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Dec. 1, 2022
Olive Pits Fuel Flights from Seville
Biofuel from olive pits and other organic waste cut carbon dioxide emissions of more than 200 flights by 200 tons.
Nov. 28, 2022
Spanish Company Awarded for 'Olive Beer'
Adding Empeltre olive extract during fermentation endows OliBa with the flavors, aromas and colors of the endemic Spanish variety, the company said.
Nov. 17, 2022
Spain's Minister of Agriculture Calls on Olive Oil Sector to Keep Prices Affordable
Luis Planas said that there should be enough olive oil to meet domestic and international demand but warned the whole sector needs to work together.
Nov. 17, 2022 Production
Nov. 14, 2022 Olive Varieties
Researchers Study How Lack of Chill Hours Impacts Olive Development, Oil Quality
Nov. 9, 2022 News Briefs
Olive Growers in Extremadura Ask for Expansion of Wage Subsidies
Nov. 9, 2022 Europe
Authorities Fear Europe’s Drought Will Stretch Through Winter
Nov. 2, 2022 Business
Spain Lowers Barriers for Agricultural Workers to Access Wage Subsidies
Oct. 31, 2022
Officials in Castilla-La Mancha Look to Oleotourism to Boost Farmer Incomes
Officials and farmers are working to build new tourist accommodations, organize tastings, and draw visitors to mils.
Oct. 26, 2022
Spain Wraps up 2021/22 Campaign with Record Sales
Officials estimated that 1 million tons of olive oil were exported with the remaining 600,000 tons sold domestically. Ending stocks are expected to remain stable.
Oct. 24, 2022
As Reservoirs Dry Up, Spain Establishes Water Policy Board
The board will coordinate efforts between the public and private sectors and make proposals to increase energy efficiency, save water and digitalize farms.
Oct. 17, 2022
Olive Oil Aisles Result in Superior Supermarket Sales
Grouping all the olive oils in a single aisle and providing information about them resulted in an 18-percent increase in sales. Extra virgin olive oil sales rose 13 percent.
Oct. 13, 2022
Olive Oil Prices Hit Record Highs in Spain After 'Unprecedented' Market Events
Prices for all grades of olive oil shot up after the Spanish and Andalusian governments released official harvest estimates well below initial expectations.
Oct. 6, 2022
Producers in Andalusia Brace for Second Worst Harvest on Record
Olive oil production in Andalusia is expected to be nearly 50 percent below the rolling five-year average. The table olive harvest will also be significantly lower.
Sep. 29, 2022
Organic Olive Groves Continue to Flourish in Spain
Andalusia and Aragón experienced the most significant increases in organic olive cultivation.
Sep. 22, 2022
Spanish Ministers Highlight Importance of Researching Health Benefits of Olive Oil
The ministers of agriculture and science pledged more funds to research and announced ambitions for Spain to become a leading global food science hub.
Sep. 19, 2022
In Spain, Olive Oil Sales Rise with Margins Along Production Chain
Olive oil sales were 28 percent higher in August 2022 than the previous year. Prices are also rising at origin for producers.
Sep. 13, 2022
Harvest Outlook Worsens in Spain
Rain is in the forecast for this week, but producers are still expecting what could be the third-lowest yield since records began.
Sep. 12, 2022
Drought, Heat Hit the Table Olive Harvest in Spain
Prices will rise due to poor harvests elsewhere and increasing production costs.
Sep. 9, 2022
Drought on Iberian Peninsula Expected to Persist Through November
With no signs of significant rains anytime soon, the debate about the future of agriculture on the peninsula is underway.
Aug. 26, 2022
Growers and Producers in Jaén Could Lose €1B Due to Poor Harvest
Officials are calling on the government to cut taxes on fuel and other production inputs and lift some water restrictions for rainfed groves.
Aug. 26, 2022
Initial Estimates Forecast 1M Tons of Olive Oil Production in Spain
The ongoing drought and scorching summer temperatures are being blamed for the significant production decrease across Spain.
Aug. 23, 2022
Olive Harvest in Valencia Predicted to Fall by 75 Percent
The regional farmers union warns the decline could result in €70 million of losses. They want expanded insurance coverage and financial aid to help growers get by.