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Sep. 24, 2014
Spanish Olive Oil Production Will Drop By Nearly Half, Report Says
GEA Westfalia says global olive oil production will slide to 2.6 million tons this season, down over 20 percent from last year's record.
Sep. 2, 2014
Andalusia Boasts Record Olive Oil Exports Amidst Drought
While Andalusia celebrates record numbers for olive oil exports in the first half of 2014, a drought is forecast to cripple next year's numbers.
Aug. 12, 2014
Spain Replaces Italy as Top Olive Oil Exporter to the U.S. and Japan
The global leader in olive oil production reached a new milestone thanks to a record harvest, and poor showings among European competitors.
Aug. 2, 2014 Europe
Jul. 22, 2014 Europe
Jul. 1, 2014 Europe
Jun. 25, 2014 Health
Jun. 9, 2014 Health
Soil May Have Most Impact on Certain Olive Oil Phytosterol Levels
Apr. 28, 2014
Increase in Virgin Olive Oil Consumption in Spain
Consumption of sunflower oil rose 9.7 percent last year but olive oil remains by far the most popular in Spanish households.
Apr. 16, 2014
Spain’s Standout Success at 2014 NYIOOC
Spain won more prizes than any other country in the latest edition of the New York International Olive Oil Competition.
Mar. 13, 2014
Majorcan Table Olives Win European Protection
Aceituna de Mallorca, or Majorcan table olives, are now listed among Europe's protected agri-food products.
Feb. 28, 2014
The Fun Side of Catalonia’s Olive Oil Fairs
Catalonia’s olive oil fairs are not just a chance to try and buy the new season's oils but usually to have fun, too.
Jan. 5, 2014
Rising Star Sees Big Potential for Olive Oil
Madrid’s three Michelin-starred chef David Muñoz rates olive oil as the gastronomic ingredient with the most promising future.
Oct. 21, 2013
Conditions Ripe in Andalusia for Return to Peak Olive Oil Production
Spain could return to record levels and pump out about 1.6 million tons of olive oil this season, based on a a new forecast that Andalusia alone will make more than 1.3 million tons.
Oct. 15, 2013
Quality Seal Sought to Protect Image of Spanish Olive Oil
Supporters say a proposed quality seal will help protect Spanish olive oil from “smear campaigns" by new producer countries.
Sep. 19, 2013
Spain Expects Stronger Olive Oil Season
Early estimates suggest Spain is set for a return to higher olive oil production in 2013/13 with a harvest well over a million tons.
Jul. 11, 2013
Refillable Oil Bottles Banned in Spanish Bars and Restaurants
The Spanish government is preparing a royal decree banning refillable olive oil containers in restaurants and bars.
May. 2, 2013
Spain’s Olive Oil Farmers Call for Probe Into Price Manipulation
The farmers union COAG wants Spain's competition watchdog to probe alleged price manipulation by olive oil distributors.
Apr. 25, 2013
Spain Selling Less, Buying More Olive Oil
With its harvest a million tons below last season, Spain imported more and exported less, than in any other month in the last four years.
Mar. 4, 2013
There have been no shortage of plans, but very little in the way of action to save the olive oil sector in Spain.
Mar. 4, 2013
Deal Could Stop Use of Olive Oil as Loss Leader
Use of olive oil as a loss leader for Spain’s supermarkets might be snuffed out under talks between retailers and olive oil sector.
Jan. 22, 2013
Olive Oil Healthier and Tastier for Frying
New studies in Jaén, Spain suggest extra virgin olive oil is healthier, tastier and often cheaper than other oils when frying food.
Jan. 10, 2013
Spain’s Competition Watchdog Says Deoleo-Hojiblanca Deal Could Harm Competition
Spain’s competition commission sees potential problems with a proposed deal joining the two olive oil giants.