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Cristiano Tomei: Instinct and Madness

by Luciana Squadrilli

At L'Imbuto restaurant, chef Cristiano Tomei proposes a cuisine based on quality, simple ingredients and a great creativity.

Posted on May 21, 2013

New Farm Bill Includes Olive Oil Controls

by Nancy Flagg

The U.S. Farm Bill of 2012 failed to pass, but a new version is back with the same provision for olive oil as last year’s version.

Posted on May 20, 2013

USDA Researchers Develop New Tests for Olive Oil Adulteration

by Nancy Flagg

Researchers at the USDA have found new ways to check olive oil authenticity, and a better way to process pomace.

Posted on May 10, 2013

Not Your Father’s Amphora: The Best Olive Oil Package Designs for 2013

by Denise Johnson

The New York International Olive Oil Competition announced the best olive oil package designs for 2013.

Posted on May 01, 2013

Italy Triumphs at New York International Olive Oil Competition

by Luciana Squadrilli

Italy was the most award-winning country at the prestigious New York competition, gaining a record number of 87 medals.

Posted on April 26, 2013

Australia and New Zealand Shine at International Olive Oil Competition

by Julie Butler

Australia and New Zealand punched above their weight at the 2013 New York International Olive Oil Competition last week.

Posted on April 26, 2013

Spain Brings Home 51 Medals from New York

by Naomi Tupper

Spanish extra virgin olive oils earned 51 awards, including two for best of class, from the New York International Olive Oil Competition.

Posted on April 25, 2013

U.S. Producers Win Big at International Olive Oil Competition

by Nancy Flagg

Olive oil brands from the United States won 21 gold and 15 silver medals at the New York International Olive Oil Competition.

Posted on April 25, 2013

For Van Gogh, Olive Trees ‘Too Beautiful to Dare Paint’

by Tara Vassiliou

Olive trees have provided not just a source of nourishment for the body but a source of inspiration for the soul.

Posted on April 22, 2013

Awards Gala Honors World’s Top Olive Oil Producers

by Michael Goodwin

After a press conference to announce the winners of the New York International Olive Oil Competition, the program closed with an awards gala at the International Culinary Center.

Posted on April 20, 2013

World’s Best Olive Oils Unveiled in New York

by Lara Camozzo

The top three winning countries taking home the most overall awards include Italy, with 83 awards, Spain, with 51 awards, and the United States, with 36 awards.

Posted on April 18, 2013

An Olive Oil Tasting at Fairway Market

by Lara Camozzo

Steve Jenkins is the cheesemonger and master merchant for Fairway Market, but he refers to himself as a “student of olive oil.”

Posted on April 18, 2013

Students in Crete Learn About Olives

by Costas Vasilopoulos

A new initiative in Crete teaches young students to love olive trees and appreciate the benefits of olive oil

Posted on April 17, 2013

New York Seminars Explore Olive Oil Culture, Health and Quality

by Michael Goodwin

The New York International Olive Oil Competition began today with speakers addressing a full house at the International Culinary Center.

Posted on April 16, 2013

Writer Carol Drinkwater Chronicles Olive Heritage

by Nancy Flagg

Drinkwater spoke at the University of California at Davis Olive Center, tracing the history of olive trees throughout the Mediterranean.

Posted on April 12, 2013

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