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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 Business
Mar. 20, 2012 Business
Mar. 2, 2012 S. America
Mar. 2, 2012 Europe
Feb. 21, 2012 Production
Innovative Study Analyzes Soil Loss in Andalusian Olive Groves
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.
Oct. 31, 2011
Some Relief for Dry Andalusian Olives
After 52 days of dry skies and above-average heat, Andalusia’s wrinkly olives finally relieved their thirst last week. But welcome though it was, the rain came too late to avoid some losses in non-irrigated areas of the region.
Oct. 11, 2011
Jaén Hoping for Rain as Olive Harvest Looms
It's autumn in Jaén, the center of world olive oil production, but unrelenting heat and four months without rain has fueled talk of a 30 percent fall in its olive harvest this year.
Oct. 5, 2011
Andalusia Fines 17 Producers €2,500 for Inferior Olive Oil
The inquiry started last November after analyses of 24 batches of cheap olive oil on sale in Jaén and Córdoba found the contents of some were inferior to that shown on the label.
Sep. 18, 2011
Spanish Prosecutors Seek Nine Years in Jail for Three Accused of Olive Oil Fraud
Spanish prosecutors are seeking nine years jail and fines of 8,760 euros ($12,000) each for three Andalusian businessmen accused of olive oil fraud and deceptive advertising.
Sep. 6, 2011
Sales of Packaged Organic Olive Oil from Andalusia Sharply Higher
Sales of packaged organic olive oil from Andalusia grew nearly 30 percent in 2010, almost equaling that of the region's bulk olive oil sales.
Aug. 14, 2011
Andalusian Minister Under Fire for Blaming Olive Oil Preservation, Not Fraud
Industry groups said María Jesús Montero's comments had created confusion and demonstrated a failure to take seriously the possibility olive oil fraud was the culprit behind a highly-publicized investigation.
Jun. 23, 2011
Andalusia Pledges €40M for Producers, Rules Out More Origin Designations
The Andalusian regional government has allocated 40 million euros ($56.6m) to provide short-term loans so its olive oil producers can avoid selling at a loss.
May. 10, 2011
Minister Aguilera Announces Plan for Olive Oil Market Restructuring
The agriculture and fisheries minister said "we need to look outside of Spain because we’re witnessing growth of olive oil production in other Mediterranean countries that are going to compete with Andalusia.”