Production
Feb. 10, 2026
Weeks of Rain and Flooding Slow Spain’s Olive Harvest, Threatening Output Targets
Spain’s olive harvest has been disrupted by weeks of rain and storms, prompting AEMO to trim its 2025/26 production outlook to about 1.2 million tons and warn of a lower share of extra virgin olive oil.
Feb. 6, 2026
Morocco’s Olive Harvest Races Ahead as Rain, Cold and Labor Shortages Tighten the Window
Moroccan growers are accelerating the harvest after a delayed start and weeks of rain and cold. Labor shortages and higher wages are squeezing timelines even as extraction rates rise and retail olive oil prices fall.
Feb. 6, 2026
Accademia Olearia Builds on Sardinia’s Heritage with Quality-Driven Growth
The Sardinian producer is increasing plantings across five municipalities and updating its milling line, while maintaining wide grove spacing and circular reuse of byproducts.
Feb. 6, 2026
Early NYIOOC Award Highlights Montenegro’s Growing Inland Olive Sector
Balša Baletić, an olive grower in Zeta near Podgorica, earned a Silver Award at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for Oro, a blend of Oblica, Istarska bjelica, Leccino and Pendolino.
Feb. 4, 2026
Extreme Weather Fuels Volatility Across the Global Olive Oil Market
Localized climate extremes are increasingly disrupting olive harvests, driving price volatility and reshaping trade flows across the global market.
Feb. 2, 2026
On Stromboli, Olive Trees Help Restore Land, Community and Tradition
A community-led olive cultivation project on Stromboli is restoring terraces, stabilizing slopes and reconnecting residents with the island’s agricultural heritage.
Jan. 28, 2026 Production
From Ancient Olive Trees to Michelin Recognition, Croatian Producers Redefine Agritourism
Jan. 28, 2026 Production
New Study Ranks Areas in Greece Most Suitable for Olive Cultivation
Jan. 22, 2026 World
Women Farmers at the Forefront of Olive Oil’s Future, UN Says
Jan. 14, 2026 News Briefs
Jan. 14, 2026 Production
Ice and Subzero Temperatures Test Olive Trees in Northern Adriatic Hinterland
Jan. 7, 2026
Greek Olive Growers Face Sharp Declines as Pests Ravage Harvest
Late rains, pest infestations and labor shortages are converging to make this one of Greece’s most difficult olive oil seasons in decades.
Jan. 5, 2026
Scientists Identify Xylella-Tolerant Olive Varieties and Test Heat Treatments
The BeXyl project has identified olive varieties with greater tolerance to Xylella fastidiosa and reported early results from an experimental thermal treatment against the bacteria.
Dec. 29, 2025
China’s Olive Oil Sector Alleviates Poverty but Struggles to Compete
China’s olive oil sector has expanded rapidly with strong government backing, but experts say heavy subsidies and state control have limited efficiency, profitability and global competitiveness.
Dec. 29, 2025
High-Density Olive Groves Shown to Capture More Carbon Than Traditional Plantings
New research from Spain shows that high-density olive groves capture significantly more carbon dioxide per hectare than traditional plantings, highlighting olive farming’s potential role in climate mitigation.
Dec. 23, 2025
Early Harvests, Ethics and the Pursuit of Exceptional Olive Oil
Slovenian miller and olive grower Sandi Babič explains why early harvests, ethics and personal responsibility are the foundation of world-class olive oil.
Dec. 19, 2025
Heat, Drought and Rising Costs Drive Down Portugal’s Olive Harvest
Official estimates point to a 20 percent decline in Portugal’s olive harvest, with uneven yields across regions and mounting pressure on traditional producers.
Dec. 18, 2025
Climate Pressures Drive Search for New Olive Varieties Suited to Modern Groves
Climate change and labor shortages are pushing olive growers to explore new varieties that offer greater resilience, productivity and flavor diversity.
Nov. 17, 2025
How Live Streaming Powers Sales for a Sichuan Olive Oil Producer
Producing organic extra virgin olive oil in the humid climate of northern Sichuan comes with a range of challenges. Social media has proven essential to finding and retaining customers.
Nov. 12, 2025
Report Exposes Extortion and Violence in Syria’s Olive Heartland
Once responsible for a third of Syria’s olive oil, Afrin’s farmers now face illegal levies, intimidation and violence under militia control, according to a new report by Syrians for Truth and Justice.
Nov. 11, 2025
A Sicilian Olive Oil That Blends Heritage, Design and Sustainability
In southwestern Sicily’s Belice Valley, Carmen Bonfante crafts Embrace, a premium extra virgin olive oil created to honor her island’s native olive varieties and welcoming spirit, with corporate responsibility at the heart of her vision.
Nov. 4, 2025
Drought and Low Yields Push Jordan to Explore Olive Oil Imports
With output expected to fall by half due to drought and natural yield cycles, Jordan faces rising olive oil prices and supply shortages.
Oct. 29, 2025
Hot, Dry Start to Autumn Lowers Production Estimates in Spain
The lack of rain and high temperatures at the start of autumn have led Spain’s leading cooperative to lower its harvest estimate.
Oct. 29, 2025
Monte Rosso: A Family Dream Reborn on Istria’s Red Hill
On Istria’s Red Hill, Davor Duboković and his partners turned abandoned land into one of Croatia’s most advanced olive estates.
Oct. 28, 2025
Quality Push Redefines Olive Oil Production in Montenegro
Modern equipment, renewed collaboration, and respect for ancient groves are redefining olive oil production in Montenegro,.
Oct. 21, 2025
In Chile’s Curicó Valley, Agroindustrial Siracusa Builds an Olive Oil Success Story
Leveraging decades of engineering experience, Agroindustrial Siracusa has built an efficient, high-density olive operation in Chile’s Curicó Valley.