Nov. 9, 2021
Celebrating the Fruit of An Ancient Tree in Montenegro
The Old Olive Tree in southern Montenegro is thought to be the oldest in Europe and the third-oldest in the world.
Oct. 27, 2021
Sustainability, Innovation Guide This Award-Winning Producer in Apulia
From trying out new production methods to transforming waste into renewable energy, the producers behind Frantoio Muraglia have found a winning combination.
Sep. 29, 2021
Book Lays Out Best Practices for Olive Oil Production in Greece
In his third book, Vasilios Frantzolas dispels production myths still prevalent in Greece.
Sep. 28, 2021 Basics
Sep. 23, 2021 The Best Olive Oils
Award-Winning Producers in Central Italy Prepare for Harvest
Sep. 17, 2021 Basics
Sep. 15, 2021 Food & Cooking
Scientists Develop Gelatinous Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Italy
Sep. 8, 2021 News Briefs
Spain Approves New Rules Governing Olive Oil Quality and Standards
Aug. 13, 2021
Northern Italian Producers Share Secrets of Success at World Olive Oil Competition
A unique climate paired with a focus on local varieties helped propel producers from across the north of the country to success at the 2021 NYIOOC.
Aug. 2, 2021
Organic Producers from Puglia Triumph at World Competition
Producers from southwestern Italy overcame Xylella fastidiosa, erratic weather events and the Covid-19 pandemic to produce their award-winning extra virgin olive oils.
Jul. 29, 2021
Mavras Olive Oil Company Relies on Tradition, Terroir to Produce Quality EVOO
Despite the challenges posed by climate change and the volatile olive oil market, the producers behind Mavras believe quality is the key to success.
Jul. 13, 2021
A Third of The Best American Olive Oils Come from This California Region
Producers from California’s Central Coast attributed the climate, soil and dedication of local institutions to their big successes at the World Olive Oil Competition.
Jul. 9, 2021
A Higher Calling for Award-Winning Producers in Italy
Committed to innovation and the environment, first-time NYIOCC winners know the future depends on the choices made today.
Jun. 30, 2021
Southern Italian Producers Enjoy Another Strong Showing at World Competition
Producers from Campania and Calabria overcame significant climatic challenges to once again demonstrate the quality of their extra virgin olive oils at the 2021 NYIOOC.
Jun. 30, 2021
South American Producers Celebrate NYIOOC Victories After Tough Year
The pandemic and difficult climatic conditions hampered the harvests of Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, yet these producers managed to win the industry's most coveted quality awards.
Jun. 29, 2021
Producers Across Greece Continue to Celebrate NYIOOC Triumphs
Winners from Greece continue to share their enthusiasm for their record number of NYIOOC awards, a sign that the Greek olive oil sector is alive and well.
Jun. 29, 2021
Producers on Sicily and Sardinia Prevail in World Competition
Sicilian and Sardinian producers overcame the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic to craft award-winning oils once again in 2020.
Jun. 24, 2021
Jordanian Producers Celebrate First-Ever Wins at World Olive Oil Competition
After a harvest marked by the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic and hot and dry weather, producers from Jordan earned four awards from the World Competition.
Jun. 24, 2021
Israeli Producers Celebrate Record Year at World Competition
Producers from across the small Middle Eastern country earned one Gold Award and two Silver Awards from four entries.
Jun. 24, 2021
Fruitful Harvest Yields Record Year for Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Producers from the two small Balkan countries enjoyed fruitful harvests and earned a record number of awards at the World Competition.
Jun. 24, 2021
Italian and Brazilian Producers Win Big at 6th EVO Contest
The competition led by Antonio G. Lauro received a record-high 704 entries, including 80 flavored oils.
Jun. 22, 2021
Bountiful Harvest Yields Wins for South African Producers at World Competition
South African producers earned a record-tying nine awards at this year’s NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, more than twice the number they earned in 2020.
Jun. 22, 2021
Producers from Peloponnese Shine at NYIOOC World Competition
The record success of Greek producers at the 2021 NYIOOC was partially driven by exceptional performances from producers on the southwestern Peloponnese peninsula.