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Mar. 17, 2016
Spanish Wine Country Celebrates its Olive Oil
World-famous wine-producing region Rioja Alavesa swaps wine glasses for olive oil tastings at its Fifth Annual Olive Oil Festival
Mar. 2, 2016
Schoolchildren Celebrate 'Andalusia Day' with Traditional Breakfast of Toast and Olive Oil
In celebration of Andalucía Day, the region distributes thousands of bottles of olive oil to schools, encouraging children to eat one of Spain’s most traditional breakfast dishes, toast with olive oil.
Jan. 19, 2016
Jaén's Olive Oil Production Falling Short of Forecast
With Andalusia 40 percent behind estimated production, ASAJA-Jaén expresses doubt about hitting the government’s forecast
Jan. 19, 2016 Europe
Dec. 18, 2015 Europe
Dec. 14, 2015 Europe
Farmers in Spain Seek Stop to Duty-Free Imports from Morocco
Dec. 14, 2015 Production
Dec. 11, 2015 World
Dec. 7, 2015
Harvest Will Not Recoup Low Stocks in Spain
A report by the USDA Global Agricultural Information Network estimates that production in Spain this season will not make up for the depleted stores.
Nov. 30, 2015
Low Olive Oil Reserves Cast Shadow on Spain’s Increased Production
With an estimated 400,000-ton production increase over last year, limited reserves mean inventory will only increase by an estimated 80,000 tons.
Nov. 20, 2015
San Isidro Labrador Cooperative Joins Interóleo
Andalusia’s second-largest olive oil seller incorporated its third new member in five months.
Oct. 30, 2015
Spain's 2014-2015 Production Off by Half
The Spanish government announced total production of 841,700 tons for the 2014-2015 season, down 53 percent from the year before.
Oct. 29, 2015
Farmers' Union in Jaén Calls for Official EU Production Estimates
The world’s top-producing olive region claims other countries’ lack of transparency harms Spanish producers.
Oct. 26, 2015
Spain Forecasts Production of 1.2M Tons
The world production leader said the 2015-2016 harvest should yield 1.2 million tons of olive oil.
Feb. 6, 2015
Madrid Fusión Shines Light on Spanish Olive Oil
Madrid Fusión 2015 conducted three days of creative showcases and culinary demonstrations with liberal use of extra virgin olive oil.
Dec. 8, 2014
Travel Notes: Magnificent Siurana
Priorat is what I can only describe as the most visually intense part of Siurana, and here I must try to curb my hyperbole. I doubt I will succeed.
Nov. 10, 2014
Spanish Olive Oil, Main Protagonist at Fórum Gastronómico
Mexico was the guest country but Spanish olive oil was the main protagonist at the Fórum Gastronómico hosted in Barcelona.
Oct. 22, 2014
Not Such a Mediterranean Diet for College Students in Spain
A recent study finds that most Spanish university students opt for a diet that is high in meat and dairy but low in fruits and vegetables.
Oct. 21, 2014
Dcoop Acquires Cargill’s Share of Mercaoleo
The Spanish cooperative purchased Cargill's half of a joint venture that began in 2007, taking control of Mercaoleo's huge bottling plant.
Oct. 13, 2014
Groups Work to Improve Viability of Table Olives in Andalusia
Agricultural organizations and Spain's Ministry of Agriculture are working to create a working plan to improve the struggling sector.
Oct. 13, 2014
The 16th International Gastronomy Congress showcased extra virgin olive oil and its many culinary applications.
Oct. 6, 2014
Deoleo and FINUT Agree to Further Olive Oil Research
The world leader in bottled olive oil has reached an agreement with the Iberoamerican Nutrition Foundation (FINUT) to support innovation.
Sep. 25, 2014
Spanish Olive Oil Exports Surpass One Million Metric Tons
An exceptional campaign winds down with the news of yet another milestone for Spain's olive oil export sector.