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Apr. 27, 2012
Spanish Olive Oil Production Sets Record
Spain has pumped out a record 1.59 million tons of olive oil since October. More than 7.58 million tons of olives have been processed, with an average yield of 21.1 percent.
Apr. 25, 2012
Spain's Olive Tree Municipalities Announce 'Culture Award' Winners
The Spanish Association of Municipalities of the Olive Tree (AEMO) announced three awards for spreading olive oil culture.
Apr. 23, 2012
Beefed up testing, better classification of olive oil and reaching out to non-EU producers are among a package of measures promised by European Commissioner for Agriculture Dacian Cioloş after meeting in Córdoba today with industry members.
Apr. 23, 2012 Production
Apr. 16, 2012 Europe
Apr. 2, 2012 Europe
Olive Regions Work on Joint Strategy to Maintain EU Subsidies
Apr. 1, 2012 World
Mar. 14, 2012 Production
Mar. 11, 2012
An International Tasting Room in Ávila
The Exhibition will be part of the Museum of the Mediterranean Countries’ Extra Virgin Olive Oil in the town of Santa Cruz Valley (Spain).
Mar. 9, 2012
Madrid Gourmet Show Pays Tribute to Extra Virgin
The 26th International Gourmet Show closed its doors yesterday at Feria de Madrid. The fair featured stunning activities centered on extra virgin olive oil.
Mar. 2, 2012
Chile Looks for Stronger Ties with Andalusia
The South American country's burgeoning olive oil industry aims to form an alliance with Jaén and Andalusia, Spain's core olive producing region, to further expansion.
Mar. 2, 2012
Andalusia Leads European Forum of Olive Regions
Andalusian Agriculture Minister, Clara Aguilera, announced a meeting on March 7th in Brussels, of a "European Forum of Olive Regions," an initiative promoted by Andalusia and signed by 13 European production areas.
Feb. 6, 2012
Spain's Agriculture Minister Pledges 'Full Support' to Interprofessional
The Spanish Minister of Agriculture, Food and Environment met with representatives of the Spanish Olive Oil Interprofessional to discuss the industry
Jan. 26, 2012
Olive Oil Publications Collaborate
Olive Oil Times Publisher Curtis Cord called the cooperation with Mercacei "a great way to expand our coverage of business news with an established partner in Spain."
Jan. 23, 2012
10th Edition of Madridfusión Celebrates Sweets and Seafood
Villa Campestri’s "OliveToLive" system, designed by Paolo Pasquali, is a nominee for a design and innovation award at the huge culinary conference this week in Madrid.
Jan. 22, 2012
Olive Oil Takes Center Stage at Madrid Tourism Exhibition 'Fitur'
It was all about extra virgin olive oil at the international tourism fair, Fitur 2012, that took place in Madrid this week.
Jan. 19, 2012
The documentary series "Un país para comérselo" let a unique opportunity to promote the secrets of olive oil slip by and chose instead to return to the same old clichés as always.
Jan. 19, 2012
Hospitals in Madrid Will Start the Day with a 'Spanish Breakfast'
HM Hospitals in Madrid will offer from now on the "Spanish Breakfast," an initiative of the Spanish Olive Oil Interprofessional Organization, to patients and employees.
Jan. 6, 2012
Olive Oil Prices in Spain Extend Historic Lows at Year-End
Falling prices, decreased production and poor sales have left Spain's olive oil sector in a state of disarray, though government is working to develop reparative initiatives.
Nov. 17, 2011
After Drought, Downpours Wash Away Catalonian Harvest
Drought reduced the potential olive harvest before widespread rain washed much of it to the ground - causing the loss of up to 70 percent of production.
Nov. 6, 2011
Spain's Olive Harvest Marked by Lower Yields, Too Many Workers
With hordes heading to Andalusia looking for work at harvest time many will be turned away this year, while low prices and yield will cause some farmers to let the olives rot.
Nov. 3, 2011
'No Financial Difficulties' For Spanish Olive Oil Giant Hojiblanca, CEO Says
Hojiblanca plans to double its turnover to €1 billion in five years. Antonio Luque, former farmer and now Hojiblanca’s managing director, vowed to “keep on growing.”
Oct. 26, 2011
Industry Group Reports Sharp Rise in Spanish Olive Oil Exports
Spain has doubled its olive oil exports in the last decade and now sends 60 percent of its production abroad, according to figures released by the trade association Interprofesional del Aceite de Oliva Español.
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