Article at Elaias Karpos:The Real Cost of Olive Oil Production

My latest article: “57% Increase in Production Costs in Six Years: Olive Oil at a Critical Crossroads,” has been published in Elaias Karpos.

Drawing on the latest 2026 study by AEMO, I examine the dramatic rise in olive oil production costs, the growing pressure on traditional olive groves and producers, and a question that deserves much more attention: What does it really cost to produce a good extra virgin olive oil — and what happens when the market price no longer reflects its true value?

Beyond economics, this is also about protecting traditional olive landscapes, rural communities, knowledge and an important part of Mediterranean heritage.

Read the full article in Elaias Karpos