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Mar. 14, 2023
Andalusian Ag Minister Pushes for A More Resilient Olive Oil Sector
Carmen Crespo has big plans to support the region’s economic engine.
Feb. 15, 2023
Spain’s Sea of Olives UNESCO Application Moves Forward
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.
Feb. 15, 2023
Andalusia Expand Efforts to Reduce CO2, Promote Biodiversity
The Andalusian government has partnered with SEO/BirdLife to reduce the region's carbon footprint by expanding the Olivares Vivos project.
Feb. 10, 2023 News Briefs
From Andalusia to Madrid, Spain Shocked at Wave of Olive Thefts
Feb. 9, 2023 Business
Olive Oil Consumption Slumps in Europe as High Prices Persist
Feb. 9, 2023 News Briefs
Spanish Researchers Pioneer Olive Fertilization with Silicon
Feb. 6, 2023 News Briefs
Small Farms in Spain Exempted from Ban on Burning Agricultural Waste
Feb. 5, 2023 News Briefs
Spain's 2022 Olive Oil Sales only Slightly Lower than Expected
Feb. 4, 2023
Intensive Agriculture Blamed for Bird Population Decline in Spain
Recent figures show an alarming decline in the populations of important bird species in Spain as intensive agriculture transforms the country's landscape.
Feb. 2, 2023
Spanish Olive Oil Sales Increase in China
New data shows Spanish olive oil sales increased significantly in China during the 2021/22 crop year.
Jan. 31, 2023
Spanish Co. Introduces Vegan Cheese Made With Olive Oil
Väcka uses melon seed milk and extra virgin olive oil instead of coconut oil and fermented almond milk in two new vegan cheese products.
Jan. 30, 2023
Spanish Black Olives Exports to the U.S. Continue to Fall
The European Commission warned that the U.S. tariffs violate WTO regulations. But it will not repay Spanish producers for legal fees.
Jan. 19, 2023
Spanish Producers Encounter Losses but Look to Next Season
New data confirms that the current Spanish olive oil campaign is the worst of the century. Still, rainfall late in the season fuels hopes for the future.
Jan. 17, 2023
Spain's Olive Oil VAT Reduction Might Not Be Sufficient to Halt Price Rises
Olive oil producers argue that the temporary VAT reduction is undercut by rising production costs and the tax on plastics.
Jan. 5, 2023
In Jaén, New Agreement Raises Salary for Olive Workers
Olive companies and unions sign a new agreement, which provides a 3.25 percent salary raise for the 2022/2023 season and additional increases over the next four years.
Jan. 5, 2023
Olive oil prices at origin are mounting in Spain. Extra virgin olive oils, in particular, are showing record-breaking week-by-week increases.
Dec. 14, 2022
In Spain, Household Olive Oil Sales Fall While Overall Consumption Rises
Feeling the pinch of inflation, households cut back on their olive oil purchases. However, the end of pandemic-era restrictions saw a rise in demand from hospitality.
Dec. 14, 2022
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Shines in Michelin Star Chef’s Traditional Christmas Eve Dinner
Periko Ortega worked at two Michelin-star restaurants before opening his own, ReComiendo.
Dec. 13, 2022
In Jaén, Olive Oil Production Collapse Worse Than Expected
New surveys indicate that overall yield in the Jaén region could fall below the lowest reported tonnage in a century.
Dec. 5, 2022
Farmers in Córdoba Fear Lasting Effects of Prolonged Drought
The lack of rainfall and scarce water resources mean trees may not receive enough water this winter to produce fruit and oil in 2023.
Dec. 1, 2022
Olive Pits Fuel Flights from Seville
Biofuel from olive pits and other organic waste cut carbon dioxide emissions of more than 200 flights by 200 tons.
Nov. 28, 2022
Spanish Company Awarded for 'Olive Beer'
Adding Empeltre olive extract during fermentation endows OliBa with the flavors, aromas and colors of the endemic Spanish variety, the company said.
Nov. 17, 2022
Spain's Minister of Agriculture Calls on Olive Oil Sector to Keep Prices Affordable
Luis Planas said that there should be enough olive oil to meet domestic and international demand but warned the whole sector needs to work together.