Feb. 21, 2017
Britain's Olive Oil Prices Reach a Seven-Year High, Hitting Restaurateurs
"Olive oil is becoming a luxury," said Francesco Mazzei, who runs Sartoria Italian restaurant in London.
Feb. 11, 2017
Table Olive Sales Open Year Sharply Higher
Sales of table olives were sharply higher in China, Australia, Canada, Japan, and Brazil for the first two months of the current campaign, according to the International Olive Council, while olive oil prices have risen dramatically.
Jan. 26, 2017
Brexit, Poor Harvests Cause Spike in Olive Oil Prices
Poor harvests in Europe and the uncertainty following the Brexit vote have caused olive oil price spikes of up to 20 percent in the UK.
Nov. 26, 2016 Business
Nov. 21, 2016 Business
Sep. 7, 2016 Europe
Supermarkets in Spain Accused of Pricing Olive Oil Lower Than Cost
Mar. 9, 2016 Europe
Drop in Olive Oil Consumption in Europe Blamed on Harvest Woes, Higher Prices
Feb. 9, 2016
European Olive Oil Prices Rise 19.8 Percent in 2015
Study shows soaring olive oil prices in Western Europe have cost consumers €231M
Nov. 27, 2015
Nikos Michelakis on Olive Oil Pricing, the Tunisian Quota, Education and Advocacy
Nikos Michelakis, a scientific advisor of SEDIK, the Association of Cretan Olive Municipalities, and a former director of the Olive Institute of Chania, recently discussed the status of the olive oil sector in Greece with Olive Oil Times. Michelakis said the amount of olive oil to be produced this season at the international, national and local levels,
Nov. 21, 2015
Olive Oil Prices Fall Despite a Supply Seen as Modest
With supplies already low amid forecasts of an average harvest, the market remains perplexed about falling prices.
Oct. 28, 2015
Spanish Olive Oil Sales Slip Amid Higher Prices
The 2014-2015 campaign saw only a modest decline in sales of Spanish olive oil during a year of challenges.
Oct. 22, 2015
Spanish Olive Oil Prices Surge
A survey reveals a sharp increase in retail prices caused by low stocks and uncertainty over coming harvests.
Oct. 8, 2015
High Hopes, Few Answers as Harvest Gets Underway in Italy
Production in 2015 is expected to be up, but too many variables can still affect the final yields to know yet how this year's harvest will play out.
Sep. 9, 2015
This Year's Harvest Not as Bad as the Last One, Council Wagers
The IOC pegged production for the 2015/2016 harvest at “more than 2.5 million tons,” or, in other words, it won’t be the worst harvest in 15 years.
Aug. 5, 2015
World Olive Oil Shortage Leads to Higher Prices
Increased yields in Greece and Tunisia were not enough to compensate for the shortages in Italy and Spain.
Jan. 1, 2015
On the Continuing Downward Slide of Olive Oil Prices in Greece
Infighting and lack of vision and creativity have plagued the Greek olive oil industry and are the real cause of its failure.
Dec. 11, 2014
Turkey Fears Backlash in Local and Foreign Markets with Higher Prices
Producers worry that higher prices might cause local consumers and buyers in foreign markets to stay away from Turkish olive oil.
Dec. 10, 2014
Olive Farmers in Tunisia Lament Price Drop Despite Climb in Oil Prices
The union of farmers in Sfax, Tunisia called for swift action to regulate the export price of olives.
Dec. 8, 2014
Olive Oil Prices Soar, Consumption Slides in Latest Report
The International Olive Council (IOC) reported an expected 38 percent drop in olive oil production and sharply higher prices for extra virgin olive oil.
Dec. 5, 2014
Bucking the Trend: Why Olive Oil Prices in Greece are Falling
The latest reports on pricing for bulk sales of extra virgin olive oil in Greece show a steep decline as olive oil prices surge elsewhere. How can it be?
Oct. 1, 2014
Olive Council Warns of 'Standstill' if Prices Get Too High
Jean-Louis Barjol answered questions at the University of Jaén concerning a potential slowdown in olive oil consumption.
Sep. 2, 2014
Andalusia Boasts Record Olive Oil Exports Amidst Drought
While Andalusia celebrates record numbers for olive oil exports in the first half of 2014, a drought is forecast to cripple next year's numbers.