World Olive Oil Competition
Apr. 27, 2023
World's Best Extra Virgin Olive Oils Unveiled
The Northern Hemisphere's top-rated extra virgin olive oils for 2023 are revealed on the Official Guide to the World's Best Olive Oils.
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 The Best Olive Oils
Undeterred by Drought, Producers Across Spain Achieve Award-Winning Quality
Apr. 21, 2023 Producer Profiles
Master Miller in Istria Explains His Sustained Success at World Competition
Apr. 21, 2023 Producer Profiles
The Challenges and Triumphs of Taking Over an Olive Farm in California
Apr. 19, 2023 The Best Olive Oils
Lebanese Ag Minister Praises Producers’ Success on World Stage
Apr. 17, 2023 The Best Olive Oils
Prominent Producer Applauds Croatia's Success at World Competition
Apr. 17, 2023
For Award-Winning Producer Aires de Jaén, Sustainability Is Key to Quality
The producers behind Aires De Jaén say winning two Gold Awards at the 2023 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition validates their efforts to create a circular economy.
Apr. 13, 2023
Former Footballer and Lawyer Team Up to Produce High-Quality Olive Oil
After a cancer scare, retired soccer star Nikica Cukrov and his son-in-law teamed up to plant trees and make extra virgin olive oil.
Apr. 12, 2023
How to Make Award-Winning Olive Oil in a Tractor-Trailer
Samir Bayraktar, the founder of Olive Truck, has earned ten NYIOOC awards for extra virgin olive oils produced in his mobile mill.
Apr. 11, 2023
Passion, Research Inspire the Award-Winning Quality of Cantasole
Arianna De Marco focuses on sustainable farming and high-quality extra virgin olive oil production to overcome the challenges of farming in Puglia.
Apr. 11, 2023
Producers Behind Ronkaldo Celebrate First Win for Slovenia at 2023 NYIOOC
Ronkaldo earned a Gold Award at the 2023 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for its organic Istrian bjelica.
Apr. 6, 2023
Elementary Schoolers Helped Produce One of Croatia's Best Extra Virgin Olive Oils
OPG Uroda earned a Gold Award at the 2023 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition with help from local students.
Mar. 22, 2023
World Olive Oil Competition 2023 Live Updates
The world’s largest and most prestigious olive oil quality contest is revealing award winners among nearly 1,100 Northern Hemisphere entries. We are following the results live.
Feb. 16, 2023
Award-Winning Producer Sees a Bright Future for South African Olive Oils
After swapping grape vines for olive groves 20 years ago, the producers behind Mardouw Olive Estate are bullish about the future of olive oil in South Africa.
Jan. 31, 2023
Domaine Adonis Bets on Traditional Orchards and Organic Production
The renowned Tunisian producer centers on local cultivars, working with the terroir, and earning global recognition.
Jan. 9, 2023
Šibenik Event Highlights Award-Winning Dalmatian Producers
The Dalmatian event includes panels on the state of the olive oil industry in Croatia, tastings, and educational sessions.
Dec. 20, 2022
Preparing Christmas Lunch with Gordon Ramsay’s Preferred Istrian Olive Oil
The Puhar O’Grady family looks forward to using their Olio Nuovo in a range of traditional Croatian Christmas dishes and celebrating a successful harvest.
Dec. 14, 2022
NYIOOC Winner Awarded for Olio Nuovo in Dalmatia
Denis Plastić reflects on a challenging harvest even as his Olio Nuovo is lauded at a local competition.
Dec. 8, 2022
In Rio Grande do Sul, Award-Winning Production Means Preparing for the Unexpected
While the Capoani family diligently prepares for the harvest, their fate is largely tied to the weather.
Nov. 28, 2022
Bureaucracy Hampers Expansion of Olive Oil Production in Croatia, Producer Warns
Award-winning producer Marijana Podrug sees increased production and tourism potential in Croatia but said government bureaucracy is getting in the way.
Nov. 15, 2022
Award-Winning Producer on Corsica Stays Optimistic Despite Island's Challenges
The challenges of high-quality olive oil production are accentuated on an island, Emile Borel-Berta told us. Still, the NYIOOC award-winning producer is confident about the future.