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 News Briefs
Spain's Olive Oil VAT Reduction Might Not Be Sufficient to Halt Price Rises
Jan. 5, 2023 News Briefs
Jan. 5, 2023 News Briefs
Dec. 14, 2022 Business
In Spain, Household Olive Oil Sales Fall While Overall Consumption Rises
Dec. 14, 2022 Food & Cooking
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Shines in Michelin Star Chef’s Traditional Christmas Eve Dinner
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.
Nov. 17, 2022
Drought, Heat Cut Almería Olive Harvest by Half
The local agricultural association said not every part of the province was impacted the same, with harvest decreases ranging from 30 to 70 percent.
Nov. 14, 2022
Researchers Study How Lack of Chill Hours Impacts Olive Development, Oil Quality
The lack of chill hours has resulted in longer flowering periods, more oil accumulation and distinct oil chemistry in olives grown in the subtropical climate of Tenerife.
Nov. 9, 2022
Olive Growers in Extremadura Ask for Expansion of Wage Subsidies
The combination of rising production costs and expectations of the worst olive harvest in recorded history has led growers to ask Madrid for financial aid.
Nov. 9, 2022
Authorities Fear Europe’s Drought Will Stretch Through Winter
The president of an Italian irrigation association criticized the “silence” of the European Commisison on the matter and called for a continental plan.
Nov. 2, 2022
Spain Lowers Barriers for Agricultural Workers to Access Wage Subsidies
The steep decline in olive production has decreased the amount of work for farm laborers in Spain and forced the government to expand its safety net.
Oct. 31, 2022
Officials in Castilla-La Mancha Look to Oleotourism to Boost Farmer Incomes
Officials and farmers are working to build new tourist accommodations, organize tastings, and draw visitors to mils.
Oct. 26, 2022
Spain Wraps up 2021/22 Campaign with Record Sales
Officials estimated that 1 million tons of olive oil were exported with the remaining 600,000 tons sold domestically. Ending stocks are expected to remain stable.
Oct. 24, 2022
As Reservoirs Dry Up, Spain Establishes Water Policy Board
The board will coordinate efforts between the public and private sectors and make proposals to increase energy efficiency, save water and digitalize farms.
Oct. 17, 2022
Olive Oil Aisles Result in Superior Supermarket Sales
Grouping all the olive oils in a single aisle and providing information about them resulted in an 18-percent increase in sales. Extra virgin olive oil sales rose 13 percent.
Oct. 13, 2022
Olive Oil Prices Hit Record Highs in Spain After 'Unprecedented' Market Events
Prices for all grades of olive oil shot up after the Spanish and Andalusian governments released official harvest estimates well below initial expectations.