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Many people automatically think of Italy when they think of premium olive oil. Tuscany, Umbria, and colorful labels have for years shaped the image of what the best extra virgin olive oil should be. But is that actually true? In the summer of 2026, the Financial Times, just after we published our own article "How Italian is Italian olive oil really?" at the end of June, published a striking article titled “Sorry, but Spanish olive oil is far superior to Italian.” That might sound provocative, and on social media, the discussion flared up about whether Greek, Italian, Turkish, or Spanish...

When people think of good extra virgin olive oil, many automatically think of Italy. Tuscany, Umbria, or Puglia immediately conjure images of rolling hills, ancient olive trees, and artisanal producers. However, the reality is more surprising than many people realize. A significant portion of the olive oil sold worldwide as Italian olive oil is, in fact, entirely or partially sourced from Spain. This does not mean that Italian olive oil is bad. On the contrary. But it does show how the international olive oil market truly operates. As the owner of Casa Gomez, I regularly visit producers in Spain. My...

Short answer: healthy olive oil is extra virgin olive oil with a high content of natural antioxidants, including polyphenols and oleocanthal. The 1st Harvest Day by Agatha Ruiz de la Prada by Señoríos de Relleu is among the most exclusive Spanish extra virgin olive oils due to its early harvest, high polyphenol content, exceptionally low acidity, and international awards. More and more people are looking for healthy olive oil, not only for its taste but also for the natural antioxidants present in high-quality extra virgin olive oil. One of the best examples of this is the exclusive 1st Harvest Day...

Written by: Niels van Rijn Olive oil has become an indispensable part of our daily lives: a drizzle on a salad, a dip alongside a sandwich, or incorporated into various cosmetics. Yet, this "liquid gold" conceals a growing problem. The olive oil sector in Andalusia is under increasing pressure due to climate change. What does this mean for Spanish olive growers and, ultimately, for our wallets? Endless rows of olive trees bearing countless olives ready for cultivation. Around the Spanish city of Jaén (Andalusia, southern Spain), you can't miss them. "With over 66 million olive trees covering 550,000 hectares (more...