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Jun. 15, 2021
Andalusian Producers Overcome Obstacles to Triumph at 2021 NYIOOC
Andalusian producers celebrated an excellent year at the World Competition, despite severe weather and Covid-19 dampening the 2020 harvest.
Jun. 15, 2021
Turkish Olive Oils Win Acclaim in World Competition
After an off-year harvest complicated by the Covid-19 pandemic and climate change, producers from Turkey celebrated a record-high 44 awards.
Jun. 15, 2021
Producers from Puglia and Lazio Star at 29th Ercole Olivario
Taking place in person after being conducted remotely last year, producers came together to celebrate Italian olive oils and their producers.
Jun. 10, 2021 The Best Olive Oils
Jun. 8, 2021 The Best Olive Oils
Lower Yield Doesn’t Stop U.S. Producers From Celebrating NYIOOC Wins
Jun. 7, 2021 The Best Olive Oils
After Poor Harvest, a Record Year for Tunisia at World Olive Oil Competition
Jun. 7, 2021 The Best Olive Oils
In Record Haul, 99 Greek Brands Awarded at World Olive Oil Competition
Jun. 7, 2021 Producer Profiles
Renewed Focus on Quality Pays Off for Brazilian Producers at 2021 NYIOOC
Jun. 2, 2021
Despite Covid and Drought, Australian and New Zealand Producers Shine at NYIOOC
Australian producers took home a record-high 13 Gold Awards, while producers from New Zealand earned a perfect success rate.
Jun. 1, 2021
Italian Producers Achieve Record Success at World Competition
Despite the historic challenges of 2020, producers from across Italy turned out in record numbers and reaped a record number of the industry's most prestigious 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.
May. 4, 2021
Tips for Selecting High-Polyphenol Olive Oils
A guideline for selecting high polyphenol oils, with no additional information other than what is on the bottle’s label.
Apr. 26, 2021
South American Olive Oil Conference Goes Online
Attendees can listen to prerecorded lectures on a range of topics online. Presenters see this as a positive step for the continent’s olive oil sector.
Apr. 1, 2021
Researchers Identify Main Types of Olive Oil Fraud, Propose Solutions
A scientific review identified the most prevalent types of olive oil fraud and proposed countermeasures including more cooperation among regulatory bodies.
Mar. 25, 2021
Italian Olive Sector Must Focus on Quality for Future Success, Report Finds
A lack of cooperation throughout the sector is hurting producers’ bottom lines, according to an agricultural institute study.
Mar. 9, 2021
Oleum Develops New Tools for EVOO Analysis, Authentication
The analysis tools will impact the way blends are made, olive oil quality is assessed and shelf-life is evaluated, according to researchers.
Feb. 24, 2021
Even Dark Glass Bottles Leave EVOO Susceptible to Oxidation, Study Finds
Extra virgin olive oil in dark glass bottles suffers significant degradation in supermarket-like conditions, researchers in Italy found.
Feb. 17, 2021
Italy Pledges Nearly €70M for Olive Oil and Table Olive Sector
The money will be used to improve quality, protect the environment and promote traceability in the sector until the Common Agricultural Policy takes effect in 2023.
Feb. 6, 2021
Dr. Gundry’s Olive Oil: Controversial Pitchman Peddles a Dose of Deception
A video advertisement for polyphenol-rich olive oil features a Beverly Hills doctor making questionable claims.
Dec. 29, 2020
Spain Seeks New Technology for Olive Oil Quality Testing
Spain’s central government is working with local authorities and members of the olive oil sector to improve olive oil testing and quality standards.
Nov. 23, 2020
New Production Technology Improves Olive Oil Quality
Tests show that high vacuum-assisted extraction technologies increase polyphenols and lower volatile compounds in extra virgin olive oils. Further tests are needed to understand their impact on yields.
Oct. 20, 2020
Harvest in Full Swing at Italy's Award-Winning Farms
Expectations are high among Italy's top-rated producers as their farms and mills run at full tilt.
Jul. 15, 2020
Guide Boosts Online Sales of Award-Winning Brands
Finding online retailers who sell the best extra virgin olive oils just got a lot easier.