2014 olive harvest / page 2
Nov. 13, 2014
Perfect weather has helped ready Tunisian olive trees for record output, just in time to take advantage European shortfalls.
Nov. 3, 2014
This part of central Italy is famous for its quality oil grown on stony hillsides, but this year the olive fly has caused havoc in Umbria.
Nov. 3, 2014
Add France to Growing List of Poor Harvests
The olive fly enjoyed a mild winter in Provence this year, devastating crops and the region's prized olive oils.
Oct. 30, 2014 Production
Umbrian Leaders Seek Action for 'Huge Damages' to Region's Growers
Oct. 27, 2014 Production
Oct. 20, 2014 Production
Oct. 20, 2014 Production
Ruinous Floods in Liguria Add to Poor Outlook for Italian Production
Oct. 8, 2014 Business
Half the Spanish Olive Oil This Year, Twice the Greek as Prices Climb
Oct. 1, 2014
Experts Gathering in Italy to Tackle New Olive Tree Killer
Experts from around the world will meet in Gallipoli, the epicenter of the outbreak of Xylella fastidiosa that threatens thousands of olive trees.
Sep. 24, 2014
Spanish Olive Oil Production Will Drop By Nearly Half, Report Says
GEA Westfalia says global olive oil production will slide to 2.6 million tons this season, down over 20 percent from last year's record.
Sep. 8, 2014
Morocco, Argentina Seek to Increase Olive Production
Plans are underway in both Morocco and Argentina to increase the output of olives and olive oil.
Sep. 4, 2014
Italy Unveils Plan to Battle Olive Tree Killer
The Italian Ministry of Agriculture has promised to increase monitoring, research, and funding to better understand Xylella Fastidiosa.
Aug. 25, 2014
Blight Continues to Threaten Olive Crops in Italy
Widespread bacterial infection has already destroyed thousands of olive trees across Italy’s Puglia region.
Aug. 21, 2014
Drought Just a Bump in the Road for California Olive Oil
Despite the long-lasting drought, domestic production is increasing as Americans become more educated about local olive oils.
Jul. 25, 2014
New Strain of Plant Germ Killing Ancient Olive Trees in Italy
A new strain of lethal plant germ Xylella fastidiosa combined with fungi and an insect are blamed for the disease destroying century-old olive groves in Italy.