VOICED : 2014 a black year for Italys olive oil producer

In 2014, olive oil production in Italy and France suffered due to cold weather and pests, leading to a significant drop in output. The shortage caused olive prices to soar, impacting both producers and consumers. Some resorted to abandoning their harvests, while others faced criminal activities targeting the valuable crop.

What was the primary cause of the reduced olive oil production in 2014?

• Drought conditions

• Bactrocera oleae fly infestation

• Poor soil quality

• Increased demand

Which regions were most affected by the olive crop issues?

• Portugal and Morocco

• South of France and Italy

• Greece and Turkey

• Northern Italy and Spain

Why did some producers decide to abandon their harvests?

• Government regulations

• High labor costs

• Poor quality of the crop

• Lack of market demand

What was one of the economic impacts of the olive shortage?

• Rise in olive oil prices

• Stability in olive oil market

• Increase in olive oil imports

• Decrease in olive oil prices

What criminal activity increased due to the olive shortage?

• Olive oil smuggling

• Theft of olives

• Illegal olive tree cutting

• Counterfeit olive oil production