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Jun. 8, 2022
South African Producers Celebrate Record Success at NYIOOC
Entering their second-highest number of brands, South African producers won a record-high number of Gold Awards at the World Olive Oil Competition.
Jun. 8, 2022
Croatian Tech Company Produces Award-Winning EVOO for Gifting
Infobip, the first Croatian startup to be valued at $1 billion, produces its own olive oil to give to clients and employees.
Jun. 6, 2022
New Zealand Producers Enjoy Strong Showing at World Competition
Producers from New Zealand celebrated their success at the NYIOOC World Competition, earning their second-highest tally of awards.
Jun. 6, 2022 Europe
The Olive Farm that Breathed New Life into Cyprus’s No Man’s Land
Jun. 2, 2022 Africa / Middle East
U.N. Developing Olive Groves and Mills in Drought-Prone Areas of Iraq
Jun. 2, 2022 Africa / Middle East
In Turkey, Study Recommends Investments in Olive Farms Instead of Coal Mines
Jun. 2, 2022 Europe
Europe’s LIFE Resilience Project Offers Tools to Mitigate Spread of Xylella
Jun. 2, 2022 Business
Andalusia Demands More Funds for Olive Oil and Table Olive Producers in New Policy
Jun. 1, 2022
California’s Drought Expected to Worsen in 2022
Low levels of winter precipitation mean that reservoirs and groundwater sources will not be replenished. Officials said farmers will need to adapt.
May. 31, 2022
At Pasolivo, Olive Oil Production Is Art and Science
The central California producers earned five more awards at the 2022 NYIOOC, bringing their total at the competition to 27 since 2016.
May. 31, 2022
A Family Tradition Takes Root at Moulin de la Coquille
The French producer earned a second consecutive Gold Award at the 2022 NYIOOC, attributing the success to new investments in organic production, irrigation and technology.
May. 31, 2022
Meet the Driving Force Behind the Success of Montenegrin Producers at NYIOOC '22
Ćazim Alković helped growers and producers in the small Balkan state earn one Gold and two Silver Awards, the first in the country's history.
May. 31, 2022
Winning at NYIOOC Part of Producer’s Quest to Improve Reputation of Tunisian EVOO
When Karim Fitouri found the reputation of Tunisian olive oil was an obstacle to exporting, he decided to improve his country's standing in the olive oil world.
May. 25, 2022
Nutri-Score Does Not Penalize Traditional Food Specialties, Survey Finds
At least two-thirds of samples with protected statuses from the European Union received an "A" or "B" from Nutri-Score.
May. 25, 2022
French Farmers Feel Impacts of Worsening Drought
A lack of rainfall last autumn and winter combined with low soil moisture and water levels means water restrictions are already being implemented across southern France.
May. 25, 2022
Olive Oil Exempt from Pakistan Import Ban
The ban is mainly focused on luxury goods in an effort to reduce the country’s massive trade deficit. However, olive oil could be added in the future.
May. 25, 2022
Drought Continues to Concern Growers in Chile
Chile will produce less olive oil this year than in the previous season but close to the five-year average.
May. 25, 2022
Indonesia Lifts Controversial Palm Oil Export Ban
President Joko Widodo said the decision came as a result of higher global supply and rising cooking oil prices at home.
May. 23, 2022
Croatian Producers Celebrate NYIOOC Success as Results Continue to Roll Out
Croatian farmers and producers have earned the third-highest award total at the 2022 NYIOOC, improving upon last year’s results too.
May. 23, 2022
Modern Techniques and Ancient Groves a Winning Combination for Solar Olives
The Lebanese producer has coupled traditional varieties and cultivation techniques with modern millign and marketing to produce an award-winning brand.
May. 23, 2022
A New Era of Olive Farming Dawns in Molise
Authorities, producer associations and farmers are working together in the southern Italian region to restore abandoned groves and attract young farmers.
May. 20, 2022
Amid Growing Inflation, Italians Prioritize High-Quality Food Purchases
Italians intend to cope with the rising inflation by cutting other expenditures instead.
May. 20, 2022
After 10 Successful Years Farming, Mother-Daughter Team Pivots to Oleotourism
The producers behind the Groves on 41 have parlayed award-winning production into a tourism operation focused on sustainable farming and cooking with olive oil.