Oct. 27, 2021
Study: Agricultural Intensification Hurts Olive Grove Productivity
Researchers in Andalusia found that agricultural intensification hurt olive groves by eliminating the natural predators of pests and depleting soil quality.
Oct. 21, 2021
Italian Trade Group Backs Pan-European Traceability Rules
In wake of the new legislation passed in Spain, the Italian producer association said it is time for all European countries to adopt the same practices.
Oct. 19, 2021
Olive Oil Production in Spain Expected to Fall, Officials Say
Spain is expected to produce about 1.3 million tons of olive oil in the 2021/22 crop year. Poor weather conditions in Andalusia are largely to blame.
Sep. 28, 2021 World
5.5 Million Hectares of Traditional Olive Groves at Risk of Abandonment
Sep. 23, 2021 News Briefs
WTO Delays Judgement on Spanish Black Olive Tariffs for Third Time
Sep. 17, 2021 World
Rehabilitating Olive Trees in Aragón to Stem Spain’s Rural Exodus
Sep. 14, 2021 News Briefs
As Deadline Passes to Decide Future of U.S. Tariffs, Spanish Table Olive Producers Suffer
Sep. 14, 2021 News Briefs
Sep. 14, 2021
Intensive Olive Farms Contribute to Desertification in Spain, Experts Warn
Researchers caution that one-fifth of Spain is at risk of desertification. Poor agricultural and land-use practices paired with historic mismanagement are largely to blame.
Sep. 8, 2021
Spain Approves New Rules Governing Olive Oil Quality and Standards
The new laws update the previous ones from 1983 and are meant to add value for producers, promote consumption and fight fraud.
Aug. 30, 2021
Spain Regains Position of Second Largest Olive Oil Exporter to the U.S.
In the first half of 2021 olive oil exports from Spain to the U.S. increased by nearly 40 percent. Andalusian exports largely fueled the growth.
Aug. 7, 2021
Drought Likely to Cause Production Decrease in Spain, Leading Cooperative Predicts
Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias said that the news is not all bad, with olive oil exports buoyed by increased demand from the United States.
Jul. 29, 2021
Only One Percent of Olive Growers Expected to Lose Funding Under Spain’s New CAP
The new Common Agricultural Policy will benefit traditional growers, organic growers, young farmers and women at the expense of the largest producers.
Jul. 20, 2021
Plans for Olive Oil Research Institute in Jaén Come One Step Closer to Fruition
The new institute at the University of Jaén will push innovation in olive growing and olive oil production and promote research efforts.
Jul. 20, 2021
Olive Groves Lead the Way in Efforts to Boost Organic Farming in Spain
Organic olive groves already cover an area larger than Luxembourg in Spain. The crop is also the second-fastest-growing category of organic cropland.
Jul. 9, 2021
Meet One of Spain’s Hobby Olive Growers
Representing less than one percent of all Spanish olive groves, non-commercial growers face a unique set of joys and challenges associated with oil production.
Jul. 7, 2021
Andalusian Olive Oil Exports Rebound After Challenging Harvest
Exports to six of Andalusia’s top 10 olive oil trading partners increased in the first four months of 2021, according to Extenda.
Jun. 30, 2021
Spanish Researchers Begin Trialing Olive-Derived Treatment for Long Covid
A supplement made from polyphenols from olives and flavonoids from oranges will be given to patients to try and alleviate the symptoms associated with long Covid.
Jun. 29, 2021
Planas: Traditional Olive Growers Will Be Protected in New Common Agricultural Policy
In an address to the Spanish Senate, the minister of agriculture celebrated the strong year for the olive oil sector and struck an optimistic tone for the future.
Jun. 29, 2021
Andalusia Seeks to Make Olive Production More Profitable With Tourism Initiative
The tourism €1.4 million initiative will help promote olive oil tourism experiences throughout the autonomous community.
Jun. 21, 2021
13 New Olive Varieties Discovered in Catalonia
Researchers are currently studying the genetic traits of the newly-discovered autochthonous varieties to see how they cope with the area’s extreme weather.
Jun. 21, 2021
Producers Across Spain Celebrate NYIOOC Success
Despite having inclement weather and the pandemic to contend with, Spanish producers had one of their best years at the industry's most prestigious competition.
Jun. 15, 2021
Andalusian Producers Overcome Obstacles to Triumph at 2021 NYIOOC
Andalusian producers celebrated an excellent year at the World Competition, despite severe weather and Covid-19 dampening the 2020 harvest.