After years of debate over use of the word "Kalamata" for Kalamon variety table olives, the Greek supreme court "rejected an appeal by Messenia-based growers that only they could use the Kalamata branding, an appellation worth €200 million in exports."
"Analysts predict climate change will result in new price dynamics, with high-quality extra virgin olive oil and other market segments behaving differently."
Regarding prices within the country: "Greece saw the second-highest increase in the price of olive oil since January 2023, with its 67% increase far above the European Union average of 50%, data from the EU’s statistics arm showed."
"With the country’s olive oil production almost halved compared to last year, record prices at origin have shaped a market searching for equilibrium."
"Changing weather patterns are making it harder to grow olives across Europe, increasing consumer prices and threatening growers’ livelihoods." Farmers, researchers, and government officials are considering what to do about this.
Costas Vasilopoulos describes the Greek government's plan to reduce the shortage of agricultural laborers in the country.
One olive oil price record after another was broken in 2023; here is one from near the end of the year.
An unusually well-considered, thorough article on the Greek olive oil sector, except perhaps Mr. Giannoulis's point was not accurately conveyed.
"In Greece, olive growers and oil producers gathered outside regional government buildings nationwide, seeking financial aid to cope with this year’s extremely poor olive harvest."
Awards, a celebration, and an appeal from the Scientific Society of Olive Encyclopaedists (4E) on the occasion of World Olive Day.
With this year's World Olive Day dedicated to the role of women, the 4E society awarded several Greek women for their special contributions to olive growing, and then discussed culture, environmental protection, olive oil quality, the health-nutritional value of olive oil and table olives, and whether olive oil is a luxury.
"Olive oil producers in Spain, Italy and Greece are grappling with challenges that threaten the viability of the sector."
"Kalamata and Sitia Lasithiou Kritis extra virgin olive oils have been registered as in India to protect them from imitations."
Climate change is threatening Greek olive production as trees suffer from a lack of cold, as well as less rain.
More bad news about thefts in Greece: branches and even entire trees are being stolen, as well as olives.
There is concern about the high price of olive oil and the low production levels expected this year in Greece.
"The world’s seven largest olive oil-producing countries are expected to yield 1.97 million tons in the 2023/24 crop year, 23 percent below the average of the previous four campaigns."
Concerns about olive oil production, consumption, prices, and theft continues in Greece.
With olive oil's price higher than ever before, theft of oil and olives is a concern; this technology may help combat the problem.
Some of the earliest harvest Greek extra virgin olive oil has sold for an astonishing price.