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. 26, 2010
Recipe Contest in Brazil Promotes Spanish Olive Oil
The campaign to promote Spanish olive oil throughout Brazil is seen as a key strategic move to woo the consumer base of a country yet to be dominated by a single olive oil provider.
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 Europe
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.
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. 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. 16, 2010
Adviser Urges Spanish Olive Oil Industry to Make Advances
The urging came at a forum to analyze the current situation in Spain’s olive oil sector and search for new ways to make Spanish olive oil more competitive internationally.
Jul. 5, 2010
Spain Exports Rise 23% Amid Over-Production Fears
Economists expect the 23% increase will help balance the market this season in the face of over-production fears
Jul. 1, 2010
An Olive Oil Cultural Center And Museum in Jaén
The project, known as “Almazara Escaparate”, has an estimated budget of more than 1,300,000 Euros.
Jun. 25, 2010
In France, a Van Runs on Olive Oil (and €16.5 Million)
In a bid to promote Mediterranean olive oil to French households, a bespoke 'olive oil' van has spent the previous month snaking across France.
Jun. 16, 2010
Spanish Olive Oil Giant Sets Up Shop in India
Borges will concentrate on its three ranges of olive oil — extra virgin, light and pure categories — targeting the markets in Delhi, Mumbai, Banglore, Hydrabad, Chennai and Pune.