Why Are Olives So Expensive?

Most olives have to be imported
Spain, Italy, Tunisia, Greece, Turkey, and Morocco. This means that if you're from America, your olive oil is either imported, or made in America with imported olives. This all makes the price for olive oil very, very high if you're not in a country that actively farms and produces it.

Why are olives so unhealthy?

They are a low-fibre food and also a low-protein food with negligible amounts in a 20g serving (around 0.15g). Olives are typically high in salt due the fact that they are cured or packaged in brine or salt water, containing about 0.5g salt per five olives.

Is it worth buying expensive olive oil?

Is paying for better olive oil worth it? When you consider that a good bottle doesn't mean the priciest bottle—and when you think about the capacity of better olive oils to enhance food—the answer is yes. Simply put, good olive oil improves your food and, though more expensive, can actually save you money.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Senior Technology Editor & AI Specialist

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.