Growing Appetite for Home-Grown Olive Oil Drives Australian Producers’ Success

In a delightful turn of events, Australian olive oil is experiencing a resurgence in popularity driven by surging international prices. Home-grown olive oil has become more competitively priced, enabling it to capture an expanding market share. Michael Southan, CEO of the Australian Olive Association, notes that consumers increasingly value the origin of extra-virgin olive oil and are happy to pay a premium for quality. Despite a minor dip in olive oil sales, this shift toward Australian-produced varieties significantly boosts the industry. The rising preference for local olive oil emphasizes the importance of quality over quantity in consumers’ choices.
Analysis: Europe’s big payday remains elusive even as inflation surges

Visions of spiralling wage inflation in the euro zone have dominated the talking points of conservative central bankers in recent weeks as they called for a moderation in central bank stimulus.