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Jun. 10, 2021
Croatian Producers Celebrate 87 Wins at World Competition
Olive oil producers from Istria and Dalmatia overcame adverse weather conditions and challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic to win a record number of Gold and Silver Awards.
Jun. 1, 2021
The Farmer Behind the Dramatic Rise of Dalmatian Olive Oils on the World Stage
Tomislav Duvnjak organized local producers to help them enter the NYIOOC. The result was a record haul for the coastal Croatian region.
Jun. 1, 2020
Croatians Strike Gold at World Olive Oil Competition
Croatian olive oil producers earned 49 awards from 60 entries at the 2020 NYIOOC.
Feb. 26, 2020 World
Jan. 27, 2020 Business
Oct. 17, 2019 Production
As Harvest Begins, Croatian Producers Anticipate High Quality, If Not Quantity
Oct. 15, 2019 World
May. 28, 2019 World
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.
Mar. 4, 2019
Croatia and Slovenia Receive Joint EU Protection for Istrian Olive Oil
The two Balkan states now share the European Union PDO appellation for extra virgin olive oil produced on the Adriatic peninsula.
Nov. 15, 2018
3,500-Year-Old Olive Pits Provide Evidence of Early Cultivation in Dalmatia
The ancient pits provide evidence that olives have been cultivated in Croatia for more than 3,500 years.
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.
Jul. 19, 2018
2nd Olive Picking Championship Set for October
Teams from around the world will compete in the 2nd World Championship in Olive Picking on the Croatian island of Brač.
May. 9, 2018
Croatian Producers Celebrate Success at NYIOOC
Among the 45 Croatian brands, 40 were awarded at the 2018 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.
Jan. 16, 2018
Croatian Joins Elite Panel of Tasters in New York
Dr. Karolina Brkic Bubola, the leader of the official panel for olive oil sensory assessment for the Republic of Croatia, will be among the 18 judges at the 2018 NYIOOC.
Nov. 27, 2017
Croatians Celebrate a 'High Quality' Olive Harvest
Olive oil producers in Croatia are happy with their new batch of freshly-pressed oil and report that despite lower yields, oil quality is even better than last year.
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.
Jun. 29, 2017
An Olive Picking Championship in Croatia
The event aims to gather people from olive-producing regions from around the world to encourage friendship and cooperation.
Jun. 21, 2017
Museum of Istrian Olive Oil Opens in Pula, Croatia
A museum dedicated to the history and development of olive oil in the Croatian region of Istria opened recently in the city of Pula.
May. 18, 2017
Olive Oil Producers from Small Croatian Island Strike Gold, Together
Olive oil producers from the Croatian island of Šolta joined forces to submit a single entry to NYIOOC 2017, winning a Gold Award and placing its Šoltansko maslinovo ulje on the world stage.
May. 6, 2017
Croatians' Pursuit of Quality Pays Off at NYIOOC
Croatian olive oil producers won a record 22 awards at NYIOOC 2017. Some of this year's winners shared their reactions and what the international recognition means for them.