Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) / page 4
Jul. 20, 2020
E.U. to Allow Member States to Regulate Olive Oil Supply
The decision comes as the three main institutions responsible for legislation in the trading bloc agreed on an extension to the Common Agricultural Policy. Spain’s main agricultural cooperative has welcomed the move.
Jun. 11, 2020
Proposed Reforms to Spanish Olive Oil Sector Met With Skepticism
The Spanish government has put forward a package of 10 measures to help shore up the country's struggling olive oil industry.
Oct. 10, 2019
Tens of Thousands Protest Olive Oil Prices in Madrid
Protestors called on the Spanish government and European Union to change how the industry is regulated, help producers cope with low prices and protect Spanish olive oil from U.S. tariffs.
Jun. 17, 2019 Business
Oct. 18, 2017 Business
EU Report Predicts 45 percent Increase in Olive Oil Exports by 2026
Dec. 7, 2015 Europe
Nov. 11, 2013 Europe
EU Olive Oil Sector Eager for Details of New School Promotion Plan
Oct. 28, 2013 World
Sep. 2, 2013
In Italy, Tax Reduction Will Help Olive Growers
Unaprol Chairman Massimo Gargano takes stock of the situation as Italy reduces the burden for agricultural properties.
Jul. 24, 2013
Whether any common ground will emerge in the two wings of U.S. trade policy is anyone’s guess, but it seems unlikely.
May. 21, 2013
Decision Against Greece Upheld for CAP Violations
Greece will need to get by with $320 million less subsidies, after to a court found it failed to comply with CAP rules.
Mar. 18, 2013
European Parliament Provides Some Comfort for Spanish Olive Oil
A hatchet still hovers over subsidies paid to farmers, but the Parliament gave them some hope of easing the imminent blow.
Mar. 8, 2013
Olive Oil Sector Eyes European Vote Next Week
Europe’s olive oil sector will come a step closer to knowing its fate when the full European Parliament votes in Strasbourg next week.
Dec. 27, 2012
EU Olive Farmers' Wishlist for Change
Olive oil producers are firming up their positions on the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and an action plan for the olive oil sector.
Oct. 24, 2011
Olive Oil Industry Groups Reject Proposals for CAP Reform
Proposals include limiting the subsidies large farms can receive, and allocating a fixed amount per hectare rather than according to the production history -- a change that would see France and Spain lose the most, according to reports.