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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.

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.

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Mar. 20, 2012

Andalusia Setting Up Its Own Olive Council

Andalusia approved a 26-member Olive Council with representatives from government, industry, consumer groups, experts and business people to promote sustainable development, and improve marketing and olive oil quality.

Mar. 2, 2012

Chile Looks for Stronger Ties with Andalusia

The South American country's burgeoning olive oil industry aims to form an alliance with Jaén and Andalusia, Spain's core olive producing region, to further expansion.

Mar. 2, 2012

Andalusia Leads European Forum of Olive Regions

Andalusian Agriculture Minister, Clara Aguilera, announced a meeting on March 7th in Brussels, of a "European Forum of Olive Regions," an initiative promoted by Andalusia and signed by 13 European production areas.

Feb. 21, 2012

Innovative Study Analyzes Soil Loss in Andalusian Olive Groves

A joint study has analyzed soil loss in some olive groves in Granada planted 250 years ago in sloping areas

Feb. 6, 2012

A Pact to Protect the Andalusian Olive Grove

The Confederation of Employers of Andalusia (CEA), and the Juan Ramón Guillén Foundation signed a collaboration agreement to protect and promote the Andalusian olive groves.

Jan. 29, 2012

The Active Museum of Olive Oil and Sustainability Opens in Jaén

The Andalusian Government, and the Provincial Council of Jaén, opened the Active Museum of Olive Oil and Sustainability today in Mengíbar.

Jan. 22, 2012

Olive Oil Takes Center Stage at Madrid Tourism Exhibition 'Fitur'

It was all about extra virgin olive oil at the international tourism fair, Fitur 2012, that took place in Madrid this week.

Jan. 20, 2012

Andalusia Announces Working Group on Olive Oil Quality Standards

Andalusia’s Minister of Agriculture and Fishing, Clara Aguilera asks the Environment Minister Miguel Arias Cañete to urge Brussels to activate private storage aid.

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