The Cordioli family continues to overcome climatic challenges to produce their extra virgin olive oils in one of the world’s northernmost olive-growing regions.

Producer Profiles

May. 23, 2023

Culture Meets Quality at Di Molfetta Pantaleo

The producers behind Di Molfetta Pantaleo believe spreading olive oil culture is the best way to create new customers and value.

Producer Profiles

May. 22, 2023

Bozelli Boss Highlights the Value of Skillful Blending

The Turkish producer and World Competition winner believes masterful extra virgin olive oil blends exceed the sum of their parts.

Producer Profiles

May. 16, 2023

Meet the Native American Tribe Behind Award-Winning Olive Oil

Over two decades, Jim Etters has helped guide the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation’s Séka Hills brand to four NYIOOC triumphs while focusing on sustainability.

Producer Profiles

May. 11, 2023

Project Showcases the Potential of Chinese Olive Oil Sector

A cooperative in Longnan aims to foster China's olive oil culture and build value for local growers.

Producer Profiles

May. 11, 2023

Kalinjot Monovarietal Places Albanian Olive Oil on World Stage

Andrew Strong hopes the Gold Award at the NYIOOC for an organic endemic monovarietal will catch the world’s attention.

Producer Profiles

May. 9, 2023

History and Terroir Guide Award-Winning Producer in Puglia

More than a century of olive oil production experience allowed the families behind Olio Mazzone to overcome a highly challenging season to triumph at the 2023 NYIOOC.

Producer Profiles

Apr. 25, 2023

Award-Winning Producer Dedicates Accolade to Late Wife

Ivan Pfeiffer says he will rename his olive oil brand for his wife, who suddenly passed away.

Producer Profiles

Apr. 21, 2023

Master Miller in Istria Explains His Sustained Success at World Competition

Edi Druzetić says a state-of-the-art mill, quick harvest and carefully balanced blends are the secrets to Uljara Vodnjan’s success at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.

Producer Profiles

Apr. 21, 2023

The Challenges and Triumphs of Taking Over an Olive Farm in California

Since purchasing Pitchouline and rebranding as Pura Grove, Tim Bui has continued the Southern California producer's legacy of quality.

Producer Profiles

Apr. 17, 2023

For Award-Winning Producer Aires de Jaén, Sustainability Is Key to Quality

The producers behind Aires De Jaén say winning two Gold Awards at the 2023 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition validates their efforts to create a circular economy.

Producer Profiles

Apr. 13, 2023

Former Footballer and Lawyer Team Up to Produce High-Quality Olive Oil

After a cancer scare, retired soccer star Nikica Cukrov and his son-in-law teamed up to plant trees and make extra virgin olive oil.

Producer Profiles

Apr. 12, 2023

How to Make Award-Winning Olive Oil in a Tractor-Trailer

Samir Bayraktar, the founder of Olive Truck, has earned ten NYIOOC awards for extra virgin olive oils produced in his mobile mill.

Producer Profiles

Feb. 22, 2023

At Zeet, Quality Is a Family Business

The company produces its own olive oils in Tunisia, Spain and Italy using knowledge gleaned over four generations.

Producer Profiles

Feb. 10, 2023

CARM Celebrates Regional Taste with High-End Olive Oils and Wines

In northern Portugal, Casa Agricola Roboredo Madeira (CARM) pioneers organic farming to craft award-winning products.