Andalusia

Olive Sector Key to Andalusian Circular Economy Plan

Apr. 29, 2025

A new five-year plan from the Andalusian government sets ambitious goals for transforming the world's largest olive oil-producing region into a circular bioeconomy.

This 185-Year-Old Spanish Olive Oil Co. Keeps Innovating to Meet the Moment

Apr. 23, 2025

Sucesores de Hermanos López continue to look at market trends and adopt the latest technology and practices to maintain award-winning quality.

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Philippe Starck Reflects on Olive Mill's Bold Design

Mar. 13, 2025

In the Andalusian town of Ronda, the mill is envisioned as an homage to Andalusian culture and practical space for high-quality olive oil production.

Feb. 25, 2025 Production

Spanish Olive Oil Prices Fall as Production Recovers

Dec. 2, 2024 Production

Labor Shortage Cripples Spanish Olive Harvest

Oct. 18, 2024 Production

Officials in Spain Optimistic Ahead of Harvest as Prices Remain Elevated

Jul. 29, 2024 News Briefs

Researchers Introduce AI Tool to Help Olive Farmers Predict Harvest Timing

May. 28, 2024 News Briefs

Researchers Transform Olive Grove Waste Into Bioplastic

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Andalusian Officials Withdraw Sea of Olives Candidacy for UNESCO Recognition

May. 10, 2024

The move came after 8,500 olive growers signed a petition protesting the candidacy. However, some are hopeful the decision will be overturned.

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Trials and Triumphs of Organic Farming in Andalusia

May. 7, 2024

The fifth-generation family behind Luque Ecológico believes organic farming produces flavorful extra virgin olive oil, protects the environment and mitigates the impacts of drought.

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Nurseries in Spain Are Running Low on Olive Tree Seedlings

Apr. 3, 2024

High olive oil prices at origin, interest from private equity and farmers seeking to shift away from more water-intensive crops are fueling the shortages.

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Córdoba Festival Promotes Local Olive Oil Against Backdrop of Harvest Challenges

Feb. 28, 2024

Organizers hailed the event as an opportunity for local producers to promote their products after a demanding harvest.

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Acesur CEO Highlights Andalusia's Key Role in Sector's Future

Feb. 7, 2024

Gonzalo Guillén believes production capacity is the limiting factor to increase olive oil consumption and Andalusia remains best positioned to expand the market.

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Oleocampo's 3,500 Members Overcome Harvest Challenges with Quality Intact

Feb. 7, 2024

Farmers in the massive Jaén-based cooperative sacrificed yield for a tenth straight year of award-winning quality.

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Organic Farm in Jaén Blazes a Trail for Selling Carbon Credits

Dec. 11, 2023

O.Live generates about 4.5 carbon credits per hectare from its 1,000 hectares of organic groves, establishing a model for producers to increase revenue.

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Production

Jun. 5, 2023

Some Hope for Growers as Rain Falls in Andalusia

For many producers in southern Spain, too little rain has fallen too late, with expectations of another poor harvest looming. Still, the rain lifted expectations.

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The Best Olive Oils

Apr. 21, 2023

Undeterred by Drought, Producers Across Spain Achieve Award-Winning Quality

Olive oil production in Spain dropped sharply in the 2022/23 crop year. Still, producers managed to obtain outstanding results.

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For Award-Winning Producer Aires de Jaén, Sustainability Is Key to Quality

Apr. 17, 2023

The producers behind Aires De Jaén say winning two Gold Awards at the 2023 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition validates their efforts to create a circular economy.

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Andalusian Ag Minister Pushes for A More Resilient Olive Oil Sector

Mar. 14, 2023

Carmen Crespo has big plans to support the region’s economic engine.

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Andalusia Authorities Release Data on 2021/22 Season

Feb. 21, 2023

New data shows a higher than average olive oil yield in Andalusia, with significant growth in olive farmland and a return to normal in olive oil consumption.

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Spain’s Sea of Olives UNESCO Application Moves Forward

Feb. 15, 2023

Nearly 140,000 hectares of privately- owned land will be excluded in a catalog, which was a sticking point for environmental lawyers and agricultural unions.

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Andalusia Expand Efforts to Reduce CO2, Promote Biodiversity

Feb. 15, 2023

The Andalusian government has partnered with SEO/BirdLife to reduce the region's carbon footprint by expanding the Olivares Vivos project.

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