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Nov. 18, 2020
Second Wave of Covid Hampers Harvest in Greece
A newly-imposed lockdown has brought Greece to a standstill and created a logistical nightmare for olive growers. Some health experts believe the start of the harvest is partly responsible for the spread of the virus.
Nov. 17, 2020
Portugal Projects Record-Setting Exports
Exports are expected to reach €600 million -- a strong confirmation of the growing role of olive oil production in the national economy.
Nov. 17, 2020
Trump's Days in Power Are Numbered, But His Tariffs May Endure
While European exporters are optimistic that the Biden administration will reset trading relations, the effects on the domestic olive oil sector remains to be seen.
Nov. 9, 2020 World
Volunteers Lend a Hand in Italy's Olive Harvest to Help Those in Need
Nov. 5, 2020 Production
Bumper Harvest in Spain Comes With Drought, Coronavirus Concerns
Oct. 20, 2020 The Best Olive Oils
Oct. 15, 2020 Production
Despite Drop in Production and Exports, Moroccan Producers Remain Optimistic
Oct. 12, 2020 Producer Profiles
The Mindful Production Behind an Award-Winning Greek Producer
Oct. 9, 2020
Olive Mills Open in Jordan With Average Harvest Predicted
After a hot summer, officials in Jordan anticipate production to reach 23,000 to 24,000 tons.
Oct. 6, 2020
Europe's Olive Oil Exports on Record-Breaking Pace
The E.U. also expects record-high imports in the 2019/20 crop year.
Oct. 5, 2020
New Consortium to Promote Terre Aurunche PDO
A producers' association seeks to standardize and promote Terre Aurunche PDO extra virgin olive oil and promote its quality.
Oct. 5, 2020
After Record Year, Tunisian Production Falters
Low levels of rainfall and poor agronomic practices have made what was expected to be a down cycle in Tunisia even worse.
Oct. 1, 2020
Forging a Future for Olive Oil Production on Corfu
Apostolos Porsanidis-Kavvadias is following in the footsteps of his grandfather, returning to Corfu to revitalize the family olive grove and the island’s olive oil sector.
Sep. 23, 2020
Early Estimates Point to Lower Production in Italy
As the harvest gets underway in Sicily, three of Italy’s main agricultural organizations estimate this year’s olive oil harvest will be earlier and smaller than last year.
Aug. 31, 2020
Mounting Concerns in Greece as Harvest Nears
The impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and persistently low olive oil prices remain the biggest worries for producers.
Aug. 21, 2020
Spain's Farmers Welcome Low Harvest Forecasts
An official for one of Spain’s main agricultural unions argues that steadily rising global consumption paired with a decrease in production may lead to more demand for Spanish olive oil and cause prices to rise.
Aug. 10, 2020
Seeing the Olive Tree as a Living Being
Beware the mistakes in growing strategies when the olive tree is treated as a machine.
Jul. 30, 2020
How Many Olive Varieties Are There and Which Are the Most Popular?
There are more than one thousand olive varieties growing in dozens of countries on six continents. Here are a few of the most common used in table olive and olive oil production.
Jul. 28, 2020
What Does 'Cold Pressed' Really Mean?
Back when olive oil production was done with presses, the term described the first press of the fresh fruit. Now it's a meaningless buzzword emblazoned on bottles everywhere.
Jul. 20, 2020
Jaén Launches Initiative to Increase Sustainability, Profitability
Through the Seralma Verde project, Jaén's provincial government will advise and support producers seeking to transform olive oil waste products.
Jul. 10, 2020
E.U. Olive Oil Production Expected to Hit 5-Year High
The European Commission estimates production will rise to 2.3 million tons in the coming crop year.
Jul. 6, 2020
France’s Harvest Yield Lower Than Expected
Producers harvested about 2,500 fewer tons of olive oil than expected. A combination of growers entering an off-year and poor weather conditions were blamed for the significant drop in production.
Jun. 29, 2020
Production Declines Again in Argentina
While some producers simply entered an off-year in 2020, others had trouble finding workers to harvest their olives. Low global olive oil prices have also made production less profitable for all in the sector.