Jun. 8, 2021
Lower Yield Doesn’t Stop U.S. Producers From Celebrating NYIOOC Wins
From Texas to California and Oregon, 38 producers celebrated big wins at the World Olive Oil Competition despite an exceptionally tough harvest for many of them.
Jun. 7, 2021
After Poor Harvest, a Record Year for Tunisia at World Olive Oil Competition
Tunisian producers overcame the lack of rainfall in 2020 and earned a record-high tally of 30 awards at the 2021 NYIOOC.
Jun. 7, 2021
In Record Haul, 99 Greek Brands Awarded at World Olive Oil Competition
With the highest ever turnout from Greece, producers from Crete were among the most successful at this year’s NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.
Jun. 7, 2021 Producer Profiles
Renewed Focus on Quality Pays Off for Brazilian Producers at 2021 NYIOOC
Jun. 2, 2021 The Best Olive Oils
Despite Covid and Drought, Australian and New Zealand Producers Shine at NYIOOC
Jun. 1, 2021 The Best Olive Oils
Italian Producers Achieve Record Success at World Competition
May. 4, 2021 Basics
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.
Jun. 30, 2020
Eight Japanese Olive Oils Among This Year's Top-Rated Brands
Japanese producers enjoyed a record-breaking year at the World Olive Oil Competition, proving that one of the newest frontiers in olive cultivation can compete with the rest.
Jun. 17, 2020
Egyptian EVOO Pioneer Sets Gold Standard
Wadi Food has led the way for Egyptian olive oil producers. In spite of the difficulties of producing high-quality oil in the country's Western Desert.
Jun. 11, 2020
Resilience and Innovation Breed Success for Italian Producers
What unites 2020 NYIOOC award winners of all sizes is their innovation and use of technology.
Jun. 5, 2020
Italian Brands Succeed Again in World Competition
The producers behind some of the most awarded brands are celebrating repeat wins at the world's most prestigious olive oil quality contest.