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May. 16, 2023
Europe Pressures U.S. to Drop Trump-Era Tariffs
As the E.U. attempts to compel American compliance at the World Trade Organization, Spanish table olive producers prepare to take on the Commerce Department in court.
May. 16, 2023
Food Labeling Debate Reignites as Romania Bans Nutri-Score
The ban comes as a Nutri-Score algorithm update penalized artificially sweetened beverages.
May. 16, 2023
Croatian Farmers Maintain Groves for Ailing Peers
The charitable work of the olive growers comes shortly after a local even raised money for a cancer hospital and those in need.
May. 15, 2023 News Briefs
May. 15, 2023 The Best Olive Oils
May. 11, 2023 Producer Profiles
Kalinjot Monovarietal Places Albanian Olive Oil on World Stage
May. 11, 2023 The Best Olive Oils
Producers in Small Croatian Village Celebrate Success While Calling for More Support
May. 10, 2023 The Best Olive Oils
In Portugal, a Tough Season Ends with Stronger Determination
May. 9, 2023
Focus on Quality Yields Success for Producers in France
Despite a sharp drop in production due to Europe’s prolonged drought, the number of French entries at the World Competition has progressively increased over the years.
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.
May. 4, 2023
Tradition, Technology Yield Winning Results for Southern Italian Producers
Producers from Puglia, Basilicata, Calabria and Campania overcame extreme weather, drought and pests to win awards at the World Competition.
May. 4, 2023
Consecrated Oil for King Charles III Coronation Arrives in London
Olive oil used in the coronation was produced from handpicked olives and blessed by religious officials in Jerusalem.
May. 3, 2023
Croatian Celebrities Awarded at Local Olive Oil Quality Contest
The success in Zadar has even inspired a former Eurovision Song Contest winner to consider entering the 2024 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.
May. 2, 2023
Prices Continue to Break Records in Spain Ahead of Dismal Harvest Outlook
However, timely rain paired with stagnant global demand and an increasing number of olive groves entering maturity could reverse the price trends.
May. 2, 2023
Latest Awards Confirm the Rising Quality of Croatian Extra Virgin Olive Oils
Producers from Croatia remained among the most awarded at the 2023 World Olive Oil Competition, despite their much smaller production than some other participating countries.
May. 1, 2023
Tuscan Producers Manage Difficult Harvest to Achieve Outstanding Results
Producers from the famed central Italian region said sustainability is the key to success when producing extra virgin olive oil, even during a drought.
May. 1, 2023
Researchers Develop Simplified Way to Determine Polyphenol Contents of Olive Oil
The new method uses laser-engraved paper and a smartphone to determine polyphenols in a sample.
Apr. 27, 2023
Quality of Central Italian Producers Shines Through After Difficult Harvest
The climate did not make it easy for olive growers in Lazio, Umbria or Abruzzo. Still, producers crafted award-winning extra virgin olive oils emphasizing local varieties.
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.
Apr. 22, 2023
Olive Oil Prices Rising Faster than Inflation in Italy
Olive oil prices at origin in Italy are 46 percent higher than last year, driving up the costs of other popular foods.
Apr. 21, 2023
Undeterred by Drought, Producers Across Spain Achieve Award-Winning Quality
Olive oil production in Spain dropped sharply in the 2022/23 crop year. Still, producers managed to obtain outstanding results.
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.
Apr. 17, 2023
Aceite de Madrid Receives Protected Designation of Origin Status
The extra virgin olive oil, produced primarily with Manzanilla, Castellana, and Cornicabra olives, becomes the country’s 32nd PDO.