Fairs, Competitions
Dec. 10, 2024
After Devastating Year, Brazilian Producers Defy Odds
Torrential rainfall during the spring followed by unprecedented autumnal flooding caused more than $3 billion in damage in Rio Grande do Sul.
Nov. 7, 2024
South African Brands Shine Again at World Competition
Despite the erratic weather and frequent power outages during harvest, producers from South Africa combined to win twelve of the industry's most prestigious quality awards.
Oct. 31, 2024
Two Australian Producers Celebrate Decade of Success at World Competition
They overcame pests and climatic challenges to earn seven awards at the 2024 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.
Oct. 18, 2024
World Competition Wins Bring Relief to Southern Cone Producers
Farmers and millers from Argentina, Chile and Uruguay combined to win twelve awards after significant production declines.
Oct. 13, 2024
S. Hemisphere Producers Reap Rewards of Challenging Harvest
Farmers, millers and bottlers from three continents combined to win 44 awards at the Southern Hemisphere edition of 2024 World Olive Oil Competition.
Sep. 23, 2024
Croatian County Recognizes the Role of Award-Winning Producers in Promoting Tourism
A ceremony in Zadar connected the efforts to develop local tourism with high-quality olive oils, wines and cheeses.
Sep. 23, 2024 World
Aug. 26, 2024 World
First-Time Winners Describe Perks of World Competition Awards
Aug. 7, 2024 World
One-Third of World Olive Oil Competition Entries Organic for the First Time
Jul. 30, 2024 The Best Olive Oils
Jul. 24, 2024 World
Women Share Their Challenges in Producing and Selling Award-Winning Olive Oils
Jul. 15, 2024
Italy, Turkey, Brazil Lead the Way at 'EVO IOOC' Awards
Four hundred eighty-six extra virgin and flavored olive oils were awarded at the ninth EVO IOOC Italy event in Calabria.
Jul. 7, 2024
Portuguese Producers Highlight Quality as the Cornerstone of Promotional Efforts
After achieving their second-biggest harvest ever, Portuguese producers celebrated impressive results at the World Olive Oil Competition.
Jun. 25, 2024
Poets, Journalists, Researchers Awarded Literary Prize
Twelve awards were handed out in Rome for poetry, fiction and scientific research related to olive oil.
Jun. 10, 2024
French Producers Celebrate Award-Winning Finish to Bumper Harvest
While France produced 5,500 tons of olive oil in the 2023/24 crop year, farmers and millers in France earned 14 awards at the World Competition.
Jun. 3, 2024
Croatian Producers Share Secrets Behind Their Award-Winning Success
The small southeastern European country produced just 3,500 tons of olive oil in the 2023/24 crop year but earned 80 awards from 97 entries at the World Competition.
May. 28, 2024
East Asian Producers Show Award-Winning Quality on World Stage
Producers from China and Japan combined to earn ten awards at the 2024 World Olive Oil Competition.
May. 28, 2024
Greek Producers Celebrate Successful Finish to Historically Low Harvest
Farmers and millers in Greece earned 56 awards at the 2024 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition after the worst harvest in a decade.
Nov. 14, 2023
Competition Data Offer Insights Into Olive Oil World
Historically poor harvests did not impact quality and the rising popularity of organic production.
Nov. 14, 2023
Brazilian Producers React to Record-Setting Year at World Competition
Farmers and millers said the record-high 50 awards earned at the 2023 NYIOOC promote locally-produced olive oil at home and abroad.
Oct. 23, 2023
Australians Overcome Cold, Wet Harvest to Win in New York
Producers in Australia earned fifteen awards at the 2023 NYIOOC after a chilly, damp harvest reduced their yield.
Oct. 18, 2023
Record-Breaking Achievements at the 2023 NYIOOC
The eleventh edition of the world’s largest and most prestigious olive oil quality contest ended Monday when the final winners from the Southern Hemisphere division were revealed.
Aug. 24, 2023
Best Southern Hemisphere Olive Oils to Be Unveiled
The first winners will be announced on Monday, September 4th at 9:00 AM (EDT).
Aug. 8, 2023
Judging Gets Underway in NYIOOC Southern Division
Registration remains open until the final results are released in September. Producers across the hemisphere await the results.
Jul. 13, 2023
Officials in Zadar County Celebrate Award-Winning Producers
Prefect Božidar Longin thanked local extra virgin olive oil, wine and cheese producers for exposing a global audience to Zadar county’s agricultural products.
Jul. 11, 2023
Ever Higher Quality Rewarded at Eighth EVO IOOC Italy in Calabria
Producers from Italy and Brazil received the highest honors at the eight EVO IOOC Italy. Judges agreed that the quality is improving.