Oct. 17, 2016
Early Entries Pour in as NYIOOC Adds Even More Value to Winning
The fifth edition of the world's largest and most prestigious olive oil competition will feature an expanded suite of tools designed to make it easier for buyers of all types to obtain the winning brands.
Oct. 13, 2016
World Olive Oil Production Slips, Brazilian Imports Sharply Lower
The latest figures from the International Olive Council predict a 7 percent drop in production and sharply lower imports by Brazil after years of growth.
Oct. 13, 2016
FDA Reconsiders Standard for 'Healthy' Claim
The FDA will re-evaluate its regulations concerning nutritional content claims, including the use of the term “healthy.”
Sep. 22, 2016 Business
Sep. 19, 2016 World
Dorothy Cann Hamilton, Culinary Educator and Visionary, Dies at 67
Aug. 23, 2016 N. America
Aug. 10, 2016 N. America
Jul. 26, 2016 N. America
Class Certification Awarded in False Advertising Case Against Filippo Berio
Jul. 26, 2016
New Blight Alarms California Olive Growers
The pathogen Neofabraea has been observed on both Arbosana and Arbequina trees in the Sacramento Valley, Glenn County and San Joaquin.
Jul. 25, 2016
Olive Oil Sommelier Certification Course at New York's International Culinary Center
The renowned International Culinary Center (ICC) in New York and the Olive Oil Times Education Lab will present the first Olive Oil Sommelier Certification Level 1 Course October 8-10 at the ICC’s SoHo campus.
Jul. 22, 2016
Master Milling Course Returns to Davis
The program will once again be led by Leandro Ravetti, one of the world’s leading experts in the growing, processing and standards of olive oil.
Jun. 30, 2016
A New Way for Retailers and Restaurants to Stock the World's Best Olive Oils
The Best Olive Oils Marketplace, the e-commerce platform for award-winning extra virgin olive oils, is now open to wholesale buyers.
Jun. 28, 2016
The mill-on-wheels can be brought directly to Texas groves, providing farmers and producers with an on-site solution to a very narrow timeline.
Jun. 8, 2016
Australian Star Knows No Boundaries
Rob McGavin has led Boundary Bend to win over increasingly educated Australian consumers. With his company's expansion to the world's largest market, the odds of finding award-winning Cobram Estate olive oils at a store near you are getting better every day.
May. 31, 2016
‘Best Olive Oils Marketplace’ Offers World’s Top-Rated Extra Virgin Olive Oils
Early orders are exceeding expectations on the Marketplace, where every oil is an award winner at the prestigious New York International Olive Oil Competition
May. 18, 2016
Motion Supports False Advertising Case Against Filippo Berio Olive Oil
The plaintiff stated that she understood the term “Imported from Italy” on the Filippo Berio olive oil label to mean the oil was made from olives "grown, crushed, bottled, and shipped from Italy."
May. 12, 2016
Marketplace for World's Best Extra Virgin Olive Oils Nears Launch
A new "Buy Now" button will soon appear beside the winning brands on bestoliveoils.org, the annual guide to the best olive oils in the world.
May. 5, 2016
Trade Deal Would Remove Tariff Imbalance for U.S. Olive Oil Producers
As American olive oil producers continue efforts to expand the market for their products, the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership would provide significant relief to exporters.
Apr. 28, 2016
U.S. Wins 50 Awards at International Olive Oil Competition
American olive oil producers had their best showing yet at the 2016 New York International Olive Oil Competition.
Apr. 21, 2016
U.S. Congress Directs FDA to Test Imported Olive Oils
The U.S. House Agricultural Committee directed the FDA to look into creating a sampling and testing system for imported oils and to report back to Congress on its findings.
Apr. 16, 2016
UC Davis and the University of Jaén Sign Collaboration Agreement
The schools come together in Jaén with a shared vision to create a worldwide network of esteemed universities dedicated to the advancement of the olive oil sector.
Apr. 14, 2016
World's Best Olive Oils for 2016 Announced
The results of the 2016 New York International Olive Oil Competition were announced at a packed press conference this evening.
Apr. 14, 2016
The World's Best Olive Oils, Delivered
The New York International Olive Oil Competition announced the coming launch of the Best Olive Oils Marketplace, where you can buy this year's award-winning extra virgin olive oils.