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 worldās best extra virgin olive oils.
May. 17, 2023
Global Olive Oil Production Predicted to Rebound
USDA economists project that production will rise in Europe and Tunisia.
May. 16, 2023 Producer Profiles
Meet the Native American Tribe Behind Award-Winning Olive Oil
May. 15, 2023 The Best Olive Oils
May. 11, 2023 Producer Profiles
May. 11, 2023 Producer Profiles
Kalinjot Monovarietal Places Albanian Olive Oil on World Stage
May. 10, 2023 The Best Olive Oils
In Portugal, a Tough Season Ends with Stronger Determination
May. 9, 2023
Focus on Quality Yields Success for Producers in France
Despite a sharp drop in production due to Europeās prolonged drought, the number of French entries at the World Competition has progressively increased over the years.
May. 9, 2023
History and Terroir Guide Award-Winning Producer in Puglia
More than a century of olive oil production experience allowed the families behind Olio Mazzone to overcome a highly challenging season to triumph at the 2023 NYIOOC.
May. 8, 2023
AI Tool for Olive Farmers Will Improve Yields, Reduce Costs, Researchers Say
Citoliva, an Andalusia-based nonprofit, is developing an AI-based predictive model to determine the ideal moment while minimizing input costs.
May. 4, 2023
Tunisian Producers Celebrate Victory After Season Plagued by Drought
Producers overcame the countryās 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. 2, 2023
Latest Awards Confirm the Rising Quality of Croatian Extra Virgin Olive Oils
Producers from Croatia remained among the most awarded at the 2023 World Olive Oil Competition, despite their much smaller production than some other participating countries.
May. 1, 2023
Tuscan Producers Manage Difficult Harvest to Achieve Outstanding Results
Producers from the famed central Italian region said sustainability is the key to success when producing extra virgin olive oil, even during a drought.
Apr. 27, 2023
Quality of Central Italian Producers Shines Through After Difficult Harvest
The climate did not make it easy for olive growers in Lazio, Umbria or Abruzzo. Still, producers crafted award-winning extra virgin olive oils emphasizing local varieties.
Apr. 27, 2023
A Record-Breaking Year for Producers in Turkey
After becoming the worldās second-largest producing country, Turkish producers upped their quality too.
Apr. 25, 2023
Award-Winning Producer Dedicates Accolade to Late Wife
Ivan Pfeiffer says he will rename his olive oil brand for his wife, who suddenly passed away.
Apr. 24, 2023
U.S. Producers Weathered a Difficult Season and Emerged with Good Results
Although the yield is expected to be 50 percent lower than last year, there are reasons for a positive outlook.
Apr. 21, 2023
Undeterred by Drought, Producers Across Spain Achieve Award-Winning Quality
Olive oil production in Spain dropped sharply in the 2022/23 crop year. Still, producers managed to obtain outstanding results.
Apr. 21, 2023
Master Miller in Istria Explains His Sustained Success at World Competition
Edi DruzetiÄ says a state-of-the-art mill, quick harvest and carefully balanced blends are the secrets to Uljara Vodnjanās success at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.
Apr. 21, 2023
The Challenges and Triumphs of Taking Over an Olive Farm in California
Since purchasing Pitchouline and rebranding as Pura Grove, Tim Bui has continued the Southern California producer's legacy of quality.
Apr. 18, 2023
As Harvest Gets Underway, South African Producers Face Rolling Blackouts
Olive oil production is expected to decrease in South Africa after consecutive near-record yields. Load shedding and political instability are among the main challenges.