Olive oil production in the 2023/24 crop year is expected to be about 50 percent below average. Still, officials are confident that the sector is poised to grow.

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News Briefs

Apr. 16, 2024

Olive Oil Production Becomes Increasingly Viable in Oman

The oil-rich Gulf country planted its first commercial olive trees about ten years ago, which are now bearing fruit and yielding returns for farmers.

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Apr. 16, 2024 Producer Profiles

Award-Winning Catalan Producer Bets on Growing Demand for Arbequina

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Apr. 12, 2024 World

Global Production May Exceed Expectations, but Not Enough to Move Prices

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Apr. 12, 2024 Production

Olive Growing Starting to Take Root in Central Europe

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Apr. 9, 2024 News Briefs

Tunisian Ag Minister Urges Sector to Take Advantage of Bumper Harvest

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Apr. 9, 2024 Producer Profiles

Legacy Meets Innovation at Tuscany’s Azienda Pometti

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The Best Olive Oils

Apr. 9, 2024

Slovenian Producers Celebrate Award-Winning Finish to Challenging Harvest

While Slovenia's production fell 20 percent below average, two producers overcame inclement weather and pests to produce award-winning extra virgin olive oil.

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Production

Apr. 1, 2024

Olive Lace Bug Adds to Harvest Woes for Australian Farmers

Wet summers and mild winters have allowed the Australian lace bug to spread from its usual host plants to olive trees across the island.

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Producer Profiles

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.

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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.

Production

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.

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Production

Mar. 21, 2024

Olive Oil Producers in Portugal Celebrate Country’s Second-Highest Yield

From the traditional groves in the north to the super-high-density plantations of the south, producers across Portugal overcame winter rain to achieve a bountiful harvest.

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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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News Briefs

Mar. 19, 2024

Growers in Croatia Await Contest Results

Industry advocates and producers see the NYIOOC as a way to showcase Croatia's quality and combat adulteration and fraud.

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News Briefs

Mar. 13, 2024

Olive Oil Times Launches Ranking Data Portal

The portal lists the most-awarded producers and brands, updated in real-time, along with detailed historical results data by hemisphere, country, cultivar and organic classification

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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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Producer Profiles

Mar. 7, 2024

Sustainability Keeps This Award-Winning Producer Grounded

Treurer is working to establish a circular economy to promote high-quality olive oil production and Mallorca’s natural beauty.

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Production

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.

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Production

Feb. 29, 2024

Campaign Aims to Curb Misuse of 'Regenerative' in Agriculture

With rising demand for organic olive oil, California farmers are at the forefront of efforts to promote the true meaning of organic, regenerative agriculture.

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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.