Europe is preparing for a shortage of olive oil

In Europe, local supplies of olive oil are almost exhausted, and further shortages are expected after extreme weather conditions damaged the crop for a second year. Heat waves in the Mediterranean damaged crops and forced producers to import products from South America, writes Agroexpert.md. For example, the world's largest producer said it had to import supplies from South America to meet demand. Follow the news in a convenient format: Subscribe to our Twitter Today it is practically physically impossible to buy olive oil. It is sold out, said Walter Zanre, executive director of the British division of the Filippo Berio company. Olive trees have been grown across the Mediterranean for thousands of years, while Spain alone produces half the world's supply of olive oil, but wildfires and high summer temperatures mean the future of this ancient industry looks increasingly uncertain. According to the International Olive Council, global production is expected to fall to 2.4 million ...