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Apr. 23, 2025
Spain Moves to Mitigate Impacts of New U.S. Tariffs
Spain's Minister of Agriculture reassured agri-food producers about potential impact of US tariffs, emphasizing EU collaboration and market diversification.
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 Business
Mar. 3, 2025 News Briefs
Feb. 25, 2025 Production
Feb. 8, 2025 Business
Spain and Italy Ask Restaurants to Comply with Olive Oil Container Laws
Dec. 30, 2024 Health
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.
Sep. 16, 2024
Invasive Sheep Devastate Olive Groves in Eastern Spain
Over the past 50 years, invasive species like the Barbary sheep have rapidly increased in both population and range, leading to more frequent interactions with agriculture.
Sep. 5, 2024
Spanish Producers, Policy Makers Explore Strategies for Success in Chinese Market
From an emphasis on quality and terroir to smaller packaging formats, Spanish olive oil sector stakeholders identified several strategies to increase olive oil consumption in China.
Aug. 20, 2024
Leveraging AI to Enhance Olive Oil Quality, Efficiency and Trust
AI has been improving olive farming for a decade, enhancing efficiency, decision-making, traceability, and sustainability. Recent advancements include predictive pricing, pest control, and personalized marketing.
Aug. 13, 2024
Spanish Growers Eye Indian Market for Table Olives
A report emphasizes catering to local consumer preferences to capitalize on India's rapidly expanding economy and demand for healthy foods.
Aug. 11, 2024
Social Media Users Unimpressed With Spain's Olive Oil Tax Cut
Consumers contended that eliminating the value-added tax for olive oil did not result in a significant price drop in supermarkets.
Aug. 7, 2024
Open Source AI Model Accurately Predicted Olive Oil Prices
The model accurately predicted olive oil price movements and timing while it was developed in 2017 and 2018. Its creator said its scientific basis remains valid and released it publicly.
Aug. 7, 2024
Researchers Identify 30 New Olive Varieties in Aragón
Further investigation is underway to determine the varieties’ characteristics and identify whether any could be used to produce olive oil on a commercial scale.