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Aug. 31, 2020
Spanish Table Olive Exports to U.S. Fall Further
Table olive exports from Spain to the United States fell by almost a third in the first half of 2020. U.S. tariffs are blamed for the steep drop.
Aug. 21, 2020
Spain's Farmers Welcome Low Harvest Forecasts
An official for one of Spain’s main agricultural unions argues that steadily rising global consumption paired with a decrease in production may lead to more demand for Spanish olive oil and cause prices to rise.
Aug. 19, 2020
Spanish Olive Oil Exports to U.S. Plummet in First Half of 2020
Olive oil exports from Spain to the U.S. dropped by 39 percent in the first half of the year. Farmers and exporters blame tariffs for the decline.
Jul. 20, 2020 News Briefs
Jaén Launches Initiative to Increase Sustainability, Profitability
Jul. 20, 2020 News Briefs
Jul. 16, 2020 News Briefs
Jul. 16, 2020 Business
Tariff Threats, Covid Aftermath Hang Over Spain's Table Olive Harvest
Jul. 10, 2020 News Briefs
Having Survived Invasion and Disease, Millenary Olive Tree Recognized in Spain
Jul. 6, 2020
Trade Group Donates 190k Liters of Pomace Oil to Hospitality Sector in Spain
In the wake of the pandemic, the Spanish interprofessional, Oriva, will distribute the refined oil to 12,500 hotels, restaurants and caterers.
Jul. 6, 2020
As Covid Cases Drop in Spain, Plans to Protest Ramp Back Up
Olive growers and oil producers are resuming their public campaigns calling for more support for a sector in turmoil.
Jul. 1, 2020
Olive Oil Consumption in Spain Continues to Grow
A new report from the country's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries said olive oil consumption grew by more than three percent for the second straight year. Demand for extra virgin olive oil has led the way.
Jun. 24, 2020
Spain Bets on Biorefineries to Find New Revenue for Small Producers
Olive oil producers and researchers are working to bring biorefineries to rural producers in Andalusia. The goal is to supplement revenues while making mills more sustainable.
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.
Jun. 5, 2020
Farmers Blame Law Violators for Low Olive Oil Prices
An association of Spanish farmers said violations by large companies explain what is continuing to drive olive oil prices lower and called for whistleblower protections.
May. 27, 2020
Agriculture Minister's Plea Bespeaks Turmoil in Spain's Olive Oil Sector
Distress on the international market, the Covid-19 aftermath and U.S. tariffs on imports stir the world's largest olive oil producer.
May. 26, 2020
Spain Requests More EU Support for Olive Oil Producers
Spain has asked the European Commission to afford olive oil producers similar protection to other agriculturalists.
May. 13, 2020
Spanish Producers Among the Early Winners at 2020 NYIOOC
With 25 awards so far, Spain and Italy lead this year's ranking at the world's most prestigious olive oil quality contest, which is unveiling the results throughout the week.
May. 7, 2020
Producers: Spanish Olive Oil Prices Inconsistent With Market Conditions
Spanish farmers and growers have had to contend with sales prices well below the production costs for two seasons in a row. COAG is now demanding an official investigation on prices that have shrunk 37 percent since March 2018
Apr. 17, 2020
Spain Deploys New Technology to Combat Olive Tree Pathogens
Spain's leading non-profit focused on agribusiness is deploying and testing a series of new early detection methods, biocontrol programs and biostimulants to help stem the spread of two deadly olive tree pathogens.
Apr. 17, 2020
Producers in Spain Prepare for New Reality as Crisis Grinds On
The immediate economic impact of the coronavirus crisis is being felt by producers in Spain to varying degrees as they gauge its lasting effects on the sector.
Mar. 21, 2020
Farmers Help Fight Coronavirus in Spain
Farmers use their tractors to disinfect public places, while farmworkers are constrained by traffic limitations trying to reach work.
Mar. 19, 2020
Demand for Olive Oil in Spain Rises as Country Goes Into Coronavirus Lockdown
As anxious shoppers crowded into supermarkets, olive oil was at the top of many of their lists. Factories are running 24/7 to ensure supermarket shelves remain stocked.
Mar. 19, 2020
Laws Governing Olive Oil Sector in Spain Set to Change
Updated legislation will require the implementation of a new traceability system and change labeling requirements.