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Oct. 1, 2024
Rising Prices Accompany Off-Year Harvest in Australia
Labor shortages, climate hiccups, insects and even parrots have impacted smaller growers across Australia. Meanwhile, prices for imported oils rise to unprecedented levels.
Sep. 23, 2024
Light Harvest in Argentina Accompanied by Rising Production Costs
Olive oil production in Argentina is expected to be less than one-third of last year’s record yield. At the same time, electricity and fuel prices have risen dramatically.
Aug. 11, 2024
Social Media Users Unimpressed With Spain's Olive Oil Tax Cut
Consumers contended that eliminating the value-added tax for olive oil did not result in a significant price drop in supermarkets.
Aug. 7, 2024 News Briefs
Jul. 31, 2024 News Briefs
Rising Olive Oil, Cocoa Prices Challenge Specialty Chocolatiers
Jul. 18, 2024 News Briefs
Despite Falling Prices at Origin, Olive Oil Retail Prices Remain Elevated
Jun. 25, 2024 News Briefs
Bank of Spain Attributes Ongoing Inflation to Soaring Olive Oil Prices
Jun. 25, 2024 News Briefs
Spanish Households Purchase More Sunflower Oil Than Olive Oil for the First Time
Jun. 12, 2024
Record Olive Oil Prices Drive Food Inflation in Greece
A study from the National Bank of Greece found that record olive oil prices were responsible for almost 50 percent of the increase in total food inflation.
Jun. 12, 2024
Deoleo North America CEO Says Sustainability is Key to Growing Olive Oil Sector
Thierry Moyroud views Deoleo as guardians of the industry, prioritizing quality production and sustainable practices above all else.
May. 9, 2024
Renewed Concerns of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Shortages in Spain
Extra virgin olive oil supplies from the world's largest producer are expected to fall short of both domestic demand and export needs, potentially signaling an impending global shortage.
Apr. 16, 2024
Award-Winning Catalan Producer Bets on Growing Demand for Arbequina
Two heat-hampered harvests have not deterred the producers behind Gaudea, who are betting that demand for Arbequina extra virgin olive oil will keep growing.
Apr. 12, 2024
Global Production May Exceed Expectations, but Not Enough to Move Prices
Analysts predict climate change will result in new price dynamics, with high-quality extra virgin olive oil and other market segments behaving differently.
Apr. 11, 2024
Turkish Producers Pray Export Ban Ends with Ramadan
While the prohibition on bulk exports has helped control domestic prices, producers worry it has hurt their credibility with international partners.
Apr. 9, 2024
Discovery of Adulterated Olive Oil Kindles Debate Over Testing in Northern Cyprus
High olive oil prices and an import ban by the de facto state have created fertile ground for unscrupulous actor’s in the local market.
Apr. 1, 2024
Italians Have Changed Their Olive Oil Purchase Habits, Survey Finds
Despite rising prices and lower availability, 48 percent of Italian households continue to purchase as much olive oil as they did in previous years.
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.
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.
Mar. 13, 2024
High Prices Are Changing How Italians Feel About Olive Oil
Consumer surveys show Italians are buying less extra virgin olive oil, while other data confirm lower supermarket sales.
Mar. 6, 2024
US Surpasses Spain as Second-Largest Olive Oil Consumer
Experts predict the U.S. will overtake Italy to become the world’s largest consumer of olive oil.
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.
Feb. 29, 2024
Supermarkets in Spain Poised to Clash Over Olive Oil Prices
Olive oil prices at origin remain at historic highs, but direct-to-consumer promotions by some brands have supermarkets weighing their next move.
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.