Sep. 20, 2016
Ongoing Battle Over Refillable Bottles in Spain
Efforts continue to ensure that restaurants, hotels and caterers are in compliance with the Spanish Royal Decree that prohibits refilling olive oil bottles. This summer a council in Jaen and a farmers association have taken new measures.
Sep. 7, 2016
Supermarkets in Spain Accused of Pricing Olive Oil Lower Than Cost
Supermarket chains are repeatedly reported for infringing the law by reducing prices lower than cost, while olive oil producers are losing a lot more than their patience.
Aug. 15, 2016
The Last Charcoal Man of Seville
Years ago, Spanish cities had a store in every neighborhood. José Luis Aguilar is the last charcoal merchant in Seville.
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Jan. 19, 2016
Spain’s Olive Pomace Oil Industry Gets a Voice
The Ministry of Agriculture, Nutrition and Environment recognized a new group to promote olive pomace oil.
Dec. 18, 2015
Spain’s Olive Oil Market Expected to Stabilize
Given low reserves from last season, Spain is set to meet demand with this year’s higher production.
Dec. 14, 2015
Farmers in Spain Seek Stop to Duty-Free Imports from Morocco
COAG Andalucia raises concerns over Moroccan olive oil imports after the annulment of 2012 EU trade agreement.
Dec. 14, 2015
A lack of rain and warm weather lead to a short harvest and potentially lower olive oil production levels.
Dec. 11, 2015
String of Thefts Rattle Olive Farms in Spain
Farmers are carrying out night-time patrols in some areas and calling for support from the local authorities after a rash of brazen robberies.
Dec. 7, 2015
Harvest Will Not Recoup Low Stocks in Spain
A report by the USDA Global Agricultural Information Network estimates that production in Spain this season will not make up for the depleted stores.
Nov. 30, 2015
Low Olive Oil Reserves Cast Shadow on Spain’s Increased Production
With an estimated 400,000-ton production increase over last year, limited reserves mean inventory will only increase by an estimated 80,000 tons.
Nov. 20, 2015
San Isidro Labrador Cooperative Joins Interóleo
Andalusia’s second-largest olive oil seller incorporated its third new member in five months.
Oct. 30, 2015
Spain's 2014-2015 Production Off by Half
The Spanish government announced total production of 841,700 tons for the 2014-2015 season, down 53 percent from the year before.
Oct. 29, 2015
Farmers' Union in Jaén Calls for Official EU Production Estimates
The world’s top-producing olive region claims other countries’ lack of transparency harms Spanish producers.
Oct. 26, 2015
Spain Forecasts Production of 1.2M Tons
The world production leader said the 2015-2016 harvest should yield 1.2 million tons of olive oil.
Feb. 6, 2015
Madrid Fusión Shines Light on Spanish Olive Oil
Madrid Fusión 2015 conducted three days of creative showcases and culinary demonstrations with liberal use of extra virgin olive oil.
Dec. 8, 2014
Travel Notes: Magnificent Siurana
Priorat is what I can only describe as the most visually intense part of Siurana, and here I must try to curb my hyperbole. I doubt I will succeed.
Nov. 10, 2014
Spanish Olive Oil, Main Protagonist at Fórum Gastronómico
Mexico was the guest country but Spanish olive oil was the main protagonist at the Fórum Gastronómico hosted in Barcelona.
Oct. 22, 2014
Not Such a Mediterranean Diet for College Students in Spain
A recent study finds that most Spanish university students opt for a diet that is high in meat and dairy but low in fruits and vegetables.