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Nov. 1, 2010
Book Details the History of Olive Oil in Andalusia
The 430-page book, available for download, presents an exhaustive analysis of the olive oil world, from its origins to its current use and their importance in the socio-economic development of Andalusia.
Nov. 1, 2010
Paris Food Show Calls Olive Oils Marketed for Children "Innovative"
SIAL, the biannual food industry marketplace, highlighted three extra virgin olive oil products geared towards children among their "Trends and Innovations" selections.
Oct. 28, 2010
Farmers Union Reaches Out to Uninsured Olive Growers
Only 3% of olive growers in Jaen have insured their plantations against a disaster. The other 97% would be left without recourse in the event of frost, hail and other natural hazards.
Oct. 26, 2010 Europe
Oct. 21, 2010 Europe
Spanish Farmers Threaten to Scrap Harvest Unless Government Acts
Oct. 12, 2010 Asia
Oct. 4, 2010 Health
Sep. 29, 2010 Europe
Sep. 28, 2010
In Italy, Spanish Olive Oil Prices Too Good to Pass Up
Italians are buying a lot of Spanish olive oil these days. Historically low prices have pushed Spanish exports to its trans-alpine rival up 19% according to recent data.
Sep. 24, 2010
Spanish Supermarket Chain Alcampo Accused of Olive Oil Fraud
The supermarket chain will be penalized for selling adulterated olive oil under its brand name Auchan, and for "lack of the most fundamental duties of due diligence."
Sep. 23, 2010
Hailstorm Destroys Olive Groves in Spain’s Monterrubio de la Serena
A hailstorm that destroyed up to 80% of olives in Spain’s Monterrubio de la Serena late last week has again highlighted the devastating effects weather events can have on olive farmers.
Sep. 22, 2010
Soaring Generic Olive Oil Sales Worry Producers
Sales of private label olive oil brands are growing at a rate that is “truly spectacular, stunning and unprecedented” in Europe, now controlling up to 60-80% of the market share, according to producers.
Sep. 13, 2010
Biggest Season Ever for Spanish Olive Oil, Farmers Unimpressed
Sales of Spanish olive oil set new highs, but hold the celebration. Prices stayed below production costs for the second consecutive season.
Sep. 8, 2010
Aid for Andalusian Olive Farmers Battling Fruit Fly
One of the olive grove’s worst enemies, the insect could cause millions of euros of losses if not combated before the next harvest, which begins in December.
Aug. 30, 2010
Spanish Olive Oil Exports to the U.S. Showing Strong Gains
Spanish exports of olive oil to the United States have increased by 17% in the first half of the year, the result of economic circumstances and sustained marketing efforts.
Aug. 26, 2010
New Olive Oil Production in the Canaries
The project offers a promising crop due to the archipelago's favorable climate, the high quality of local olive oil production, and the little water required.
Aug. 24, 2010
Community in Spain Collects Used Olive Oil to Make Soap
An innovative program seeks to reuse the leftover quantities of various oils used in Spanish cooking and convert them to soap and other useful purposes.
Aug. 18, 2010
Andalucía Shores Up Olive Oil Cooperatives with 4.38M Euros
The Andalucían regional government handed out incentives to a number of Spanish cooperatives in an effort to transform and strengthen southern Spain’s olive oil sector.
Aug. 16, 2010
New Eco-Friendly Olive Oil Mill in Lleida
The new highly-advanced mega-mill can function without interruption and has the capacity to process around 350,000 kilos of olives daily to produce 2 million kilos of olive oil per year.
Aug. 4, 2010
La Rioja Claims its EVOO is "Healthier"
The study is part of an effort by Spanish local and national governments during a time where newly emerging olive oil producing nations threaten Spain's dominance of the world market.
Jul. 31, 2010
AEMO Report: Traditional Olive Oil Cultivation No Longer Profitable
The report offers data from a number of industry experts to conclude that the rising costs of olive oil production are higher than the market prices.
Jul. 27, 2010
Spain Looks at Overstocked EVOO for School Lunches
The inclusion of olive oil into school meals would create internal demand for Spanish olive oil much of which has been warehoused to rescue falling prices.
Jul. 26, 2010
An Increase in the Trading of Olive Oil Futures
The trading of olive oil futures on the Spanish MFAO exchange market rose 54%.