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Jun. 6, 2019
Winning in New York Opens Doors, Encourages Innovation Say Producers
Award winners from the 2019 World Olive Oil Competition shared their thoughts on what it means for their brands.
Jun. 3, 2019
Study Finds Olives Grown at Higher Altitudes Yield Better Quality Oils
A study conducted by Jerash University found that oils produced from areas of higher altitude in Jordan had a longer shelf life and higher nutritional values.
May. 28, 2019
Croatian Brands Win Big in New York
Croatian olive oils came in fourth after Italy, Spain and the United States, a significant result for a small country with a modest production.
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Millions of Birds Killed by Nighttime Harvesting in Mediterranean
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May. 15, 2019
American Producers Enjoy Another Good Year at NYIOOC
Despite setbacks for many in California, American producers still took home plenty of awards at this year's edition of the world's largest olive oil quality competition.
May. 14, 2019
Record Number of Awards for Spanish Producers at NYIOOC
Spanish producers enjoyed a record-breaking night at this year's NYIOOC, enjoying their highest ever success rate and bringing home more Gold Awards than ever before.
May. 14, 2019
Italian Producers Triumph at NYIOOC 2019
After a difficult harvest season, which saw production figures fall by 57 percent, Italian producers finally had a reason to celebrate. The results from the 2019 NYIOOC confirmed that quality remained as high as ever in Italy.
May. 10, 2019
Best Olive Oils for 2019 Revealed
In a year that saw a dramatically reduced output in some traditional regions, the findings of an 18-member panel of expert tasters suggested there is no shortage of excellent olive oils to go around.
May. 9, 2019
Judging Concludes at World Olive Oil Competition
The results will be revealed tomorrow night, May 10, during a press conference that will draw 200 olive oil producers, retailers, distributors, food industry professionals and press.
May. 5, 2019
Judging Underway at World Olive Oil Competition
At 9 o’clock (EDT) the first samples were distributed to 18 judges whose determinations will lead to the unveiling of this year’s best extra virgin olive oils.
Apr. 30, 2019
UNESCO Board Endorses 'World Olive Tree Day'
Following a proposal by Lebanon and Tunisia, UNESCO's executive board has recommended support for "all efforts leading to the proclamation of the World Olive Tree Day."
Apr. 26, 2019
Italian Producers Celebrate Quality at the Ercole Olivario Awards
Italian producers from around the country demonstrated their resilience to a tough harvest season at the twenty-seventh edition of the awards ceremony.
Apr. 23, 2019
In Slovenia, the "Tree Needs to Look Beautiful"
"A vine is like a lover," Miha Jakovcic says. "If you neglect it, even a little, it won’t forgive you. An olive tree, however, is like a mother. You can always come back to her,"
Apr. 18, 2019
Olive Tree Installation Charms and Causes Controversy in Milan
The installation of 16 centenary olive trees in celebration of Milan's Design Week has led to some questioning the origin and the future of the trees. Artist Sabine Marcelis says the trees were ethically sourced.
Apr. 10, 2019
Old Ways Endure at Award-Winning Farm in Slovenia
Timor’s six olive groves are small and disperse, each containing just a few dozen trees. The rugged terrain makes it necessary to do everything by hand, which the husband and wife team do well enough to earn the industry's highest award.
Apr. 2, 2019
In Slovenia, Hard Work and Keeping it Simple
Franc Morgan planted his first trees thirty years ago on his farm in Grintovec. Going organic was the plan from the beginning and he became one of the first organic olive oil producers in Slovenia.
Mar. 20, 2019
London's New Ad Ban on Public Transport Equates Olive Oil to Junk Food
Olive oil producers who wish to advertise their products within London's transportation network would first need to seek an exemption to new rules banning products that lead to obesity.
Mar. 18, 2019
Frequent Olive Oil Consumption May Reduce Risk of Blood Clots
In a recent study, the participants who consumed the most olive oil had the least platelet accumulation, which could lead to heart disease and stroke.
Mar. 10, 2019
NYIOOC Returns to International Culinary Center
The International Culinary Center in New York will host the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition and its Sommelier Certification Program back-to-back this May.