International News/Trends
As the world’s largest producer of olive oil, Spain has welcomed a new organisation to the olive oil sector. The Professional Organisation of Olive Pomace Oil (Organización Interprofesional del Aceite…
After last year’s low olive oil production season, Spain was poised to see substantially stronger numbers this year, and the Andalusian government’s official forecast affirmed this. But with provisional December…
Now is the season to exchange costly dinners out with impressive dishes you can cook for your friends and family at home. It’ll save you all money in the long…
Researchers from the University of Granada (UGR) have proven that frying in Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is the cooking method that increases the phenolic fraction present in raw vegetables…
Food professionals and home chefs have a new tool for finding the best olive oils for their dishes. High quality extra virgin olive oils can elevate dishes to soaring new…
The International Olive Oil Council was established in the Spanish capital of Madrid in 1959 and involved governments from European nations including France, Greece, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, the UK and,…
A debate between producers and agricultural organisations and the Italian government is raging over a draft legislative decree regarding sanctions for counterfeiting of olive oil and its origin (specified by…
These last couple of months have been a roller coaster of speculation regarding Spain’s current and coming year of olive oil production. Average production levels, low reserves, atypical weather, and…