Mar. 13, 2024
World's Best Olive Oils for 2024 to Be Revealed
The World Olive Oil Competition will roll out the winning Northern Hemisphere brands on the Official Guide.
Nov. 27, 2023
South African Producers Celebrate Quality After Season Marred by Blackouts
Seven producers from South Africa’s Western Cape combined to win a record-high 16 awards at the world’s largest olive oil quality competition.
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.
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Brazilian Producers React to Record-Setting Year at World Competition
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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.
Jun. 21, 2023
Andalusian Producers Achieve Outstanding Quality After Disastrous Harvest
After the smallest harvest in more than a decade, producers in Spain earned their fourth-highest award count at the World Olive Oil Competition.
Jun. 8, 2023
Olive Oil Producers in Middle East Enjoy Award-Winning Finish to Bumper Harvest
Producers in Lebanon, Israel and Jordan overcame economic challenges to celebrate success at the 2023 World Olive Oil Competition.
Jun. 8, 2023
Sicilian and Sardinian Producers Attribute Award-Winning Quality to Innovation, Sustainability
Producers on Sicily and Sardinia overcame drought and macroeconomic challenges to craft some of this year's best extra virgin olive oils.
May. 31, 2023
Workshop in Croatia Highlights Award-Winning Olive Oils
During a guided tasting, attendees learned what makes Dalmatian extra virgin olive oil stand out at the World Competition.
May. 30, 2023
East Asian Olive Oils Reach the World Stage
As extra virgin olive oil culture slowly expands in China and Japan, high-quality production in two of the world’s largest economies does too.
May. 18, 2023
Triumph of Northern Italian Producers Rooted in Profound Bond with the Land
Farrmers in five northern Italian regions overcame drought to achieve another year of high-quality extra virgin olive oil production.
May. 17, 2023
Californians Navigate a Challenging Harvest Committed to Quality
Producers across California overcame frost, drought and rising prices to yield some of the world’s best extra virgin olive oils.
May. 15, 2023
Greek Producers Celebrate a Strong Showing in New York
With 90 awards earned at the 2023 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, producers from Greece reaffirmed their devotion to quality.
May. 10, 2023
In Portugal, a Tough Season Ends with Stronger Determination
One industry veteran characterizes the 2022 harvest in Portugal as a perfect storm. Still, a common commitment to quality remains unshaken.
May. 9, 2023
Focus on Quality Yields Success for Producers in France
Despite a sharp drop in production due to Europe’s prolonged drought, the number of French entries at the World Competition has progressively increased over the years.
May. 4, 2023
Tunisian Producers Celebrate Victory After Season Plagued by Drought
Producers overcame the country’s severe drought and macroeconomic difficulties to win 27 awards at the World Competition.
May. 4, 2023
Tradition, Technology Yield Winning Results for Southern Italian Producers
Producers from Puglia, Basilicata, Calabria and Campania overcame extreme weather, drought and pests to win awards at the World Competition.
May. 3, 2023
Croatian Celebrities Awarded at Local Olive Oil Quality Contest
The success in Zadar has even inspired a former Eurovision Song Contest winner to consider entering the 2024 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.