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Jun. 6, 2019
Spanish Olive Exports to US Plummet Since Tariffs Imposed
The tariffs are slowly redefining the global table olive trade as new producers fill the void left by Spain in the U.S. market and Spanish growers look to the east to sell their crop.
Jun. 4, 2019
DIY Olive Oil Production Could Be Coming to Your Kitchen
The device would allow users to add crushed olives into a compartment at the top of Olimaker and producer their own olive oil at home within 30 minutes.
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 World
Millions of Birds Killed by Nighttime Harvesting in Mediterranean
May. 14, 2019 World
May. 2, 2019 Business
Apr. 15, 2019 Production
Lavandin Introduced in Spanish Olive Groves to Prevent Erosion
Apr. 3, 2019 Production
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.
Feb. 11, 2019
Jaencoop to Become Second Largest Olive Oil Producer After Merger
Jaencoop and Olivar de Segura have agreed to merge. The two cooperatives both bring different strengths to the new producer.
Feb. 7, 2019
Europe Challenges US Tariffs on Spanish Olives
The E.U. has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization, but the short-staffed trade entity faces a massive backlog. Spanish olive producers face an uncertain future with a December 2019 deadline looming.
Feb. 4, 2019
Spanish Senators Demand Investigation of Turkish Imports
The search is on to determine whether stolen Syrian olive oil has been imported into Spain under the guise of 'Made in Turkey.' A criminal investigation could be coming.
Jan. 29, 2019
Olive Oil Consumption Falling Among Spain's Youth
A new report released by a Spanish university indicated that a number of factors are contributing to the decrease in local consumption and predicted that it may not recover.
Jan. 22, 2019
Millenary Olive Trees in Spain Named Global Agricultural Heritage Site
The millenary olive trees of Sénia, a territory that stretches in between Barcelona and Valencia, have been formally recognized by the as an important agricultural heritage site.
Jan. 21, 2019
Blockchain Technology Adds Transparency to Spain's Olive Oil Industry
The controversial technology behind cryptocurrencies is at the core of a new project driven by IBM and other players in Spain's olive oil sector to guarantee the traceability of extra virgin olive oils.