The article discusses a significant downturn in global olive oil production, with a 25% reduction to 2,569,500 tons for the 2022/2023 campaign and an expected further 6% decrease to 2,407,000 tons for the 2023/2024 campaign, as reported by the International Olive Council. This decline is mirrored in consumption and imports, with major European producers like Spain, Italy, and Portugal facing notable drops, while Greece's production increased. Turkey, however, saw a substantial 62% increase in production. The article also highlights a slight 3% decrease in table olive production for the 2022/2023 campaign, with an anticipated 12% decrease for the 2023/2024 campaign, alongside a drop in consumption.