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Pedro Ximenez sherry produced from a grape in Spain’s Andalucia is in line to be crowned a piece of ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage’ by UNESCO

PEDRO Ximenez wines, produced from a grape grown in the Andalucian municipality of Montilla, are in line to be named an Intangible Cultural Heritage by

23 Sep, 2023 @ 18:19

Andalucia·Food & Drink·Lead

Torrox, the ‘Little Germany’ of Spain’s Costa del Sol kick starts its Oktoberfest today

TORROX, the municipality with the most registered German residents on the Iberian Peninsula, is gearing up for its own Oktoberfest this weekend. The small enclave

21 Sep, 2023 @ 08:45

Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga

The hilltop village of Gaucin is offering a tasty weekend of treats to show off its classic mountain fare

IT doesn’t take much to entice visitors up to the emblematic mountain village of Gaucin for a day trip. But now the classic pueblo blanco

17 Sep, 2023 @ 10:58

Food & Drink·Malaga

Culinary Triumph: Malaga claims ‘Best Paella in Spain’ title

IN a culinary showdown Malaga has claimed the title for the best paella in Spain. According to the 62nd edition of the International Valencian Paella

16 Sep, 2023 @ 12:45

Food & Drink·Malaga·Must Read

Barcelona pizzeria breaks through Italian dominance to take 3rd place for the ‘50 Top Pizza World 2023’ Award

BARCELONA’S Sartoria Panatieri pizzeria, owned by Rafa Panatieri and Jorge Sastre, has been awarded a prestigious third place at the “50 Top Pizza World 2023”

15 Sep, 2023 @ 15:00

Barcelona·Catalunya·Food & Drink·Other News

HANDS UP: Price of olive oil in Spain more than doubles in two years as supermarkets are accused of ‘speculation’

OLIVE oil prices continue on the rise as a bottle of Spain’s signature product is today 114.8% more expensive than it was in March 2021.

12 Sep, 2023 @ 16:22

Andalucia·Business & Finance·Food & Drink·Lead

Olives with ‘illegally high levels of pesticides’ are being imported into Spain from Morocco, health experts warn

A FOOD alert has been issued this week by the European Union in Spain warning that a shipment of olives exported from Morocco contain high

9 Sep, 2023 @ 09:15

Food & Drink·Lead

Tourists making multiple restaurant reservations and not turning up are getting their credit cards docked in Spain's Mallorca

Sorry we’re NOT full: Restaurants in Spain’s Mallorca are charging up to €120 for last minute cancellations

ONE IN FIVE Mallorca restaurants are charging for last minute reservation cancellations and no-shows, with more businesses set to follow suit. Alfonso Robledo, president of

7 Sep, 2023 @ 16:00

Balearic Islands·Food & Drink·Lead·Mallorca

EXC: Many restaurants ‘are down by up to 20%’ on Spain’s Costa del Sol this summer despite record visitor numbers

RESTAURANTS along the Costa del Sol have reported earning up to 25% less this summer despite record visitor numbers. Just over 10 million people arrived

7 Sep, 2023 @ 12:07

Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga·Marbella·Must Read

Olive oil in Spain soars to new record wholesale price

THE WHOLESALE price of Spanish extra virgin olive oil soared to a new all-time high on Tuesday of above €8,200 per metric ton. This came

30 Aug, 2023 @ 11:15

Food & Drink·Lead

A CHEESE TO DIE FOR: Spanish queso from Asturia sets new world record selling for €30,000

A SPANISH cheese once again holds the crown as the world’s most expensive after winning the Cabrales Cheese Content – 2.2 kilos of it sold

29 Aug, 2023 @ 08:45

Asturias·Food & Drink·Lead

Anti-acid medicine maker removes adverts from Valencia area that associated heartburn with famous regional paella in Spain

A MAKER of anti-acid tablets says advertising posters will be taken down in the Valencia region which suggested the pills would clear heartburn caused by

26 Aug, 2023 @ 12:45

Asturias·Food & Drink·Health·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Gourmet burger company founded by two brothers in Spain's Valencia announces nationwide expansion

Gourmet burger company created by two brothers ten years ago in Spain’s Valencia announces big nationwide expansion

