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Feb. 18, 2019
Protesters Demand Aid for Olive Growers
The Orange Vests movement organized a demonstration in Rome to ask the government ad hoc measures for the Apulian and national olive oil sector.
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
The Changing Face of Alentejo's Olive Oil
The Alqueva dam may have thrown a lifeline to some of Alentejo's traditional producers, but nearly 20 years later, it has also brought along new challenges that may prove to be insurmountable.
Feb. 11, 2019 Business
Jaencoop to Become Second Largest Olive Oil Producer After Merger
Feb. 7, 2019 Business
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Jan. 29, 2019
Olive Farming Around the 'Navel of the World'
After years of decline and neglect, olive farming and oil production are making a comeback in the historic Greek region.
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. 23, 2019
French Court Bans Popular Herbicide
The world's most widely-used herbicide, developed by Monsanto, is now banned in France.
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.
Jan. 17, 2019
Sommelier Program to Commence in London
The London edition of the acclaimed six-day olive oil sommelier course will begin this weekend in Bloomsbury.
Jan. 17, 2019
International Shortage of Olive Oil to Be Compensated by Spain
European Union olive oil producers fared poorly this year. Spain, the notable exception, is well poised to make up the difference in the export market.
Jan. 16, 2019
Herzegovian Farmer Looks to Keep Momentum After New York Win
The Skegro Family Winery is paving the way for high-quality extra virgin olive oil production in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Jan. 15, 2019
Turkey Accused of Selling Stolen Syrian Olive Oil as Its Own
Several different groups ranging from politicians to non-governmental organizations and news outlets have documented the alleged plunder of Syrian olive oil.
Jan. 14, 2019
Building an Olive Oil Destination in Úbeda
The olive oil museum in Úbeda creates an interactive experience where visitors may learn about the crop's history, production process and sample various local oils all in one place.
Jan. 14, 2019
The Honey Olive Grove: A Sustainable Solution
This polyculture system brings several benefits to the olive grove in a context of sustainability and resilience to extreme weather.
Jan. 11, 2019
Testing New Ways to Plant Olive Groves Near Madrid
Polycultural olive groves are coming to the Community of Madrid. A new operational group hopes their implementation will increase profits and safeguard against disease.
Jan. 11, 2019
Rioja Alavesa's Olive Oil Renaissance
Rioja Alavesa is famous for its wine production. A new book details the Basque sub-region's olive oil history as local groups work to revitalize the sector.
Jan. 10, 2019
Will 'Oleoturismo' in Jaén Be the Next Big Thing?
Tourists plan their trips around visiting vineyards or restaurants all the time. These days, olive oil is on the list, too.
Jan. 9, 2019
Researchers Use Mathematical Models to Optimize Olive Oil Production
Using response surface methodology, Spanish scientists can now predict the impact that different variables have on the olive oil production process.