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 Business
Jaencoop to Become Second Largest Olive Oil Producer After Merger
Feb. 7, 2019 Business
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Jan. 22, 2019 World
Millenary Olive Trees in Spain Named Global 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.
Jan. 10, 2019
Will 'Oleoturismo' in Jaén Be the Next Big Thing?
Tourists plan their trips around visiting vineyards or restaurants all the time. These days, olive oil is on the list, too.
Jan. 9, 2019
Researchers Use Mathematical Models to Optimize Olive Oil Production
Using response surface methodology, Spanish scientists can now predict the impact that different variables have on the olive oil production process.
Jan. 7, 2019
Turning Olive Stones Into Decorative Furniture
Paninos, a company based in the south of Spain, takes what has traditionally been a waste byproduct of olive oil production and turned it into an additional revenue stream.
Dec. 11, 2018
Spain's Olive Oil Ambition: To Be the World's Best
The world’s top producer wants to be the best, not just the biggest. They’re on track.
Dec. 11, 2018
Revolution in Extremadura’s Olive Sector Increases Its Economic Importance
Extremadura’s sector is undergoing an important transformation with the expansion of intensive olive crops.
Oct. 31, 2018
La Rioja Preserves Its Olive Heritage to Improve Production
The Government of La Rioja is engaged in a multi-year effort that pursues the recuperation and preservation of indigenous olive varieties in an effort to develop unique olive oils.
Oct. 29, 2018
Spain's Olive Oil Sector Launches Ambitious Research on Xylella
Xylella fastidiosa is a serious concern for Spain's olive oil sector and its interprofessional body is supporting research efforts to fight it.
Oct. 16, 2018
Study in Spain Confirms Olive Tree as Strategic Crop to Recover Biodiversity
Olive groves have lost a lot of their biodiversity, but according to new findings of a study in Andalusia, there still are opportunities for recovery.