Assessing the Compatibility of Direct Alperujo Application with Soil Quality Protection

In Spain and other Mediterranean countries, the olive tree reigns supreme, producing not only world-renowned olive oil but also significant quantities of semi-solid olive mill waste are generated.  The mill waste is often referred to as alperujo in Spanish.  As a circular economy fertilisation and soil protection strategy, the direct application of alperujo to agricultural…

Understanding Fruit and Flower Abortion/Drop in Fruit Trees: Causes and Remedies

During the 5th International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture and Biosystem, Researchers in Iran assessed various techniques for producers to consider reasons why fruit and flower losses occur.  Here we delve into the presentation and look at the causes and potential remedies for avoiding flower and fruit losses. The cultivation of fruit trees holds immense economic…

Olive Oil’s Dizzying Rally to Last Another Year, EU says

In accordance with pricing trends observed in the olive oil sector according to Bloomberg, the European Commission projected on Monday that the surging olive oil prices in Europe will persist for another season, compelling consumers to make cutbacks in their consumption of this cherished staple. The ongoing season, which commenced this month, is anticipated to…

Breakthrough Study Reveals Effective Strategies Against Olive Tree-Killing Bacterium

Breakthrough Study Reveals Effective Strategies Against Olive Tree-Killing Bacterium Location: Apulia, Italy In the olive-rich region of Apulia, Italy, a relentless pathogenic bacterium, Xylella fastidiosa, has been wreaking havoc on olive trees since 2013, causing widespread concern among farmers and environmentalists. Traditional containment methods have shown limited success in curtailing its spread. However, a recent…

Weather Conditions Impact Australia’s Olive Harvest

The Australian olive industry endured challenging weather conditions which has impacted the 2023 harvest.  Unseasonably cold, wet weather resulted in a shorter growing season, slower ripening of fruit and a delayed harvest, according to the President of the Australian Olive Oil Association, David Valmorbida. “Early in the season the industry was poised for a promising harvest,…

Considerations for Mechanical Harvesting in Olive Trees

In recent years, Olive producers have encountered recurrent obstacles caused by labor shortages.  One way to address this issue is to mechanise processes within your grove operation which may include but are not limited to olive oil processing, mechanised pruning & mechanised harvesting. The logistics of implementing a new strategy do require careful consideration when…

How to save money on your Glass Olive Oil Bottle packaging

A packaging revolution has been started by The Olive Centre.  We are on a quest to save you money with high quality packaging for Olive Oil.  Here’s an overview of our consolidated shipping service for glass bottles and caps… What is a consolidated shipping service? The ideology behind this service is to bring all Olive…