Dec. 12, 2022
Producers in Israel Reap Benefits of Record Harvest
Despite rising production costs and persistent challenges from imports, Israeli olive oil producers anticipate a bumper harvest and improved market share.
Dec. 8, 2022
In Turkey, Olive Oil Exports Rise with Prices and Production
The rising volume and value of Turkish olive oil exports have been fueled by strong production, surging prices and more branded oils.
Dec. 5, 2022
Rising Olive Oil Prices, Exports Help Sustain Tunisian Trade Balance
Olive oil accounted for 40 percent of agricultural export value. An increased focus on branding and organic farming might further grow the sector’s value.
Nov. 28, 2022 Business
Low Availability and Rising Prices Spark Concerns of Olive Oil Fraud in Morocco
Nov. 17, 2022 News Briefs
Spain's Minister of Agriculture Calls on Olive Oil Sector to Keep Prices Affordable
Nov. 2, 2022 News Briefs
Oct. 17, 2022 Production
Olive Oil Production to Fall 25%, European Commission Predicts
Oct. 13, 2022 Business
Olive Oil Prices Hit Record Highs in Spain After 'Unprecedented' Market Events
Oct. 12, 2022
Rising Production Prices Force Some Farmers in Sicily to Forgo Harvest
As the harvest season tentatively opens, some farmers have decided not to harvest, while others are working with local authorities to agree on fixed prices.
Sep. 22, 2022
Rising Prices Expose Untapped Potential for Tunisian Exports
Rising olive oil prices at origins have seen Tunisian exports increase in value by one-third in the past year, even as volumes dipped.
Sep. 19, 2022
In Spain, Olive Oil Sales Rise with Margins Along Production Chain
Olive oil sales were 28 percent higher in August 2022 than the previous year. Prices are also rising at origin for producers.
Sep. 13, 2022
Ahead of the Harvest, Olive Oil Production Costs Keep Rising
The energy crisis will dramatically raise the cost of doing business for millers. However, they will not be able to pass those increases along to consumers.
Sep. 8, 2022
Olive Oil Prices Rising Worldwide
From Greece to California, producers are raising prices as a result of inflation and expectations of a poor 2022/23 crop year.
Sep. 6, 2022
Rainfall Will Dictate the Upcoming Harvest in Croatia
Rain or the lack thereof will decide how the olive growing season will go in Croatia, and whether oil prices will rise.
Aug. 16, 2022
Challenges Abound for Spain’s Olive Oil Producers
High prices have buoyed the sector for much of the past year and a half, but rising production costs and persistent drought mean significant challenges lie ahead.
Aug. 10, 2022
Rising Olive Oil Exports Fuel Trade Surplus in Andalusia
High prices at origin and shortages of sunflower oil have led to increasing olive oil exports by value around Europe and the world.
Jul. 25, 2022
Rising Olive Oil Prices Do Not Slow Consumption in Europe
Growing demand from households and the recovery of the foodservice sector are the main drivers increasing olive oil sales in the E.U.
Jul. 13, 2022
Agricultural Incomes Rise in Andalusia, Boosted by Resurgent Olive Oil Sector
Andalusian agricultural income exceeded €10 billion for the first time, spurred on by a 77-percent increase in the value of its olive oil production.
May. 16, 2022
Rising Prices Contribute to Spike in Olive Thefts in Jaén
The increase in thefts, which mainly involve criminal organizations stealing harvested olives from the field or the mills, was largely attributed to rising prices.
May. 4, 2022
Olive Oil Market Stable in E.U. Short-Term Outlook
Despite the war in Ukraine, olive oil prices are expected to remain steady. E.U.production and consumption will rise. Exports will fall.
Apr. 26, 2022
A Bittersweet Harvest Season for Greek Producers
Olive oil of high quality, medium quantity and average prices with increased production costs amid adverse weather were the main characteristics of the harvesting season in Greece.
Apr. 11, 2022
Olive Oil Sales and Exports on the Rise in Tunisia and Spain
Olive oil prices are also rising in both countries but producers are not always seeing the benefit.
Apr. 6, 2022
Rising Sunflower Oil Prices Present Opportunities and Challenges in Spain
Some industry officials believe the country’s surplus of olive oil will alleviate the rising prices of sunflower oil.