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Nov. 27, 2012

Two More Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oils Close to Clinching PDO Status

Navarra and Lucena are near to claiming Denomination of Origin status in Europe.

Nov. 8, 2012

David Oliver Fischer Wins Olive Oil Cooking Contest in Bilbao

The chef from Restaurant Hos Fischer in Copenhagen won the judges over with his "pineapple with olive oil and buckthorn."

Nov. 7, 2012

A Chef's Private 'Olive Oil Workshop' Below Madrid

Olive oil expert and two Michelin-starred chef Paco Roncero has created a cutting edge new workshop for developing culinary ideas.

Sep. 2, 2012

An Olive Oil 'Battleground'

It’s no surprise that a California bank would jump in the ring over the proposed olive oil marketing order. What’s unsettling is how fast its press release got spun into headline news.

Aug. 29, 2012

Olive Oil Prices Soaring in Spain

Bulk prices for extra virgin olive oil have shot up 57 cents in Spain amid gloomy harvest forecasts for the next season, which starts in a month.

Aug. 2, 2012

Producer Prices Rally in Spain

The farmgate price for olive oil is finally on the up in world production leader Spain, which some are attributing to expectations that after three years of bumper harvests the next will be a lean one.

Jun. 28, 2012

New University Courses in Portugal Focus on Olive Oil Quality, Sustainability

Three universities and the International Olive Council are collaborating in a series of courses to be held this summer in Portugal.

Jun. 25, 2012

The Volcanic Olive Oils of Campo de Calatrava

In Spain's Campo de Calatrava region, not even the passage of time, which has gradually disguised most of the signs and symptoms, has succeeded in erasing clues of a troubled history.

Jun. 7, 2012

Researchers Find New Technique to Prevent Olive Oil Fraud

A research team at the University of Córdoba is studying a new analytical technique to qualify extra virgin olive oil and prevent fraud.

Jun. 6, 2012

Spanish Table Olives Campaign Reaches 10 Countries

Spanish table olives will be promoted in ten countries during 2012, according to the Table Olive Interprofessional Organization (lnteraceituna).

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May. 31, 2012

Olive Council: Rising Consumption Will Spur Price Recovery

The olive oil price crisis should ease with rising consumption in developing countries, the International Olive Council said today amid a world media spotlight on the issue.

May. 24, 2012

Potential for Parkinson’s Treatment from Olive Oil Waste

Olive pomace has been used to synthesize powerful antioxidant molecules with a potential application in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.

May. 22, 2012

Canena Castle Hosts 'Jaén Experience'

The first edition of "Jaen Experience" organized by the company Castillo de Canena Olive Juice was visited by over 1,000 people who enjoyed countless culinary delights.

May. 20, 2012

Saragossa to Host Seminar on Mediterranean Olive Sector

The Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Saragossa and the International Olive Council (IOC) will organize a seminar on the present and future of the Mediterranean olive sector.

May. 16, 2012

Olive Tree Biomass a Promising Fossil Fuel Alternative

Research carried out by the University of Jaén has highlighted the great promise of olive tree biomass in the generation of ethanol as a bio-fuel.

May. 14, 2012

Olive Oil Leader Carbonell Signs Deal with Formula 1 Team HRT

Leading Spanish olive oil brand Carbonell has signed an agreement with Formula 1 team HRT in the past week. The deal makes Carbonell the first Spanish food brand to become part of Formula 1 racing.

May. 10, 2012

Montoro 'Olive Tree' Fair to Focus on Exports

Monday May 16th will see the start of the 16th Montoro Olive Tree Trade Fair in Cordoba . The event is seen as one of the most important opportunities for those in the olive and olive oil business.

Apr. 27, 2012

Spanish Olive Oil Production Sets Record

Spain has pumped out a record 1.59 million tons of olive oil since October. More than 7.58 million tons of olives have been processed, with an average yield of 21.1 percent.

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