil prices and an import ban by the de facto state have created fertile ground for unscrupulous actor’s in the local market.
Apr. 1, 2024
Italians Have Changed Their Olive Oil Purchase Habits, Survey Finds
Despite rising prices and lower availability, 48 percent of Italian households continue to purchase as much olive oil as they did in previous years.
Mar. 27, 2024
Technology Drives the Ambitions of Tunisia’s Largest Olive Oil Producer
The CHO Group was an early adopter of blockchain technology for traceability. Now, they are turning to AI to help mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Mar. 22, 2024
The Growing Pains of Albania’s Ascendant Olive Oil Sector
Production has doubled in the past decade and is expected to continue to rise. Some worry that quality will not follow suit.
Mar. 13, 2024
High Prices Are Changing How Italians Feel About Olive Oil
Consumer surveys show Italians are buying less extra virgin olive oil, while other data confirm lower supermarket sales.
Mar. 6, 2024
US Surpasses Spain as Second-Largest Olive Oil Consumer
Experts predict the U.S. will overtake Italy to become the world’s largest consumer of olive oil.
Feb. 29, 2024
Turkey's Production Plummets After Last Year's Record Harvest
Adverse weather, a poor fruit set and an ‘off-year’ have led to a meager yield.
Feb. 29, 2024
Supermarkets in Spain Poised to Clash Over Olive Oil Prices
Olive oil prices at origin remain at historic highs, but direct-to-consumer promotions by some brands have supermarkets weighing their next move.
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.
Feb. 19, 2024
A Dismal Harvest Concludes in Greece
With the country’s olive oil production almost halved compared to last year, record prices at origin have shaped a market searching for equilibrium.
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.
Feb. 13, 2024
Local Mils in France Are All the Rage
An ample harvest and high prices have led to a surge in activity and investments in community mills.
Feb. 7, 2024
Acesur CEO Highlights Andalusia's Key Role in Sector's Future
Gonzalo Guillén believes production capacity is the limiting factor to increase olive oil consumption and Andalusia remains best positioned to expand the market.
Feb. 1, 2024
Tunisia's Olive Oil Price Cap Gets Mixed Response from Consumers
The government capped the price of olive oil to keep household costs down, but locals question the efficacy of the plan.
Jan. 29, 2024
Production in Spain Expected to Fall Short of Initial Estimates
Production estimates range from 680,000 to 755,000 tons for the 2023/24 crop year, below expectations at the start of the harvest.