Thursday, April 4, 2013

When Will This Tuscan Olive Oil Shortage End?

By Rob Sutter


Tuscan olive oil - or perhaps any type of oil like this - has definitely seen its fair share of trouble recently. I came across a story about how this type of oil has incurred a shortage, going as deep as a 60% loss since harvesting has not been seen as prevalently. It should also be mentioned that since Spain is known for its oil production, this drop is made even worse. This is an unfortunate story and it's one that hopefully has the tide turned, speaking as a fan of this oil.

Why should there be a shortage in something like Tuscan olive oil, which has proven to be healthful for those who have taken it on? After reading the Huffington Post, it seems like this drought comes from the closing of the harvest, which means a number of things. Companies like Unaprol will be able to tell you just how beneficial it can be to the lives of just about anyone. However, the problem that seems to exist, more than anything else, is the increased price that is certain to come.

It's not like the prices as they stand are not worth it since this oil can be used as a better alternative to butter, to name one example. Let's say that you set down a plate of bread; typically, families would be inclined to bring butter and spread that on. If you take that substance out of the equation and replace it with oil, you're going to see a difference. The benefits that it contains are great and while the current asking price is worth what it demands, I don't know how many people are going to support a price raise.

Hopefully we see an increase in harvesting overseas so that we can keep prices lower on oil. People want to be able to invest money in the things that they like but if prices do not match up to their budgets, not all parties are going to wind up satisfied. I am sure that there are many people who want to be able to invest money in these food items. However, with a set amount of money that is given constantly, not everyone is going to be able to reap the benefits.

It's tough to say what we, as consumers, can do in order to stop this drought from occurring. It's one of those aspects that seem to be outside of the realm of our control, which is sad to consider. I believe that all we can do, at this point, is to offer up our support for a component that has proven itself to be one of the best that anyone can use in the culinary sense. I can only hope that this drought of sorts will not last for too much longer.




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