Jul. 27, 2017
Chef Deniz Zembo's Olive Oil Explorations
Croatian celebrity chef Deniz Zembo shares insights into the culinary possibilities of cooking and innovating with olive oil.
Jul. 18, 2017
Oliva Lucia: A Tale of Love, Loss and Leccino in Istria
Behind Oliva Lucia is a story of resilience: how one woman overcame the challenges of life and nature to become the producer of an award-winning olive oil.
Jul. 5, 2017
Uncertainty at Croatia's Largest Company May Affect Regional Olive Oil Prices
Agrokor is the largest employer in the region and is a major buyer and seller of olive oil. Currently saddled with $6 billion in debt, the company is closing stores and restructuring.
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Olive Oil Producers from Small Croatian Island Strike Gold, Together
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Mar. 23, 2017 Business
EU PDO Application for Istrian Olive Oil to Be Resubmitted Jointly With Slovenia
Dec. 1, 2016
Croatia's ever-optimistic olive farmers held the 12th annual "Days of Young Olive Oil" festival in the Istrian town of Vodnjan to celebrate a bountiful harvest undeterred by pests plaguing the country's other regions.
Nov. 7, 2016
Croatia Picks Up Fourth Olive Oil PDO
Extra virgin olive oil from Solta was approved by the EU, joining the other Croatian PDOs: Korcula, Krk and Cres.
Oct. 6, 2016
Croatian Island of Korcula Gets a PDO
Olive oil from the Croatian island of Korčula has been added to Europe's list of Protected Designations of Origin (PDO).
Jul. 6, 2016
Olive Oil from Croatian Island of Krk Gets PDO
Bottles of extra virgin olive oil from Krk will now be labeled with its official appellation “Krčko maslinovo ulje” and its packaging will feature a specially designed logo.
Jun. 1, 2016
Some of the Best Olive Oils are Made in Croatia
This Mediterranean country bordering the Adriatic Sea has been growing olives for centuries but has only recently been gaining recognition as a small but significant producer of high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
May. 5, 2016
Istrian EVOO Awaits PDO Status at EU Level
After receiving national Protected Designation of Origin status in 2015, extra virgin olive oil from the peninsular region of Istria in Croatia awaits the same recognition at the EU level.
Mar. 3, 2016
Growing Olive Oil Production in the Balkans
Initiatives in Herzegovina and Macedonia are expanding olive oil production in the Balkans.
Mar. 3, 2016
One Third of Oils Tested in Croatia Falsely Labeled
Six of 20 samples in Croatia did not fulfill the requirements to be labeled extra virgin, according to an investigation by the Croatian Ministry of Agriculture.
Nov. 9, 2015
11th 'New Olive Oil Days' in Vodnjan, Croatia
During the three-day event this week, visitors can participate in olive oil tastings, meet local producers, and attend talks on topics related to olive oil production.
Nov. 10, 2014
10th 'New Olive Oil Days' in Vodnjan, Croatia
The annual celebration in Vodnjan, Croatia from November 14 to 16 features cooking demonstrations, tastings and lots of delicious Istrian olive oil.
Oct. 20, 2014
Croatian Olive Growers Face a Disappointing Harvest
The olive harvest has started earlier than usual in the Croatian olive-growing regions of Istria and Dalmatia, bringing disappointing yields.