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Jun. 19, 2025
Falling Olive Oil Prices Spark Concern in Spain
While some analysts argue that the price decline is expected given current market dynamics, others believe it is based on overly optimistic forecasts for the upcoming harvest.
Jun. 4, 2025
An Ambitious Goal to Sell 4 Million Tons of Olive Oil by 2040
Spain’s agriculture minister has set a global target of reaching four million tons in annual olive oil sales by 2040, but some experts see this as overly optimistic.
Jun. 4, 2025
Carbon-Capturing Power of Olive Groves Measured
New findings shed light on the climate potential of olive groves, offering a promising role in carbon sequestration efforts.
Jun. 3, 2025 Business
Discounted Olive Oil Offers in Italy Spark Concerns Over Quality, Fair Pricing
May. 20, 2025 News Briefs
In Andalusia, Activists Fight to Save Centuries-Old Olive Trees from Solar Plants
May. 6, 2025 The Best Olive Oils
Apr. 29, 2025 News Briefs
Apr. 23, 2025 Business
Apr. 23, 2025
This 185-Year-Old Spanish Olive Oil Co. Keeps Innovating to Meet the Moment
Sucesores de Hermanos López continue to look at market trends and adopt the latest technology and practices to maintain award-winning quality.
Mar. 28, 2025
Filippo Berio Execs See Equilibrium Returning to The Global Olive Oil Market
A harvest rebound in Spain and strong harvests elsewhere, have resulted in falling prices at origin and portend a decrease in retail prices, say Berio officials.
Mar. 13, 2025
Philippe Starck Reflects on Olive Mill's Bold Design
In the Andalusian town of Ronda, the mill is envisioned as an homage to Andalusian culture and practical space for high-quality olive oil production.
Mar. 3, 2025
Deoleo Records Loss on Nearly €1B Revenue
The multinational olive oil bottler recorded €54.5 million of losses in 2024 largely due to ongoing litigation in Italy.
Feb. 25, 2025
Spanish Olive Oil Prices Fall as Production Recovers
A substantial harvest in Spain, already at 1.38 million metric tons and rising, has resulted in olive oil prices plummeting to levels not seen since mid-2022.
Feb. 8, 2025
Spain and Italy Ask Restaurants to Comply with Olive Oil Container Laws
Spain and Italy are urging restaurants to comply with long-standing bans on refillable olive oil containers through new enforcement efforts and consumer awareness campaigns.
Dec. 30, 2024
Spain Tackles the Salty Truth About Table Olives
High sodium levels in table olives concern public health officials, but the pollution from the production process is even greater.
Dec. 30, 2024
New Deoleo CEO Inherits Legal and Financial Challenges
Cristóbal Valdés, a seasoned executive, will steer the world's largest olive oil bottler through legal challenges and debt restructuring.
Dec. 16, 2024
Olive Oil Exports from Spain Reach Record High, Defying Production Hurdles
Exporters saw revenues rise by more than 50 percent even as they shipped average volumes.
Dec. 16, 2024
Spain Bets on Comedy to Boost Olive Oil Sales
In a new national comedy tour, stand-up stars will be promoting extra virgin olive oil in major cities across Spain.
Dec. 5, 2024
An Accusation of Widespread Fraud Sparks Controversy in Spain
The general secretary of the giant Spanish cooperative Dcoop accused bottlers of selling sunflower oil blends labeled as olive oil.
Dec. 2, 2024
Labor Shortage Cripples Spanish Olive Harvest
Table olive producers are struggling with a shortage of workers, which is compounded by concerns about increasing foreign competition and the possibility of higher tariffs.
Nov. 15, 2024
Spanish Table Olive Sector on Edge After Trump Election Win
Spain's black table olive producers, already reeling from tariffs imposed during the first Trump administration, fear more are on the horizon.
Oct. 18, 2024
Officials in Spain Optimistic Ahead of Harvest as Prices Remain Elevated
Spain is expected to produce between 1.4 and 1.5 million tons of olive oil in the 2024/25 crop year after a wet winter and mild spring favored a bumper crop.
Sep. 16, 2024
Table Olive Production in Spain Rebounds, but Falls Short of Initial Expectations
Farmers warn that a hot and dry August impacted the size and marketability of table olives.