Jul. 11, 2019
Reimagining Olive Oil for Millennials
Olive oil has been used for generations, but two brands are interpreting the food for young buyers looking to purchase simple, honest products in and out of the kitchen.
Jun. 18, 2019
Rallies Planned to Protest Olive Oil Prices in Seville
Two agricultural advocacy groups have called on olive oil producers, olive growers and the public at large to protest low olive oil prices in the Andalusian capital.
Jun. 17, 2019
Spain Seeks Self-Regulation for Olive Oil Sector
Spain's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has asked the European Union whether its olive oil sector can self-regulate. Advocates hope the measure will stabilize olive oil prices.
Jun. 10, 2019 Business
200,000 Olive Farms in Spain Could Vanish in Next Decade, Report Finds
Jun. 10, 2019 Business
Jun. 6, 2019 News Briefs
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Jun. 4, 2019
New Method to Detect Mycotoxins in Olive Oil
The method is easy, fast and low-cost, allowing scientists and officials to determine if mycotoxin levels in samples of olive oil exceed the limit that can be safely consumed.
May. 22, 2019
Millions of Birds Killed by Nighttime Harvesting in Mediterranean
Upwards of 2.5 million birds are killed each harvest season in Spain, Italy, France and Portugal.
May. 14, 2019
Record Number of Awards for Spanish Producers at NYIOOC
Spanish producers enjoyed a record-breaking night at this year's NYIOOC, enjoying their highest ever success rate and bringing home more Gold Awards than ever before.
May. 2, 2019
Olive Oil Production in Spain Sets Record
Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fishing and Food reported that olive oil production in Spain reached 1.77 million tons through March of the 2018/19 campaign, an increase of 43 percent compared with the same period in the previous campaign.
Apr. 15, 2019
Lavandin Introduced in Spanish Olive Groves to Prevent Erosion
Lavandin is the most recent crop being planted in Andalusia to help prevent erosion, promote biodiversity and provide farmers with supplemental income.
Apr. 3, 2019
Organic Olive Cultivation Increasing Worldwide
The organic land area used for olive cultivation across the world has almost tripled since 2004.
Apr. 3, 2019
Facial Recognition May Complement Taste Tests
Researchers are developing facial recognition software with the aim to enhance the accuracy of panel testing.
Apr. 2, 2019
The Indian Olive Oil Market Shows Potential, but Comes at a Price
Spain is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing market for olive oil in India. High tariffs on imported olive oils, however, present a major hurdle for Spanish producers.
Mar. 27, 2019
Olive Oil Production Data in Europe Reveal Divergent Trends
Production in Italy and Greece is down sharply. In Spain and Portugal, it's dramatically higher.
Mar. 20, 2019
Spanish Officials Determined to Investigate Price Decreases
In spite of poor harvests around most of the Mediterranean basin and a good one in Spain, olive oil prices continue to fall. Producers and their allies are demanding an investigation.
Mar. 7, 2019
Higher Production in Spain Leads to Lower Prices
Olive oil production in Spain has increased by 33 percent compared to the previous campaign. Sales have increased compared to previous years as well.
Feb. 28, 2019
University Receives Donation of Ancient Olive Varieties
The seedlings, which were recently donated by Banco Santander, will be studied before given new life when they are planted at the Rabanales University campus.
Feb. 28, 2019
35,000 Tons of Stolen Syrian Olive Oil May Already Be in Europe
This figure represents about half of the olive oil that has reportedly smuggled out from Afrin. A new pro-Turkish ally in the occupied Syrian territory denies the oil "was stolen" at all.
Feb. 26, 2019
Spain Tops List of World's Healthiest Countries
Bloomberg's Healthiest Country Index ranked Spain as the healthiest country in the world in 2019, beating out Italy. Healthy eating habits and the Mediterranean diet are mainly responsible for the increase.
Feb. 12, 2019
Canary Islands Seek to Strengthen Emerging Olive Oil Industry
The consolidation of the olive oil industry in the Canary Islands is moving at a fast pace. The number of olive trees being cultivated has grown quickly as has olive oil production.