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Jun. 23, 2011
Andalusia Pledges €40M for Producers, Rules Out More Origin Designations
The Andalusian regional government has allocated 40 million euros ($56.6m) to provide short-term loans so its olive oil producers can avoid selling at a loss.
May. 10, 2011
Minister Aguilera Announces Plan for Olive Oil Market Restructuring
The agriculture and fisheries minister said "we need to look outside of Spain because we’re witnessing growth of olive oil production in other Mediterranean countries that are going to compete with Andalusia.”
Apr. 28, 2011
High Level Meeting to Address Low Olive Oil Prices and Industry Fragmentation
While still hoping for some temporary respite from low prices via EU private storage measures, stakeholders will gather on May 20 to consider changes with longer-term impacts.
Apr. 5, 2011 Europe
Apr. 4, 2011 Production
Andalusia Conference on the Future of Traditional Olive Oil Production
Mar. 22, 2011 Asia
Jan. 6, 2011 Europe
Spain Olive Oil Giant Hojiblanca Gets 3,000 Ton Order from China Co.
Dec. 5, 2010 Europe
Nov. 1, 2010
Book Details the History of Olive Oil in Andalusia
The 430-page book, available for download, presents an exhaustive analysis of the olive oil world, from its origins to its current use and their importance in the socio-economic development of Andalusia.
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. 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. 12, 2010
Andalucían Olive Oil Producer Courts Booming Chinese Market
The Andalucían ministry hopes to facilitate the introduction of Spanish olive oil brands that have yet to penetrate the Chinese market as well as consolidate the position of existing brands there.
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.