THE VALENCIA gourmet burger restaurant chain ‘The Fitzgerald’ plans to celebrate its tenth anniversary this year with the opening of two new wholly-owned shops plus

26 Aug, 2023 @ 10:30

Business & Finance·Food & Drink·Valencia·Valencian Community

REVIEW: Foodisiac in Sotogrande

PASSION for their craft has always been the hallmark of Laurence and Adina Forcione at Sotogrande’s stylish eatery, Foodisiac. This has shone through in

16 Aug, 2023 @ 11:21

Andalucia·Food & Drink·For Foodies·Olive Press Travel·Sponsored

Exclusive Recognition: Restaurant in Spain’s Andalucia awarded prestigious Sustainable Sun Award from Repsol Guide

THE Repsol Guide holds significant importance for culinary enthusiasts. It serves as a reliable source to explore restaurants, bars, and various establishments, ensuring a satisfying

14 Aug, 2023 @ 10:30

Andalucia·Food & Drink·Huelva·Lead

Spain’s Estepona hosts World Ham Contest featuring 200 ham cutters

ESTEPONA is currently home to the prestigious World Ham Contest, showcasing the talents of 200 skilled ham carvers from around the world. Running until tomorrow,

14 Aug, 2023 @ 10:00

Food & Drink·Malaga

Consumer alert issued for Milka Chocolate bar distributed in Spain’s Andalucia

THE Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (Aesan) has issued a precautionary alert for individuals with allergies to milk, hazelnuts, or soy regarding certain

11 Aug, 2023 @ 08:45

Andalucia·Food & Drink·Lead

Top Scoop Haven: Spain’s Malaga ranked fifth among Europe’s best ice cream cities

GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es WHEN it comes to a universally cherished summer symbol, few can contest the allure of ice cream, and

7 Aug, 2023 @ 08:45

Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga

Dining in the Dark: The new gastronomic experience coming to Spain’s Malaga

GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es DINING in the Dark is a gastronomic experience that offers a secret tasting menu entirely in darkness. Already

6 Aug, 2023 @ 10:45

Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga

Drought Forces Earliest grape harvest in continental Europe to be brought forward

Weekend with gastronomic festivities in Spain’s Malaga: Moscatel Grape Day in Iznate

GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es IZNATE, a quaint village nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Malaga, is gearing up for its much-awaited annual

4 Aug, 2023 @ 08:45

Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga

Malaga’s ‘Espeto War’: Unraveling the cheapest delights by the sea

MALAGA’S culinary battleground comes alive every summer among beachfront restaurants, all vying to serve the best and most affordable sardines skewered, the famed ‘espeto.’ This

30 Jul, 2023 @ 10:30

Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga

Culinary Contest: Spain’s Costa del Sol seeks its best ‘Espetero’… or ‘Espetera’

SPAIN’S Costa del Sol is gearing up for the ninth edition of the Culinary Contest, where over twenty professionals will showcase their skills as “Espeteros”

29 Jul, 2023 @ 15:00

Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga

Four restaurants in Spain’s Malaga among TheFork’s ‘must-visit’ this summer

SUMMER is here and with it comes lazy days, sunshine, fun-filled activities and the likelihood of eating out more. From Andalucia to Asturias, Spain’s diverse

23 Jul, 2023 @ 12:45

Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga

WHO says adults should eat at least 400 gm of fruits and vegetables per day

ADULTS should eat at least 400 gm of fruits and vegetables per day, according to the latest WHO report. The institution published last week its

21 Jul, 2023 @ 15:00

Andalucia·Food & Drink·Health·Lead

ALERT: Five people suffering from food poisoning after eating Spanish tortilla of well-known brand

FIVE people have suffered from food poisoning after eating a Spanish tortilla from a famous brand. Palacios, a famous company that makes pre-cooked tortillas, has

21 Jul, 2023 @ 12:45

Andalucia·Food & Drink·Health·Lead

Food company in Spain pulls Spanish omelettes off the shelves after they were linked to several cases of botulism

FOOD company Grupo Palacios has decided to withdraw its Spanish omelettes from the market after they were connected with several cases of botulism. Spain’s AESAN

20 Jul, 2023 @ 17:15

Food & Drink·Health·Lead

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