Nov. 6, 2023
Olive Oil Production in Europe Expected to Reach 1.5M Tons in 2023/24
Yields are expected to rebound after last year's historic lows. However, rising prices will hamper exports and consumption.
Nov. 6, 2023
Cautious Optimism as Olive Harvest Gets Underway in California
Estimates suggest olive oil production could reach three million gallons, a significant increase over last year.
Oct. 31, 2023
California Farmers Plant Hedgerows to Conserve Water, Improve Soil Health
Hedgerows improve water retention in the soil and create natural habitats for beneficial birds and other pest predators. Farmers said they add aesthetic value, too.
Oct. 31, 2023 World
Global Olive Oil Production Set for Second Straight Year of Decline
Oct. 30, 2023 Producer Profiles
Award-Winning Producer Highlights Growth in South African Industry
Oct. 30, 2023 News Briefs
Oct. 26, 2023 Production
Extremadura Bucks the Trend of Below-Average Harvests in Spain
Oct. 26, 2023 Production
Slovenian Producers Expect Low Harvest Due to Extreme Weather, Off-Year
Oct. 24, 2023
Olive Grove Bacteria May Hold Key to Combating Xylella
Certain microorganisms provide biological advantages like a secondary immune system, researchers found.
Oct. 23, 2023
The Olive Fruit Fly: A Persistent Pest in a Changing Climate
The olive fruit fly constantly threatens crop yields, olive oil quality and farmers' livelihoods.
Jan. 24, 2023
New Law in Andalusia to Promote Organic Food Production
Many Andalusian olive oil producers are involved in what is described as a major push to expand organic farming in the region.
Jan. 17, 2023
Jordan's Olive Oil Yield Lower than Expected
In Jordan, overall yield is expected to grow, even though the 2022 harvest may produce less olive oil than expected.
Jan. 9, 2023
Persistent Warm Weather Causes Headaches for Olive Oil Producers in Greece
Daytime temperatures remain around 20°C in many olive oil-producing areas of the country, undermining the quality of fresh EVOOs.
Dec. 8, 2022
In Rio Grande do Sul, Award-Winning Production Means Preparing for the Unexpected
While the Capoani family diligently prepares for the harvest, their fate is largely tied to the weather.
Nov. 28, 2022
Bureaucracy Hampers Expansion of Olive Oil Production in Croatia, Producer Warns
Award-winning producer Marijana Podrug sees increased production and tourism potential in Croatia but said government bureaucracy is getting in the way.
Nov. 18, 2022
Bumper Crop Expected in Syria Amid Ongoing Civil War
Local sources say production may reach 125,000 tons, a significant increase from the previous year. However, the future of olive growing in the country remains uncertain.
Nov. 18, 2022
Producers in Algeria Anticipate Worst Harvest in 30 Years
North Africa’s largest country is expected to produce just 30,000 tons of olive oil in the 2022/23 crop year, about one-third of the rolling five-year average.
Nov. 17, 2022
Drought, Heat Cut Almería Olive Harvest by Half
The local agricultural association said not every part of the province was impacted the same, with harvest decreases ranging from 30 to 70 percent.
Nov. 15, 2022
Award-Winning Producer on Corsica Stays Optimistic Despite Island's Challenges
The challenges of high-quality olive oil production are accentuated on an island, Emile Borel-Berta told us. Still, the NYIOOC award-winning producer is confident about the future.
Nov. 14, 2022
Despite Drought, Croatia Enjoys Fruitful Harvest
Producers across Croatia are expecting a bumper harvest after timely rain saved many from the scorching summer drought.
Nov. 14, 2022
Researchers Study How Lack of Chill Hours Impacts Olive Development, Oil Quality
The lack of chill hours has resulted in longer flowering periods, more oil accumulation and distinct oil chemistry in olives grown in the subtropical climate of Tenerife.
Nov. 14, 2022
Titone Carry on Pioneering Legacy of Organic Farming on Sicily
From father to daughter, the award-winning producer continues following her father’s path of high-quality production and sustainability.
Nov. 14, 2022
Farms in Italy Welcome an Uptick in Agritourism as Challenging Harvest Gets Underway
The legislation provides funds to train farmers and producers how to run tourism operations in Puglia, which is expecting a 50-percent production decrease.