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Nov. 9, 2012
On a recent, very rainy trip to Andalusia I visited Almazara Caseria de la Virgen, an organic olive farm and mill near Alomartes.
Oct. 23, 2012
Latest Forecast Still Gloomy for Spanish Olive Oil Harvest
New and more thorough estimates have pegged Andalusia’s olive oil production at about half the average of the last five harvests.
Oct. 11, 2012
More Organic Olive Groves in Andalusia
In 2011 there were 21 percent more organic olive groves than the previous year in the world's leading olive oil production region.
Sep. 28, 2012 World
Sep. 28, 2012 Food & Cooking
Aug. 10, 2012 World
Jun. 28, 2012 World
New University Courses in Portugal Focus on Olive Oil Quality, Sustainability
Jun. 6, 2012 World
Ávila Tasting Room Showcases International Selection of Olive Oils
May. 22, 2012
Canena Castle Hosts 'Jaén Experience'
The first edition of "Jaen Experience" organized by the company Castillo de Canena Olive Juice was visited by over 1,000 people who enjoyed countless culinary delights.
Apr. 16, 2012
Born to Promote Andalusian Gastronomy and Tourism
The Andalusian Academy of Gastronomy and Tourism brings together those who have worked for the quality and promotion of food, and its relationship to tourism.
Mar. 27, 2012
Citoliva Opens Olive Oil 'Cooking Lab' in Jaén
In a bid to further increase innovation and knowledge in the area of olive oil, the Andalusian technological center CITOLIVA has opened the first cooking '"laboratory" in Spain solely dedicated to olive oil.
Mar. 21, 2012
Drought Dooms Run of Bumper Havests in Spain
Spain’s next olive harvest could be down 50 percent due to the current drought, agricultural union ASAJA warned today.
Mar. 20, 2012
Andalusia Setting Up Its Own Olive Council
Andalusia approved a 26-member Olive Council with representatives from government, industry, consumer groups, experts and business people to promote sustainable development, and improve marketing and olive oil quality.
Mar. 2, 2012
Chile Looks for Stronger Ties with Andalusia
The South American country's burgeoning olive oil industry aims to form an alliance with Jaén and Andalusia, Spain's core olive producing region, to further expansion.
Mar. 2, 2012
Andalusia Leads European Forum of Olive Regions
Andalusian Agriculture Minister, Clara Aguilera, announced a meeting on March 7th in Brussels, of a "European Forum of Olive Regions," an initiative promoted by Andalusia and signed by 13 European production areas.
Feb. 21, 2012
Innovative Study Analyzes Soil Loss in Andalusian Olive Groves
A joint study has analyzed soil loss in some olive groves in Granada planted 250 years ago in sloping areas
Feb. 6, 2012
A Pact to Protect the Andalusian Olive Grove
The Confederation of Employers of Andalusia (CEA), and the Juan Ramón Guillén Foundation signed a collaboration agreement to protect and promote the Andalusian olive groves.
Jan. 29, 2012
The Active Museum of Olive Oil and Sustainability Opens in Jaén
The Andalusian Government, and the Provincial Council of Jaén, opened the Active Museum of Olive Oil and Sustainability today in Mengíbar.
Jan. 22, 2012
Olive Oil Takes Center Stage at Madrid Tourism Exhibition 'Fitur'
It was all about extra virgin olive oil at the international tourism fair, Fitur 2012, that took place in Madrid this week.
Jan. 20, 2012
Andalusia Announces Working Group on Olive Oil Quality Standards
Andalusia’s Minister of Agriculture and Fishing, Clara Aguilera asks the Environment Minister Miguel Arias Cañete to urge Brussels to activate private storage aid.
Dec. 11, 2011
The Núñez de Prado Obession with Perfection
The Núñez de Prado EVOOs are liquid testimony to the philosophy of the family behind them: respect for nature, and use of both the best artisanal methods and the most innovative modern technology.
Nov. 17, 2011
After Drought, Downpours Wash Away Catalonian Harvest
Drought reduced the potential olive harvest before widespread rain washed much of it to the ground - causing the loss of up to 70 percent of production.
Nov. 6, 2011
Spain's Olive Harvest Marked by Lower Yields, Too Many Workers
With hordes heading to Andalusia looking for work at harvest time many will be turned away this year, while low prices and yield will cause some farmers to let the olives rot.