2024 harvest / page 2
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.
Oct. 1, 2024
Citizen Groups in Rome Harvest Local Olive Trees for Charity
Volunteers in the eastern outskirts of the Italian capital care for olive trees in public parks, harvesting their fruit to produce oil for charity.
Sep. 27, 2024
Climate Chaos Wreaks Havoc on Chilean Harvest
High winter temperatures in the north and relentless rain in central Chile combined to create a perfect storm for olive growers, resulting in the lowest production levels in a decade.
Sep. 23, 2024 Production
Light Harvest in Argentina Accompanied by Rising Production Costs
Sep. 16, 2024 News Briefs
California Table Olive Yield Projected to Increase for Second Consecutive Year
Sep. 16, 2024 News Briefs
Table Olive Production in Spain Rebounds, but Falls Short of Initial Expectations
Sep. 12, 2024 News Briefs
Unidentified Issue Triggering Early Fruit Drop in Northern Italy
Sep. 9, 2024 Producer Profiles
Sep. 5, 2024
Groves Need Rain Ahead of Harvest in Greece
With most groves in Greece entering an ‘on-year’ in their alternate bearing cycle, ample autumn rains could yield a 300,000-ton harvest, some officials say.
Aug. 9, 2024
Italy’s Severe Drought Damages Olive Trees Ahead of Harvest
The country's major olive-growing regions are hit by heatwaves and drought. Production is anticipated to fall to historic lows.
Jul. 1, 2024
Drought and Ill-Timed Rain Lead to Poor Harvest in Uruguay
Officials estimate production will be 72 percent below the five-year average, after an historic drought and a rainy harvest.
Jun. 12, 2024
Turkey Eases Export Ban Following Intense Lobbying
Turkish producers will be able to export 50,000 tons of bulk olive oil until November. With forecasts of bumper harvest, the sector wants the ban lifted completely.
May. 28, 2024
Spanish Olive Oil Production Continues to Beat Expectations
While this year’s yield remains significantly below the five-year average, it exceeded initial expectations by 11 percent and surpassed last year’s historically poor harvest by 28 percent.
Apr. 28, 2024
Heat, Fruit Fly Hamper Harvests in Peru and Northern Chile
Unseasonably warm weather has created the conditions for the Mediterranean fruit fly to proliferate. Smuggling may have furthered its spread in Chile.
Mar. 27, 2024
In Chile, Mixed Expectations Replace High Hopes
Producers anticipated another harvest exceeding 20,000 tons until poor climate conditions in the winter tempered their outlook.
Mar. 19, 2024
Heatwave and Power Cuts Aside, South Africans Predict a Production Rebound
While national yields are expected to increase, high temperatures have forced farmers to harvest early.
Mar. 10, 2024
After Two Bad Harvests, Producers in New Zealand Anticipate a Rebound
Less rainfall in New Zealand has sparked hope for the country's growers, but the drier weather has come with another set of problems.
Feb. 26, 2024
Australian Olive Growers Begin Harvest With Mixed Expectations
A light crop year is expected to lead to a limited supply and higher prices.
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.
Feb. 19, 2024
Quality Is Key in El Mistol’s Drive to Grow in Argentina, Expand Exports
The producer hopes the new government’s policy agenda and the company’s investments to expand production will improve profitability and grow the local consumer base.
Feb. 6, 2024
The Secrets to Successful Olive Oil Production in Peru
In an unconventional olive-growing location, the founder of Oasis Olives confronts an extraordinary set of challenges.
Jan. 29, 2024
In Search of Chill: Cool Nights Needed for Olive Trees in Greece
After warm spells decimated their harvests, producers in Greece are hoping for cool temperatures during critical growing stages this time around.
Jan. 16, 2024
El Niño Decimates Peruvian Olive Harvest
Olive oil production in Peru is expected to fall by as much as 90 percent in 2024.