Oct. 12, 2022
After Initial Optimism, Mixed Results for Australian Producers
Torrential rain resulted in no harvests for some regions of Australia, while others enjoyed similar yields to last year’s record-highs.
Oct. 12, 2022
Tunisian Olive Oil Production Falls to 23 Percent Below Five-Year Average
Low rainfall levels in the winter and spring, frequent heat waves and the unrelenting drought were attributed to the production drop.
Oct. 12, 2022
Rising Production Prices Force Some Farmers in Sicily to Forgo Harvest
As the harvest season tentatively opens, some farmers have decided not to harvest, while others are working with local authorities to agree on fixed prices.
Oct. 10, 2022 Producer Profiles
Solfrut Sets Sights on Expanding Domestic Market as Production Grows
Oct. 10, 2022 World
Farmers in Lazio Kick Off Harvest at Emperor Hadrian's Estate
Oct. 10, 2022 Production
One-Third of Global Olive Oil Production Comes from Intensive Farming
Oct. 6, 2022 Production
Excitement, Anticipation in Slovenia as Harvest Gets Underway
Oct. 6, 2022 Production
Farmers in France Confirm Grim Predictions as Harvest Gets Underway
Oct. 6, 2022
Producers in Andalusia Brace for Second Worst Harvest on Record
Olive oil production in Andalusia is expected to be nearly 50 percent below the rolling five-year average. The table olive harvest will also be significantly lower.
Sep. 29, 2022
Promising Signs of a Robust Harvest in Greece
Contrary to other main European producers, Greece expects a substantial increase in its harvest yield. However, significant challenges could hamper the final tally.
Sep. 27, 2022
Growers and Producers in Italy Anticipate a Challenging Harvest
Rising production costs combined with lower-than-expected yields in some parts of Italy will force many olive-related companies to make tough decisions.
Sep. 27, 2022
Meet the Montenegrin Producer Who Once Charmed a Royal Couple
An extra virgin olive oil made from the olives of a millenary tree gifted in a hand-crafted olive wood container delighted the Queen Consort-to-be and her husband.
Sep. 21, 2022
Adverse Weather Dampens New Zealand Harvest
Producers began 2022 with optimism for another excellent harvest, but rain and disease resulted in some producers yielding no oil at all.
Sep. 15, 2022
Agronomist Restores 400-Year-Old Olive Grove to Better Withstand Droughts in Croatia
Restoration of centuries-old trees is the first line of defense against drought, according to one young agronomist.
Sep. 14, 2022
How a Chilean Disrupter Shook Up the Country's Olive Sector
Chile’s leading olive oil producer came to fruition after a roadtrip through Spain. It is now leading the way in precision agriculture and sustainability.
Sep. 13, 2022
Ahead of the Harvest, Olive Oil Production Costs Keep Rising
The energy crisis will dramatically raise the cost of doing business for millers. However, they will not be able to pass those increases along to consumers.
Sep. 13, 2022
Sustainability Key to Success of Central Italy’s Award-Winning Producers
Producers from Central Italy reflected on success at the 2022 NYIOOC and looked ahead to the coming harvest.
Sep. 13, 2022
Harvest Outlook Worsens in Spain
Rain is in the forecast for this week, but producers are still expecting what could be the third-lowest yield since records began.
Sep. 7, 2022
Farmers in Morocco Prepare for Modest Yield
After last year’s record-high production, the North African country’s two largest olive-growing regions are expecting small harvests.
Sep. 6, 2022
Rainfall Will Dictate the Upcoming Harvest in Croatia
Rain or the lack thereof will decide how the olive growing season will go in Croatia, and whether oil prices will rise.
Sep. 6, 2022
Producers in South Africa Expect to Match Results of Last Year's Record Harvest
While producers celebrate a third consecutive bountiful harvest, there is growing concern about rising costs and load shedding.
Sep. 6, 2022
Chalkidiki Table Olives Hit by Hail Ahead of Harvest
Hail on the Chalkidiki peninsula damaged up to 20 percent of the region’s olives, incurring an estimated €1.8 million in damages.
Aug. 29, 2022
Olive Oil Production in Portugal Set to Slump After Record Year
A combination of drought and many producers entering an ‘off-year’ will keep Portugal to around 100,000 tons of olive oil production in the 2022/23 season, according to the latest data.