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Apr. 6, 2022
Researchers Unveil the Latest Technologies to Help Harvest and Produce Olive Oil
Spanish researchers have worked to develop new technologies in response to what some of the industry's largest stakeholders said they needed most.
Apr. 6, 2022
Rising Sunflower Oil Prices Present Opportunities and Challenges in Spain
Some industry officials believe the country’s surplus of olive oil will alleviate the rising prices of sunflower oil.
Apr. 5, 2022
Transportation Strikes in Spain Lead to Decrease in Olive Oil Exports
Officials warned that the latest setback for the sector may cause irreversible damage and lead to permanent market share loss in some key destinations.
Mar. 2, 2022 News Briefs
Spain and Portugal Request European Aid to Fight Ongoing Drought
Feb. 23, 2022 News Briefs
Feb. 16, 2022 News Briefs
Feb. 11, 2022 News Briefs
Researchers Introduce Fertigation to Andalusian Olive Groves
Feb. 8, 2022 News Briefs
Conservationists Hope to Replicate Success of Biodiversity Project in Northeast Spain
Jan. 25, 2022
Spain Expects to Produce 1.25M Tons of Olive Oil in Current Crop Year
Spain's projected yield would amount to approximately 42 percent of the global olive oil production.
Jan. 19, 2022
Olive Groves Continue Steady Expansion Across Spain
The number of olive groves in Spain increased by 19,230 hectares last year. The Canary Islands and Castilla y Leon experienced the most growth.
Jan. 17, 2022
After Big Gains, Spanish Olive Oil Prices Begin Year Steady
Growing consumption outside of the Mediterranean basin coupled with a strong 2021 harvest in Spain and weaker harvests elsewhere saw prices rise €3.00 per liter.
Jan. 17, 2022
Less Support for Spain’s Traditional Growers in New CAP, Expert Warns
Instead of going directly to farmers, funds will be provided to producer organizations that fulfill the necessary criteria. Olive farmers are expected to lose out.
Jan. 7, 2022
Andalusian Officials Criticize Loss of Funding for Farmers in Proposed Ag. Policy
Andalusia’s regional agriculture minister warned that the current Common Agricultural Proposal in Spain would lead to 53 percent of farmers losing funding.
Jan. 4, 2022
Researchers Identify Xylella Vectors on Balearic Islands
Two species of insects were identified as the main vectors of the deadly olive tree pathogen on the Spanish islands.
Dec. 20, 2021
Promotion of MedDiet Aligns with U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goals
Highlighting the need for public-private-sector cooperation, the Mediterranean Diet Foundation set out its strategy for meeting the goals of the UN 2030 Agenda for sustainable development.
Dec. 18, 2021
Catalonia Pledges €1M to Filomena Recovery, Rejects Most Aid Requests
Local olive farmers are angry after 65 percent of applications for recovery aid were rejected. They argue the authorities are underestimating long-term damage.
Dec. 9, 2021
Spanish Study Reveals Olive Pit Biofuel Potential
A study shows that olive pits provide the highest calorific yield of any comparable fuel source and a lower environmental impact.
Dec. 8, 2021
Calif. Olive Farmers Should Blame Their Government for Inability to Compete with Spain, Not the E.U.
Uncle Sam paid U.S. farmers a record-high $46.5 billion in 2020. Olive farmers in California missed out.
Dec. 7, 2021
Up to 27 Million in Spain Face Water Shortages by 2050, Minister Warns
The southeast of Spain is at the highest risk. New investments in infrastructure and technology are critical to mitigating the impacts of the crisis.
Dec. 6, 2021
Study: Traditional Olive Groves Absorb More Carbon than Intensive Ones
A study from the University of Jaén shows that traditional olive groves directly combat climate change and cause far less environmental damage than intensive cultivation methods.
Nov. 29, 2021
Critics of Nutri-Score Demand Reform to Ratings of PDO and PGI Foods
Officials in France, Italy and Spain want specialty products to be treated differently than processed foods by the labeling system.
Nov. 20, 2021
WTO Rules in Favor of Spanish Producers in Table Olive Dispute
The WTO said anti-subsidy tariffs imposed by the United States on Spanish producers in 2018 were illegal. However, the organization rules anti-dumping tariffs could remain.
Nov. 16, 2021
Higher Prices Blamed for Drop in Spanish Exports
Fourteen months of steadily increasing olive oil prices have come as a blessing to many producers, while exporters face resistance.