2026 World Olive Oil Competition
Mar. 10, 2026
World Olive Oil Competition 2026 Live Updates
The world’s most prestigious olive oil quality contest is revealing award winners in the Northern Hemisphere division. We are following the results live.
Mar. 6, 2026
Historic Award for Iranian Olive Oil Producer Comes as Conflict Shuts Down Business
Saeed Shahmoradi became the first Iranian producer to win at the NYIOOC, but celebrations were quickly overtaken by conflict, business closures and deepening economic uncertainty in Tehran.
Mar. 5, 2026
At 80, Croatian Producer Drago Malić Wins Gold at 2026 NYIOOC
A retired math and physics teacher with four decades in olive growing, Drago Malić won Croatia a Gold Award at the 2026 NYIOOC with a blend led by Oblica.
Mar. 5, 2026
Morocco Expands Protection for Regional Olive Oils
Morocco’s Agriculture Ministry has launched a new certification drive to expand geographical indications and protected origin labels, with olive oil a top priority.
Mar. 4, 2026
Mandranova Blends Hospitality and Olive Oil Craft in Southern Sicily
The family-run estate near Palma di Montechiaro pairs olive groves and almond orchards with 15 guest rooms and a private villa, offering visitors a closer look at how award-winning extra virgin olive oil is made.
Mar. 1, 2026
Inside Séka Hills’ Quality-First Approach in California’s Capay Valley
Séka Hills won one Gold and four Silver Awards at the 2026 NYIOOC, with its Coratina earning top honors. The Capay Valley estate credited cool harvest conditions and a long-term focus on quality and land stewardship.
Feb. 26, 2026 Producer Profiles
Feb. 23, 2026 News Briefs
Orthodox Monastery Earns Three Gold Awards at NYIOOC for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Feb. 18, 2026 Producer Profiles
Dalmatian Heritage and Early Harvest Precision Drive an Award-Winning Brand
Feb. 6, 2026 Producer Profiles
Early NYIOOC Award Highlights Montenegro’s Growing Inland Olive Sector
Feb. 2, 2026 News Briefs
Global Olive Oil Quality Takes Center Stage as 2026 NYIOOC Results Begin
Jan. 20, 2026
NYIOOC 2026 Results to Begin Earlier than Previous Years
Competition organizers say the first award winners will be revealed in coming weeks, giving producers more time to leverage recognition during the commercial season