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COAG

News Briefs

Dec. 1, 2025

Spanish Farmers Urge Halt to Tunisian Olive Oil Imports Amid Traceability Concerns

Spain’s COAG farmers’ union is urging an immediate suspension of Tunisian olive oil imports, warning that large untraced volumes are entering the EU market and distorting prices.

Expansive olive grove with rows of olive trees on rolling hills under a clear sky. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Aug. 1, 2022

Climate Change Taking a Toll on Andalusian Olive Oil Production

Experts said farmers and producers must invest in modern irrigation infrastructure and prevent soil degradation to mitigate the impacts of climate change on Spanish producers.

A desert landscape featuring rolling hills and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Feb. 23, 2022

Drought and Heat Cause Concern for Farmers Across Spain

Last January was the driest one in Spain since 1961, according to the national weather agency. Olive farmers worry about production losses as a result.

A row of agricultural tractors parked in a lot, featuring various colors and models. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Apr. 30, 2021

Olive Growers in Jaén Protest Aid Reduction in New Budget

The stopgap budget will fund the agriculture sector until the new Common Agricultural Policy comes into force in 2023.

A group of people seated in a conference room during a meeting with a table in the foreground. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Oct. 13, 2020

Rising Adversity in Olive Oil Sector Gives Rise to New ‘Olive Council’ in Córdoba

The Consejo del Olivar de Córdoba seeks to improve quality, promote local production and preserve the province’s rich oil culture.

Two individuals in protective gear gathering olives using a large net in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Jul. 16, 2020

Tariff Threats, Covid Aftermath Hang Over Spain's Table Olive Harvest

Table olive producers are expecting a slightly better harvest this year than they had in 2019. In spite of this, uncertainty over the future of the sector remains.

A man in a green shirt speaking to reporters with a microphone in front of him. - Olive Oil Times
A gray moth with a slender body and long antennae resting on a clear surface. - Olive Oil Times
A man in a dark suit speaking during a formal event or meeting. - Olive Oil Times
Group of individuals holding a large banner during a protest about low olive oil prices. - Olive Oil Times
Historical building in Seville featuring an ornate facade and decorative elements. - Olive Oil Times
A hillside covered with rows of olive trees in a green landscape under a clear blue sky. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Feb. 5, 2018

Olive Oil Producers in Spain Call for Self-Regulation

Producers want to work with the entire sector to regulate the supply of olive oil on the market in order to minimize price fluctuations.

Three men seated at a table during a press conference with COAG branding in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Europe

Dec. 14, 2015

Farmers in Spain Seek Stop to Duty-Free Imports from Morocco

COAG Andalucia raises concerns over Moroccan olive oil imports after the annulment of 2012 EU trade agreement.

Green olive oil flowing from a metal spout during the extraction process. - Olive Oil Times
Europe

Oct. 29, 2015

Farmers' Union in Jaén Calls for Official EU Production Estimates

The world’s top-producing olive region claims other countries’ lack of transparency harms Spanish producers.

Shelves filled with various bottles of olive oil in a grocery store setting. - Olive Oil Times
Europe

Oct. 10, 2013

Catalan Competition Authority Considers Investigation Into Price Manipulation

Growers’ claims that abusive behavior in the olive oil sector is artificially driving down ex-mill prices may be investigated.

A man speaking at a press conference with multiple microphones in front of him. - Olive Oil Times
Business

May. 2, 2013

Spain’s Olive Oil Farmers Call for Probe Into Price Manipulation

The farmers union COAG wants Spain's competition watchdog to probe alleged price manipulation by olive oil distributors.

A man in a suit with a red tie, overlaid with a European flag and graph lines. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Sep. 19, 2011

Virgin Olive Oil Prices Hit Trigger Level for European Aid

The average price for virgin olive oil is now so low in Spain that the European Commission has no choice but to subsidize storage until the market improves, the Spanish government and olive oil producers said today.

Maria Jesus Montero gesturing while speaking at a conference with a green background. - Olive Oil Times
World

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.

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