Oct. 12, 2010
Spanish Olive Oil Continues Push into China
A recent study found that 82% of olive oil sold in China is labeled extra virgin, with Spain providing nearly half of the olive oil consumed in the huge emerging market.
Oct. 4, 2010
Pitching an Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Kids
Spanish producer Vega Carabaña says its smooth, slightly fruity and aromatic extra virgin olive oil is just right for children as young as 6 months. The cute packaging doesn't hurt either.
Sep. 29, 2010
Spain's Bogaris Seeks Olive Groves in the U.S. and Chile
The diversified group of real estate, energy and agribusiness companies with headquarters in Seville, Spain predicts new acquisitions of olive plantations in Chile and the U.S. by 2012.
Sep. 28, 2010 Europe
Sep. 24, 2010 Europe
Spanish Supermarket Chain Alcampo Accused of Olive Oil Fraud
Sep. 23, 2010 Production
Hailstorm Destroys Olive Groves in Spain’s Monterrubio de la Serena
Sep. 22, 2010 Europe
Sep. 13, 2010 Europe
Biggest Season Ever for Spanish Olive Oil, Farmers Unimpressed
Sep. 8, 2010
Aid for Andalusian Olive Farmers Battling Fruit Fly
One of the olive grove’s worst enemies, the insect could cause millions of euros of losses if not combated before the next harvest, which begins in December.
Aug. 30, 2010
Spanish Olive Oil Exports to the U.S. Showing Strong Gains
Spanish exports of olive oil to the United States have increased by 17% in the first half of the year, the result of economic circumstances and sustained marketing efforts.
Aug. 26, 2010
New Olive Oil Production in the Canaries
The project offers a promising crop due to the archipelago's favorable climate, the high quality of local olive oil production, and the little water required.
Aug. 24, 2010
Community in Spain Collects Used Olive Oil to Make Soap
An innovative program seeks to reuse the leftover quantities of various oils used in Spanish cooking and convert them to soap and other useful purposes.
Aug. 18, 2010
Andalucía Shores Up Olive Oil Cooperatives with 4.38M Euros
The Andalucían regional government handed out incentives to a number of Spanish cooperatives in an effort to transform and strengthen southern Spain’s olive oil sector.
Aug. 16, 2010
New Eco-Friendly Olive Oil Mill in Lleida
The new highly-advanced mega-mill can function without interruption and has the capacity to process around 350,000 kilos of olives daily to produce 2 million kilos of olive oil per year.
Jul. 31, 2010
AEMO Report: Traditional Olive Oil Cultivation No Longer Profitable
The report offers data from a number of industry experts to conclude that the rising costs of olive oil production are higher than the market prices.
Jul. 26, 2010
An Increase in the Trading of Olive Oil Futures
The trading of olive oil futures on the Spanish MFAO exchange market rose 54%.
Jul. 23, 2010
Spain's AAO Makes 1,030 Inspections For Yearly Report
The Olive Oil Agency (AAO), made the inspections to verify industry information regarding olive oil production for its yearly management report.
Jul. 16, 2010
Adviser Urges Spanish Olive Oil Industry to Make Advances
The urging came at a forum to analyze the current situation in Spain’s olive oil sector and search for new ways to make Spanish olive oil more competitive internationally.
Jul. 5, 2010
Spain Exports Rise 23% Amid Over-Production Fears
Economists expect the 23% increase will help balance the market this season in the face of over-production fears
Jul. 1, 2010
An Olive Oil Cultural Center And Museum in Jaén
The project, known as “Almazara Escaparate”, has an estimated budget of more than 1,300,000 Euros.
Jun. 16, 2010
Spanish Olive Oil Giant Sets Up Shop in India
Borges will concentrate on its three ranges of olive oil — extra virgin, light and pure categories — targeting the markets in Delhi, Mumbai, Banglore, Hydrabad, Chennai and Pune.