Sep. 19, 2011
Virgin Olive Oil Prices Hit Trigger Level for European Aid
The average price for virgin olive oil is now so low in Spain that the European Commission has no choice but to subsidize storage until the market improves, the Spanish government and olive oil producers said today.
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. 27, 2011
Commissioner's Answer Still "No" to Aid for Private Olive Oil Storage
Despite receiving a petition with 50,000 supporting signatures from Spain alone, the European Commission today stood firm on its rejection of calls for the introduction of private storage aid for olive oil.
Apr. 17, 2011 Europe
Spanish Watchdog Says Private Storage Aid Potentially Anti-Competitive
Apr. 1, 2011 Europe
Mar. 29, 2011 Europe
Thousands to Welcome Cioloş in Cordoba Friday with Calls for Storage Aid
Mar. 18, 2011 Europe
Commissioner Says He Will Analyze Spain's Call for Private Storage Aid
Mar. 3, 2011 Europe
Spain's Farmers Call for a Clamp-Down on Olive Oil Price Abuses
Feb. 23, 2011
European Commission Rejects Private Storage of Olive Oil
The European Commission says the bargaining clout of large-scale distributors is at the root of Spain's olive oil price plunge — not a market disturbance.
Jul. 8, 2010
The so-called “Euro-Leaf” will now be obligatory on pre-packaged organic food products that have been produced in any of EU Member States and meet the necessary standards.