Apr. 15, 2019
Lavandin Introduced in Spanish Olive Groves to Prevent Erosion
Lavandin is the most recent crop being planted in Andalusia to help prevent erosion, promote biodiversity and provide farmers with supplemental income.
Apr. 3, 2019
Organic Olive Cultivation Increasing Worldwide
The organic land area used for olive cultivation across the world has almost tripled since 2004.
Apr. 3, 2019
Facial Recognition May Complement Taste Tests
Researchers are developing facial recognition software with the aim to enhance the accuracy of panel testing.
Apr. 2, 2019 Business
The Indian Olive Oil Market Shows Potential, but Comes at a Price
Mar. 27, 2019 Business
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Feb. 28, 2019 World
Feb. 28, 2019
35,000 Tons of Stolen Syrian Olive Oil May Already Be in Europe
This figure represents about half of the olive oil that has reportedly smuggled out from Afrin. A new pro-Turkish ally in the occupied Syrian territory denies the oil "was stolen" at all.
Feb. 26, 2019
Spain Tops List of World's Healthiest Countries
Bloomberg's Healthiest Country Index ranked Spain as the healthiest country in the world in 2019, beating out Italy. Healthy eating habits and the Mediterranean diet are mainly responsible for the increase.
Feb. 12, 2019
Canary Islands Seek to Strengthen Emerging Olive Oil Industry
The consolidation of the olive oil industry in the Canary Islands is moving at a fast pace. The number of olive trees being cultivated has grown quickly as has olive oil production.
Feb. 11, 2019
Jaencoop to Become Second Largest Olive Oil Producer After Merger
Jaencoop and Olivar de Segura have agreed to merge. The two cooperatives both bring different strengths to the new producer.
Feb. 7, 2019
Europe Challenges US Tariffs on Spanish Olives
The E.U. has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization, but the short-staffed trade entity faces a massive backlog. Spanish olive producers face an uncertain future with a December 2019 deadline looming.
Feb. 4, 2019
Spanish Senators Demand Investigation of Turkish Imports
The search is on to determine whether stolen Syrian olive oil has been imported into Spain under the guise of 'Made in Turkey.' A criminal investigation could be coming.
Jan. 29, 2019
Olive Oil Consumption Falling Among Spain's Youth
A new report released by a Spanish university indicated that a number of factors are contributing to the decrease in local consumption and predicted that it may not recover.
Jan. 22, 2019
Millenary Olive Trees in Spain Named Global Agricultural Heritage Site
The millenary olive trees of Sénia, a territory that stretches in between Barcelona and Valencia, have been formally recognized by the as an important agricultural heritage site.
Jan. 21, 2019
Blockchain Technology Adds Transparency to Spain's Olive Oil Industry
The controversial technology behind cryptocurrencies is at the core of a new project driven by IBM and other players in Spain's olive oil sector to guarantee the traceability of extra virgin olive oils.
Jan. 17, 2019
International Shortage of Olive Oil to Be Compensated by Spain
European Union olive oil producers fared poorly this year. Spain, the notable exception, is well poised to make up the difference in the export market.
Jan. 15, 2019
Turkey Accused of Selling Stolen Syrian Olive Oil as Its Own
Several different groups ranging from politicians to non-governmental organizations and news outlets have documented the alleged plunder of Syrian olive oil.
Jan. 14, 2019
Building an Olive Oil Destination in Úbeda
The olive oil museum in Úbeda creates an interactive experience where visitors may learn about the crop's history, production process and sample various local oils all in one place.
Jan. 14, 2019
The Honey Olive Grove: A Sustainable Solution
This polyculture system brings several benefits to the olive grove in a context of sustainability and resilience to extreme weather.
Jan. 11, 2019
Testing New Ways to Plant Olive Groves Near Madrid
Polycultural olive groves are coming to the Community of Madrid. A new operational group hopes their implementation will increase profits and safeguard against disease.
Jan. 11, 2019
Rioja Alavesa's Olive Oil Renaissance
Rioja Alavesa is famous for its wine production. A new book details the Basque sub-region's olive oil history as local groups work to revitalize the sector.