Jun. 3, 2019
A Golden Start to the Harvest in Chile
With the harvest in full swing, producers in Chile reported an overall slip in output, while their brands garnered international acclaim for quality.
May. 28, 2019
Croatian Brands Win Big in New York
Croatian olive oils came in fourth after Italy, Spain and the United States, a significant result for a small country with a modest production.
May. 22, 2019
Record Wins for Slovenian Producers in New York
Slovenian producers won three Golds and three Silvers to reach the highest number of awards for this small country at NYIOOC yet.
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May. 10, 2019
Best Olive Oils for 2019 Revealed
In a year that saw a dramatically reduced output in some traditional regions, the findings of an 18-member panel of expert tasters suggested there is no shortage of excellent olive oils to go around.
May. 9, 2019
Judging Concludes at World Olive Oil Competition
The results will be revealed tomorrow night, May 10, during a press conference that will draw 200 olive oil producers, retailers, distributors, food industry professionals and press.
Apr. 24, 2019
At Brist, It's All in the Family
In the last of our four-part video series on Istrian producers, Brist is a family business where every member has a role.
Apr. 23, 2019
In Slovenia, the "Tree Needs to Look Beautiful"
"A vine is like a lover," Miha Jakovcic says. "If you neglect it, even a little, it won’t forgive you. An olive tree, however, is like a mother. You can always come back to her,"
Apr. 10, 2019
Old Ways Endure at Award-Winning Farm in Slovenia
Timor’s six olive groves are small and disperse, each containing just a few dozen trees. The rugged terrain makes it necessary to do everything by hand, which the husband and wife team do well enough to earn the industry's highest award.
Apr. 2, 2019
In Slovenia, Hard Work and Keeping it Simple
Franc Morgan planted his first trees thirty years ago on his farm in Grintovec. Going organic was the plan from the beginning and he became one of the first organic olive oil producers in Slovenia.
Dec. 11, 2018
NYIOOC2019: Changes Coming to Olive Oil's Big Night
The olive oil industry's marquee event is getting bigger.
Oct. 11, 2018
Registration Opens for NYIOOC2019
Early entries have already been submitted at a fast rate and organizers said registrations will be limited to the first 1,000 brands, as last year.
Sep. 28, 2018
Masía El Altet: Valencia's Gold Standard
At nearly 3,000 ft above sea level in Valencia, Masía El Altet is placed at the turning point where the Mediterranean climate starts receiving continental influences.
Sep. 25, 2018
Croatia's Top Producers Upbeat as Harvest Nears
As fall rolls in, several Croatian producers say the conditions look good for another award-winning year.
Sep. 18, 2018
Montsagre: Picual Perfection Among the Empeltre
This is Empeltre territory, an area which comprises the Bajo Aragón region, the Ebro valley and the Terra Alta in Tarragona. It is also home to Albert Barrobés and his family's award-winning Picual.
Sep. 17, 2018
Tunisian Women Producers Making a Mark in a Man's World
Women are making their mark on Tunisia's fast-growing olive oil industry, even if it's often behind the scenes.
Aug. 7, 2018
Turkish Producers Keep Up Momentum After Strong Results at 2018 NYIOOC
Producers are optimistic about the future of Turkish olive oils after record-breaking wins at the 2018 NYIOOC.
Aug. 1, 2018
Hillside Groves Between Assisi and Spoleto Get Heritage Status
The territory including the olive groves of the slopes between Assisi and Spoleto was designed as the first Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System in Italy.
May. 16, 2018
S. American Producers Celebrate NYIOOC Wins
Producers from four countries touted the success as proof of the high quality of South American extra virgin olive oil.