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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 Production
Farmers in Córdoba Fear Lasting Effects of Prolonged Drought
Dec. 1, 2022 News Briefs
Nov. 28, 2022 News Briefs
Nov. 17, 2022 News Briefs
Spain's Minister of Agriculture Calls on Olive Oil Sector to Keep Prices Affordable
Nov. 17, 2022 Production
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.
Oct. 6, 2022
Producers in Andalusia Brace for Second Worst Harvest on Record
Olive oil production in Andalusia is expected to be nearly 50 percent below the rolling five-year average. The table olive harvest will also be significantly lower.
Sep. 29, 2022
Organic Olive Groves Continue to Flourish in Spain
Andalusia and Aragón experienced the most significant increases in organic olive cultivation.
Sep. 22, 2022
Spanish Ministers Highlight Importance of Researching Health Benefits of Olive Oil
The ministers of agriculture and science pledged more funds to research and announced ambitions for Spain to become a leading global food science hub.
Sep. 19, 2022
In Spain, Olive Oil Sales Rise with Margins Along Production Chain
Olive oil sales were 28 percent higher in August 2022 than the previous year. Prices are also rising at origin for producers.
Sep. 13, 2022
Harvest Outlook Worsens in Spain
Rain is in the forecast for this week, but producers are still expecting what could be the third-lowest yield since records began.
Sep. 12, 2022
Drought, Heat Hit the Table Olive Harvest in Spain
Prices will rise due to poor harvests elsewhere and increasing production costs.