Spain
Dec. 1, 2020
In Spain, Some See New Opportunities for Tourism in Pandemic's Wake
2020 gave outdoor activities a newfound importance. Efforts are underway to ensure that the olive oil industry is poised to capitalize on the shift.
Nov. 11, 2020
Olive Oil Consumption in Spain Increased During State of Emergency
Olive oil consumption was 20 percent higher during the four-month-long state of alarm than it was before or after the emergency declaration, a government report found.
Nov. 10, 2020
Europe Allows Cooperatives in Spain to Regulate Supply
After years of lobbying Brussels, Spanish cooperatives will now be able to voluntarily withdraw surplus olive oil from the market.
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.
Oct. 1, 2020
Demand for Extra Virgin Drives Olive Oil Sales in Spain
While demand for extra virgin rose, the appetite in Spain for the lower grades has dried up.
Sep. 22, 2020
Olive Flies in Spain Are Immune to Common Pesticide, Study Finds
Roughly 80 percent of olive fruit fly populations on the mainland have genes that confer resistance to one of the most popular pesticides.
Sep. 4, 2020 Business
Imports Rise in Spain as Big Brands Work Around U.S. Tariffs
Aug. 31, 2020 Business
Aug. 21, 2020 Business
Aug. 19, 2020 Business
Spanish Olive Oil Exports to U.S. Plummet in First Half of 2020
Jul. 20, 2020 News Briefs
Jaén Launches Initiative to Increase Sustainability, Profitability
Jul. 20, 2020
Organic Olive Cultivation Continues to Grow in Spain
The land area dedicated to organic olive farming in Spain rose to 209,288 hectares in 2019.
Jul. 16, 2020
Olive Oil World Tour Campaign Relaunches in Spain
From July through September, thousands of passengers boarding the high-speed ferry, Cecilia Payne, will be reminded of Spain's olive oil sector.
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.
Jul. 10, 2020
Having Survived Invasion and Disease, Millenary Olive Tree Recognized in Spain
The Spanish Association of Olive Municipalities has named a 1,100-year-old olive tree on Mallorca the “best monumental olive tree in Spain.”
Jul. 6, 2020
Trade Group Donates 190k Liters of Pomace Oil to Hospitality Sector in Spain
In the wake of the pandemic, the Spanish interprofessional, Oriva, will distribute the refined oil to 12,500 hotels, restaurants and caterers.
Jul. 6, 2020
As Covid Cases Drop in Spain, Plans to Protest Ramp Back Up
Olive growers and oil producers are resuming their public campaigns calling for more support for a sector in turmoil.
Jul. 1, 2020
Olive Oil Consumption in Spain Continues to Grow
A new report from the country's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries said olive oil consumption grew by more than three percent for the second straight year. Demand for extra virgin olive oil has led the way.
Feb. 12, 2020
Spain's Olive Oil Sector Calls for More Protests
Five of the country's main agricultural organizations plan to occupy town squares across the province of Jaén, demanding higher prices for olive oil and more support for traditional groves.
Feb. 10, 2020
Spanish Table Olive Producer Wins Gender Equality Award
Blanca Torrent was recognized for the gender equality policy at Torrent Olives and her work advocating for women in agribusiness.
Feb. 6, 2020
Amid Protests, Spain's Agriculture Minister Pledges Support to Farmers
Luis Planas has announced a number of measures aimed at helping producers cope with low prices and increasing production costs. He also met with olive oil producers to discuss self-regulation.
Feb. 6, 2020
Casas de Hualdo: In the World of Don Quixote
I thought good oil could only be produced in small quantities, like a good cup of coffee. Casas de Hualdo represents a thought-provoking mix of quantity and quality.
Jan. 31, 2020
Olive Oil Producers and Farmers Across Spain Demand 'Measures of Support'
Farmers across Spain, organized by the main cooperatives and associations, are protesting for better prices and government measures to help ease the burden of increasing production costs.
Jan. 29, 2020
Oro Bailén: Pure Gold in a Sea of Olives
Oro Bailén’s groves in Jaén lie within the world's largest olive oil-producing region, yet the Gálvez family knew from the beginning they wanted to do things differently.
Jan. 26, 2020
Aceite Uno Helps Fund Research on Childhood Leukemia
Uno takes its name from a foundation dedicated to research on childhood leukemia.
Jan. 13, 2020
Olive Oil Culture Award Call for Entries
Contestants have until the end of March to submit projects celebrating the history, culture and tradition surrounding olive oil production in Spain.
