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May. 3, 2022
Students and Teachers at Croatian Elementary School Celebrate NYIOOC Success
The Catholic Primary School in Šibenik, Dalmatia is the first school (excluding universities) to win an award at the World Olive Oil Competition.
Apr. 28, 2022
Protecting Olive Trees on the Island of Pag With Dry Stone Walls
One olive farmer on the Croatian coastal island is revitalizing olive trees by building an environment to protect and nurture them.
Apr. 13, 2022
Debutants from Šolta Win Gold for Croatia
Dafne and Mario Ružić didn't set out to win the olive oil industry's most coveted quality award, but hard work and their love for nature got them there.
Apr. 5, 2022 The Best Olive Oils
Mar. 29, 2022 Business
Olive Farmers on Croatian Island Sue Local City Over Land Ownership
Mar. 23, 2022 Production
Mar. 23, 2022 Producer Profiles
How the Climate Makes and Breaks One Award-Winning Producer’s Harvest
Mar. 16, 2022 Producer Profiles
Mar. 3, 2022
Meet the Award-Winning Croatian Producer Who Sea-Ages His Olive Oil
Winemakers have been aging their wines under the sea for years. Denis Plastić decided to try it with olive oil and the first results are promising
Feb. 17, 2022
Croatian Farmers Turn to Foliar Analysis to Improve Yields and Quality
By analyzing leaves, agronomists can determine which elements and compounds the olive tree may be missing or have in excess.
Feb. 15, 2022
Croatia’s Brač Olive Oil Receives PDO Status from European Commission
After three years of working with Zagreb and Brussels, producers from the small island have received official protection for their mostly Oblica extra virgin olive oil.
Jan. 10, 2022
Pests Plague Wild Olives on Croatian Island as Producers Remain Steadfast
The olive borer, fly and moth have damaged olive trees on the island of Pag. Producers insist they will still manage to craft award-winning oils.
Nov. 30, 2021
Award-Winning Producer Says Croatians Need to Return to Their Traditional Roots
After climate change wreaked havoc on the 2021 harvest, one of Croatia’s leading producers believes the olive farming paradigm in the country must change.
Nov. 1, 2021
Dalmatian Couple Share an Award-Winning Oblica with The World
Martina Radovčić and Marko Murtić founded their olive grove eight years ago. Starting with an emphasis on local cultivars, the couple hopes to show the world a taste of Dalmatia.
Oct. 26, 2021
As the Harvest Gets Underway in Croatia, Officials Provide Safety Tips to Farmers
From broken bones to poisonous bites, there is plenty of inherent danger when harvesting olives. Eye injuries are among the most prevalent in Croatia’s olive groves.
Oct. 13, 2021
Poland and Israel Win Fourth World Championship of Olive Picking in Postira, Croatia
The unique competition, aimed at celebrating local agriculture, had ten teams competing for the title.
Oct. 5, 2021
Award-Winning Farm in Croatia Grows Its Brand in The Austrian Market
The producers behind Avistria use social media to find and grow relationships with clients in their native Austria from their farm in Croatia.
Sep. 30, 2021
Award-Winning Producers on Šolta Prepare for Modest Harvest
The Zlatna Šoltanka cooperative is preparing for a 25-percent lower yield than last year’s. Still, its founder emphasizes that quality trumps quantity.
Sep. 29, 2021
Producers in Istria Brace for a Disappointing Harvest
Producers on Croatia’s northwestern peninsula expect a decrease of up to 80 percent compared with last year’s yield.
Aug. 17, 2021
Award-Winning Producer Elected to Lead New Association in Croatia
Ivica Vlatković is the first president of the Association of Olive Growers of Zadar County. Their goal is to produce, brand and sell high-quality olive oils.
Aug. 10, 2021
Brač Seeks Croatia’s Sixth PDO Certification
Olive oil has played an integral role in the cultural, ecological and economic development of the Dalmatian island.
Jul. 19, 2021
Croatian Producers Question Minister Over Common Agricultural Policy
The Minister of Agriculture told award-winning producers about the country’s national strategic plan for the agricultural sector and listened to their concerns.
Jul. 13, 2021
Croatian Agriculture Minister Praises NYIOOC Winners for 'Historic Success'
Marija Vučković congratulated the country’s producers for their focus on quality and presented them with a draft plan for the new Common Agricultural Policy.