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People harvesting olives from trees in an orchard during daylight hours. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Jan. 28, 2025

Farmers in Hungary Make Headway in Olive Cultivation

Capitalizing on the country’s warming winter weather and the persistence of farmers, olive trees flourish in Hungary's southern territories around Lake Balaton.

Panoramic view of the Fes Medina with a prominent minaret in the background. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Jan. 28, 2025

Moroccan Producers Face Third Straight Year of Declining Production

Olive oil production is expected to fall to 90,000 metric tons, resulting in rapidly rising prices and fears of a shortage.

Man with a beard holding a bottle of olive oil in a production facility with metal containers in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Jan. 14, 2025

Discovering Award-Winning Olive Oil in Brazil's Southern Highlands

The producers of Olivas do Gramado emphasize oleotourism as a way to appreciate quality and promote sustainability.

A landscape featuring several mature olive trees in a green field under a clear blue sky. - Olive Oil Times
Six individuals posing together while holding bottles of olive oil in a workshop setting. - Olive Oil Times
A hand sorting through a mixture of green and black olives in a collection. - Olive Oil Times
Row of olive trees with green foliage in a grassy field under a cloudy sky. - Olive Oil Times
A hand reaching towards a pile of green and black olives on a surface. - Olive Oil Times
Aerial view of a truck parked in an olive grove with harvesting crates on the ground. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Dec. 14, 2024

E.U Report Predicts Stagnant Olive Oil Market

Olive oil production and consumption will be flat or slightly declining over the next ten years, a European Commission report predicts.

Man with a beard holding a bottle of olive oil in a production setting with equipment in the background. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Dec. 10, 2024

After Devastating Year, Brazilian Producers Defy Odds

Torrential rainfall during the spring followed by unprecedented autumnal flooding caused more than $3 billion in damage in Rio Grande do Sul.

Individual capturing images of olive trees in a black and white setting with a camera. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Dec. 2, 2024

Producers Navigate Climate and Market Headwinds with Optimism

In the annual Olive Oil Times Harvest Survey, farmers and millers rated their harvests above average while citing familiar challenges of climate change and consumer confusion.

Aerial view of a cultivated olive grove with rows of olive trees in a field. - Olive Oil Times
World

Dec. 2, 2024

IUCN Studies the Tradeoffs Between Intensive and Traditional Olive Groves

The organization found that traditional groves are better for biodiversity but less profitable. Intensive groves are more cost-efficient but create massive monocultures.

Close-up of an olive branch featuring ripe black and green olives among green leaves. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Dec. 2, 2024

Labor Shortage Cripples Spanish Olive Harvest

Table olive producers are struggling with a shortage of workers, which is compounded by concerns about increasing foreign competition and the possibility of higher tariffs.

Several olive trees with thick trunks and green leaves in a field setting. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Dec. 2, 2024

Dry Heat Followed by Torrential Rain Curb Croatian Yields

The extreme weather swings from summer to autumn in Croatia resulted in low levels of oil accumulation but did not compromise quality.

Olive trees in a landscape with rolling hills and cultivated fields under a cloudy sky. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Nov. 20, 2024

Drought and Warm Winter Lead to Sharp Decline in Sicily's Harvest

While yields remain within the norm, producers across Sicily anticipate significantly lower olive oil production.

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Two individuals using poles to harvest olives from trees covered with nets. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Nov. 14, 2024

Italian Growers Face Disappointing Yields

In northern and central Italy, many producers are seeing below-average oil yields. In the south, yields are normal but there's far less fruit.

Two individuals harvesting olives from trees in an orchard with mountains in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Nov. 13, 2024

Mendozan Producer Zuccardi Champions Local Arauco Variety on World Stage

The Mendoza, Argentina-based producer sees a growing demand for Arauco's health benefits and taste profile.

Woman sorting olives in red and yellow baskets in an outdoor setting. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Nov. 13, 2024

Danish Family Crafts Award-Winning Olive Oil in Tuscany

The family behind Casale 3 Danesi reflect on what it takes for a small farm to produce award-winning olive oil after a challenging harvest.

A green area of trees surrounded by a barren desert landscape under a clear blue sky. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Nov. 12, 2024

Jordan Braces for Disappointing Harvest Amid Low Oil Yields

Despite initial hopes for a larger harvest, Jordan now predicts olive production will reach 26,000 metric tons this year, a reduction of 4,000 tons.

Several olive trees growing in a field with green foliage and a dry ground. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Nov. 7, 2024

Harvest in Greece Runs Into Early Problems

The ongoing drought battering southern Greece threatens to reduce this year's expected olive oil yield of around 240,000 tons.

A man pouring freshly harvested olives into a container during the olive harvesting process. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Nov. 7, 2024

South African Brands Shine Again at World Competition

Despite the erratic weather and frequent power outages during harvest, producers from South Africa combined to win twelve of the industry's most prestigious quality awards.

A woven basket filled with freshly harvested green and black olives in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Nov. 7, 2024

Turkish Producers Set for Bumper Harvest

In the best-case scenario, officials anticipate a record-breaking harvest of 475,000 tons. However, a lack of rain could curtail the final yield.

A brown stink bug resting on a green stem with a blurred background. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Oct. 31, 2024

Study Suggests Stink Bug Caused Mysterious Fruit Drop in Italy

The brown marmorated stink bug has been identified in Italian and Greek olive groves. Increasing evidence now links its presence to an early fruit drop in northern Italy.

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