Jul. 7, 2017
Xylella Fastidiosa Threatens Andalusia
A deadly, fast-spreading bacteria that poses a lethal threat to olive trees has been detected on the Spanish mainland for the first time -- putting half of the world's olive oil supply at risk.
Mar. 5, 2017
Andalusia's Exports Reach Record €2.5 Billion
The Spanish region surpassed €2.5 billion in olive oil exports in 2016, setting a new record.
Nov. 14, 2016
Spanish Cooperatives Meet in Córdoba
Major Spanish cooperatives gathered early this week to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of their collaboration as well as estimated production.
Aug. 26, 2016 World
Oct. 29, 2015 Europe
Farmers' Union in Jaén Calls for Official EU Production Estimates
Mar. 5, 2015 World
Oct. 30, 2014 Europe
Spanish Scientists Awarded for Research on Olive Cultivation
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.
Jul. 22, 2014
Farmgate Prices Up 20 Percent in Spain
Prices are trending upward on predictions of a significant decrease in production for the upcoming campaign in Andalusia.
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.
Nov. 9, 2012
On a recent, very rainy trip to Andalusia I visited Almazara Caseria de la Virgen, an organic olive farm and mill near Alomartes.
Oct. 23, 2012
Latest Forecast Still Gloomy for Spanish Olive Oil Harvest
New and more thorough estimates have pegged Andalusia’s olive oil production at about half the average of the last five harvests.
Oct. 11, 2012
More Organic Olive Groves in Andalusia
In 2011 there were 21 percent more organic olive groves than the previous year in the world's leading olive oil production region.
Sep. 28, 2012
Rain, Olive Oil Prices Drop in Spain
Rain in southern Spain in the last few days could boost the expected lean olive oil production this season, which officially starts Monday.
Sep. 28, 2012
Olive Oil 'Tortas' a Sevillian Export Success
Extra virgin olive oil is the only preservative in - and forms a quarter of - Seville’s traditional ‘Torta de Aceite de Castilleja de la Cuesta’, which has gone from a home-made pastry to a product exported to five continents.
Aug. 10, 2012
Olive Oil 'Workshops' for Disadvantaged Children in Spain
Workshops organized by the ‘La Caixa’ Foundation were held throughout June and July to introduce the world of olive oil to disadvantaged children.
Jun. 28, 2012
New University Courses in Portugal Focus on Olive Oil Quality, Sustainability
Three universities and the International Olive Council are collaborating in a series of courses to be held this summer in Portugal.
Jun. 6, 2012
Ávila Tasting Room Showcases International Selection of Olive Oils
The ancient olive mill, La Moraleda, of Santa Cruz del Valle in Andalucia, Spain, has opened an international tasting room in its Museum of Extra Virgin Olive Oil of Mediterranean countries.
May. 22, 2012
Canena Castle Hosts 'Jaén Experience'
The first edition of "Jaen Experience" organized by the company Castillo de Canena Olive Juice was visited by over 1,000 people who enjoyed countless culinary delights.
Apr. 16, 2012
Born to Promote Andalusian Gastronomy and Tourism
The Andalusian Academy of Gastronomy and Tourism brings together those who have worked for the quality and promotion of food, and its relationship to tourism.
Mar. 27, 2012
Citoliva Opens Olive Oil 'Cooking Lab' in Jaén
In a bid to further increase innovation and knowledge in the area of olive oil, the Andalusian technological center CITOLIVA has opened the first cooking '"laboratory" in Spain solely dedicated to olive oil.
Mar. 21, 2012
Drought Dooms Run of Bumper Havests in Spain
Spain’s next olive harvest could be down 50 percent due to the current drought, agricultural union ASAJA warned today.