Spain's Deoleo says the industry must undergo a 'profound transformation' as it grapples with one of the most challenging moments in its history.
A perfect storm of climate change, soaring prices, high interest rates and robust inflation has taken its toll throughout the olive oil value chain in recent months.
Extreme hot weather and persistent drought conditions have dealt a severe blow to olive oil production in southern Europe, resulting in a significant surge in prices.Spain's Deoleo, the world's largest olive oil producer, says the industry needs to undergo a "profound transformation" as it grapples with one of the most challenging moments in its history.
Extra virgin olive oil prices in Spain's Andalusia hit a record high of 9.2 euros per kilogram in January. They were trading around 7.8 euros as of April 19, according toOlive oil prices have cooled due in part to an uptick in production estimates and beneficial rains in March and April. "We still have months ahead of us until we know the possible volumes of the 2024/2025 harvest and until that moment, these movements will be punctual and prices will continue to be volatile," Guzman said.
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