Host Argentina Wins Big at Olivinus Competition

“This performance shows that the various provinces of Argentina are very competitive at a global level.” Raul Castellani, President and Director General of OLIVINUS

Judging EVOO Competitions Takes More than Just Tasting

While show judges are experienced EVOO tasters, Richard Gawel explains, the act of judging extra virgin olive oils requires a variety of skills to bring it all together.

Israel Hosts TerraOlivo Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition

TerraOlivo attracted 189 entrants from 14 countries, giving many Israeli producers their first opportunity to be judged against top olive oils brands from around the world.

The Australian EVOO Show System

Most of Australia's extra virgin olive oil shows follow similar protocols, explains Richard Gawel.

NZ “Savantes” to Contrast Extra Virgin Olive Oils from 9 Countries

A selection of extra virgin olive oils from 9 countries will be available for tasting at the extra virgin olive oil Savantes Programme to be held in three New Zealand cities next month.

Sonoma County Harvest Fair Announces 2010 Winners

Ferrari-Carano Vineyards Vintners Inn Estate Olive Oil was the winner of the annual contest's Best of Show award.

World’s Best Olive Oils to Compete in New York

The New York International Olive Oil Competition will bring the world's finest extra virgin olive oils to the World's Greatest City.

2010 Los Angeles Olive Oil Competition Winners

The annual extra virgin olive oil competition awarded "Best of Show" medals to Apollo Olive Oil, Lucero Olive Oil, Castillo De Canena, Frantoi Cutrera, and La Vecchia Macina.

IOC Announces 2010 Mario Solinas Winners

The 2010 first prizes for outstanding quality in three extra virgin olive oil categories went to producers in Spain and Portugal.

Taster’s Choice: Flos Olei 2010

Sure he's a renowned olive oil expert, entrepreneur and founder of a popular guide to the world's best olive oils, but Marco Oreggia's greatest triumph might be his carbonara.

Grand Central’s Mediterranean Market

Oliviers & Co. invites fast-moving New Yorkers to slow down and enjoy the flavors of the South of France.

Extra Virgin Juice

It’s the JUICE that contains the polyphenol antioxidants, vitamin E and other other healthy compounds.

Results of Oil China 2010 Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition

Yolo Winners

The second-largest U.S. competition crowned familiar names including Lucero Olive Oil, The Olive Press, Calivirgin, Apollo, Hillstone and Bozzano Olive Ranch.

Pass the Cobram Estate, Hold the Butter in Dessert

Cobram Estate’s Pantry Essentials line is perfect for baking, offering a variety of flavor profiles that won’t dominate or conflict with other ingredients.

We Olive Shops

At We Olive stores, there are bulk casks to fill up your own bottles and a larger center bar where shoppers can saddle up and taste a variety of oils.

Sampling New Oils at Moulin Saint-Michel

Watch as the millers sample new extra virgin oils at Moulin Saint-Michel in Mouriès, France

Tasting Olive Oil

Each olive oil has its own unique character, which varies according to numerous factors, including the varietal, or type of olives used, where the olives are grown, their ripeness when harvested.