Italy's olive oil production declines

Published 2023년 12월 1일

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Italy's production of extra virgin olive oil is at a significantly lower level of around 290 thousand tons, compared to the average of the past four years. This decline is attributed to climate change, as a study by Coldiretti, the Italian agricultural producers association, highlights. The report also mentions that the wine harvest in Italy may decrease by 20% and fruit harvests by 30% due to the effects of climate change, with 2023 currently ranking as the second warmest year in Italy since 1800.

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Production of extra virgin olive oil in Italy is estimated at approximately 290 thousand tons, which is significantly lower than the average for the last four years. This is stated in a study by the Italian agricultural producers association Coldiretti, which was published in connection with the opening of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in Dubai. It also notes that climate change is leading to a reduction in harvests: for example, in Italy, the wine harvest could be ...

Source: Oilworld