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The WOOE delivers in its 7th edition a recognition to the BAENA PDO for its prestige and national and international projection

8 de March de 2018

The World Olive Oil Exhibition has decided to grant, in its VII Anniversary, a special recognition to the BAENA Protected Designation of Origin for the quality of its oils, for its national and international projection, for its prestige in the most demanding markets and for its commitment to , from the beginning, for this event. This recognition will be delivered officially on March 22nd at 10:45 in the Tasting Room of the WOOE, with the presence of the President of the PDO, Javier Alcalá de la Moneda, and the Secretary General, José Manuel Bajo.

Todolivo: a visit to the ‘zone 0’ of the Xylella fastidiosa

3 de January de 2018

Part of the technical team of the company from Córdoba, Todolivo, made a trip, along with IFAPA researcher Lorenzo León and doctoral student Alicia Serrano, last September to the region of Bari, where is located ‘zone 0’ of the Xylella fastidiosa . The objective, to know first hand its effects and the latest advances that are made in the fight against this bacterium.

Spain: new record in turnover of olive exports of the 2016/17 campaign

27 de December de 2017

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Food and Environment (MAPAMA), has published the bulletin of foreign trade of olive oil corresponding to the 2016/17 campaign, which shows a new record of turnover, with a value that exceeds in more than 600 million € the previous campaign.

SIETE Agromarketing launches the summary booklet with the main keys of the II Business Agro Teaching Forum on Olivar

15 de December de 2017

For olivicultores and professionals linked to the olive sector who missed the II Business Agro on Olivar Tertulia, held on October 25th by SIETE Agromarketing and Agricultural e-Commerce (ECA), in the Botanical Garden of Córdoba, we have good news: they already have at their disposal the summary booklet in which the highlights of that event and its main keys and conclusions are collected.

The Andalusian cooperatives warn of the tight availability of oil for this campaign

7 de December de 2017

In its last Sectorial Council of Olive Oil, held in Jaén, Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de Andalucía has warned of the tight availability of oil that will be available to supply the market, given the good commercialization index of the 2016-17 season and, above all, considering the important productive decline that is expected in the current one. A decrease due to the persistent drought suffered by the field and that is affecting the olive trees, which are already dragging a water deficit of several years. All this would lead to a disastrous 2018/19 campaign, taking into account that 70% of the Andalusian olive grove is rainfed.

Felipe Oliva: “In Todolivo we prioritize the multivariety and personalization of farms, as keys in the production of quality AOVES”

13 de November de 2017

On the occasion of the II Business Agro on olive grove, held on October 25th in Cordoba, ECA had the opportunity to speak with one of its speakers, Felipe Oliva, technical director in Spain of Todolivo, a pioneer in the development of plantations of Olive in Seto and irrigation and sponsor of this event, organized by SIETE Agromarketing. With it we have addressed essential aspects for the quality of all Extra Virgin Olive Oil that boasts, such as the commitment to multivarietal crops and customized according to the needs of its customers.

A consortium is born that will develop biotechnological solutions against olive pests

10 de November de 2017

These days, a supra-regional research group, SALUDOLIVAR, has been set up, with the participation of the Óleoestepa cooperative, the Sustainable Agriculture Institute (IAS) of the CSIC, the IBMA association (International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association), and the AINIA Technological Center. The objective of this consortium is to develop comprehensive strategies for the control of insect pests and emerging diseases with greater impact on productivity and yield of olive farms, especially some of special incidence such as the Olive Fly, Verticilosis or the Xylella.

Peru: Pro Olivo creates a management group to promote innovation within the olive sector

18 de September de 2017

The Pro Olivo Association, which is made up of Peruvian olive processing and exporting olive and table processing companies, has recently created the Management Group of the Olive Innovation System, whose main purpose is to promote innovation within the olive sector. The establishment of this Management Group has been possible thanks to the support of the INNOVATE PERU Ministerial Program and once the Pro Olivo Association has successfully concluded the “Technological Innovation Agenda for the Technical and Commercial Development of the Olive Tree”.

Todolivo undertakes the works of its new headquarters, in the old factory of Pan Arenas

13 de September de 2017

The company from Cordoba Todolivo will locate its new facilities in the old Pan Arenas factory, which has been acquired for this purpose. With its new headquarters, Todolivo seeks to provide a more efficient service to its customers, while transmitting a more avant-garde image, in accordance with its corporate identity. The company, expert in olive cultivation in hedge, plans to inaugurate the new facilities in early 2019.

Olive oil: new world producers appear strongly

31 de August de 2017

There was a time when the production of olive oil was limited to a few Mediterranean countries. And while the world regions continue to be with a greater production, over the years new producers have been incorporated as the olive juice has been known throughout the world.

The EC will apply to the Court of Justice if Italy is not more forceful against the Xylella

1 de August de 2017

The European Commission has called on Italy to take stronger and more effective measures to stop the spread of Xylella fastidiosa. Otherwise, it is proposed to take the transalpine country to the EU Court of Justice, according to an opinion issued after the report of the visit last November of community inspectors to the Puglia region, affected by new outbreaks , and to which the UNIÓ of Llauradors i Ramaders has had access.

Andalusia asks the MAPAMA to allocate a budget item to expedite possible compensation for Xylella

10 de July de 2017

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development of the Regional Government of Andalusia, Rodrigo Sánchez Haro, has requested the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Food and Environment (MAPAMA) to estimate a budget item, to guarantee those affected by the Xylella Fastidiosa the greater agility in the process of his indemnifications. Sánchez Haro also advocates establishing a “legal framework that gives security to farmers” and avoid possible inequalities between producers who may be affected by Xylella fastidiosa in different Autonomous Communities.

You can already consult ECA OLIVE, the first yearbook of SIETE Agromarketing on the olive sector

29 de May de 2017

Do not miss the first edition of the yearbook edited by SIETE Agromarketing and e-Comercio Agrario, ECA OLIVE, through which you will be informed of the most relevant related to the sector of olive and olive oil: the balance of the last campaign and the forecasts of the future, the presence of Spanish olive oil in the world, the best AOVE of the market, not to mention the most important fairs and events in the sector. It also includes a complete report on the main diseases that lurk in the olive tree, as well as a special dossier on financing in the agricultural sector. All this, and many more, at ECA OLIVE.

Expoliva receives the campaign of the Interprofessional to promote in Hospitality the use of oil properly packed

11 de May de 2017

The Interprofessional “Aceites de Oliva de España” has taken advantage of the celebration of Expoliva 2017 to get the message of its advertising campaign “Peeerdona ?:” In bars and restaurants, only the olive oils correctly packaged and labeled guarantee your quality, authenticity and all the properties intact to give you the best”. The objective of this information action is to raise awareness about the importance of requiring the establishment of olive oil to be served properly packaged and labelled.