The olive oil crisis: what’s happening and why it matters 

By Nicolas Netien

Imagine walking into your local supermarket, reaching for that trusted bottle of olive oil, only to find that the price has nearly doubled. This isn’t just a hypothetical scenario; it’s happening right now across Europe, and Cyprus is feeling the pinch too. The world is in the midst of an olive oil crisis, and its ripples are affecting everything from dinner tables to public health. 

In 2023, olive oil prices started climbing, and they haven’t stopped. By early 2024...