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Feb. 14, 2020
Quality Controls in Europe Need Improvement, Study Finds
Virgin olive oil promoted as extra virgin is a common infringement in the E.U., a new study found.
Feb. 6, 2020
Casas de Hualdo: In the World of Don Quixote
I thought good oil could only be produced in small quantities, like a good cup of coffee. Casas de Hualdo represents a thought-provoking mix of quantity and quality.
Jan. 29, 2020
Why There Won’t Be an ‘Awards Gala’ at the 2020 NYIOOC
It has been an expensive party paid for by 1,000 producers, but enjoyed by very few of them.
Oct. 28, 2019 Production
Pulsed Electric Technology Increases Yield and Quality, Study Finds
Sep. 30, 2019 Business
California Olive Oil Industry Adopts Stricter Labeling Requirements
Aug. 19, 2019 World
Jul. 8, 2019 Health
Olive Council, Europe Collaborate on Limiting Contaminants in Olive Oil
Jun. 3, 2019 World
Study Finds Olives Grown at Higher Altitudes Yield Better Quality Oils
Apr. 3, 2019
Facial Recognition May Complement Taste Tests
Researchers are developing facial recognition software with the aim to enhance the accuracy of panel testing.
Jul. 23, 2018
Harvesting by Hand Leads to Lower Levels of Oxidation, Study Finds
Researchers found that olives harvested by hand and processed with the first 36 hours had lower levels of oxidation.
May. 9, 2018
World Olive Oil Consumption Hasn't Risen Since 2003, Even With 1B More People
Countless studies have proved the health benefits of olive oil. Why are we consuming less today than we did 14 years ago?
Dec. 7, 2017
Entries Pour in for Sixth NYIOOC
Producers overcame yet another challenging harvest season to ready their products for olive oil's biggest stage.
Nov. 10, 2017
Freezing Olives After Harvest Doesn't Affect Olive Oil Quality
Scientists found a possible solution to the reduction in quality that comes from storing olives at ambient temperatures -- storage at moderate freezer temperatures.
Sep. 11, 2017
California's International Culinary Center to Host 3rd Olive Oil Sommelier Program
An international faculty of renowned experts will guide students through more than 100 olive oil samples from 26 countries in the world’s most comprehensive curriculum in olive oil quality assessment.
May. 23, 2017
For Spain's 'La Olivilla,' Winning Top Award, Restoring Nature Go Hand in Hand
Just five years ago, a group of neighboring farmers in Sierra de Cazorla, Spain decided to work together and produce high-quality olive oil with respect for the environment. Last month, their Dehesa de la Sabina earned the industry's top award.
May. 15, 2017
The Man Behind China's Unlikely Gold at NYIOOC
An agronomic engineer from Argentina convinces a Chinese company to improve product quality and strikes gold at the world's most prestigious olive oil competition.
May. 6, 2017
Croatians' Pursuit of Quality Pays Off at NYIOOC
Croatian olive oil producers won a record 22 awards at NYIOOC 2017. Some of this year's winners shared their reactions and what the international recognition means for them.
May. 4, 2017
It’s a Great Time to Find High-Quality Olive Oils
At the world's most prestigious olive oil competition, there were more entries -- and more winners -- than ever before, spelling good news for fans of high-quality extra virgin olive oils.
May. 4, 2017
Spanish Producers Win Big at NYIOOC
Spain won six Best in Class, 83 Gold and 38 Silver Awards at the New York International Olive Oil Competition last Thursday.
Apr. 28, 2017
At 2017 NYIOOC: Signs of the 'Sea Change We Have Been Waiting For'
After a challenging harvest season and a 30 percent drop in global production, more brands than ever were analyzed at the world's largest olive oil competition -- a strong sign of the growing number of producers focused on quality.
Apr. 27, 2017
Best Olive Oils for 2017 Will be Announced Tonight
The winners of the 2017 New York International Olive Oil Competition will be revealed at a live-streamed 5:30 (EDT) press conference.
Apr. 24, 2017
Judging Underway at Fifth Annual New York International Olive Oil Competition
At 9 o'clock the first samples were distributed to 15 judges whose determinations will lead to the unveiling of this year's best extra virgin olive oils at a live-streamed press conference Thursday evening.
Apr. 10, 2017
One-Third of Olive Oils Sold in Canada Don't Meet Quality Standards
Lab tests have revealed that one-third of olive oils for sale in Canada do not meet quality standards, according to a report citing chemical analyses by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency