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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. 21, 2023
The Challenges and Triumphs of Taking Over an Olive Farm in California
Since purchasing Pitchouline and rebranding as Pura Grove, Tim Bui has continued the Southern California producer's legacy of quality.
Apr. 19, 2023
Lebanese Ag Minister Praises Producers’ Success on World Stage
Officials and producers hope the awards will promote Lebanese extra virgin olive oil in foreign markets and spur exports for the crisis-enveloped country.
Apr. 18, 2023 Production
As Harvest Gets Underway, South African Producers Face Rolling Blackouts
Apr. 17, 2023 News Briefs
Aceite de Madrid Receives Protected Designation of Origin Status
Apr. 17, 2023 The Best Olive Oils
Prominent Producer Applauds Croatia's Success at World Competition
Apr. 17, 2023 Production
Apr. 17, 2023 Producer Profiles
For Award-Winning Producer Aires de Jaén, Sustainability Is Key to Quality
Apr. 13, 2023
Former Footballer and Lawyer Team Up to Produce High-Quality Olive Oil
After a cancer scare, retired soccer star Nikica Cukrov and his son-in-law teamed up to plant trees and make extra virgin olive oil.
Apr. 12, 2023
How to Make Award-Winning Olive Oil in a Tractor-Trailer
Samir Bayraktar, the founder of Olive Truck, has earned ten NYIOOC awards for extra virgin olive oils produced in his mobile mill.
Apr. 11, 2023
Portugal Enjoys Record-High ‘Off-Year’ Harvest
The country is expected to produce slightly more than 126,000 tons, the fourth-highest yield on record. Initial estimates forecasted production of fewer than 100,000 tons.
Apr. 11, 2023
Passion, Research Inspire the Award-Winning Quality of Cantasole
Arianna De Marco focuses on sustainable farming and high-quality extra virgin olive oil production to overcome the challenges of farming in Puglia.
Apr. 11, 2023
Producers Behind Ronkaldo Celebrate First Win for Slovenia at 2023 NYIOOC
Ronkaldo earned a Gold Award at the 2023 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for its organic Istrian bjelica.
Apr. 6, 2023
Elementary Schoolers Helped Produce One of Croatia's Best Extra Virgin Olive Oils
OPG Uroda earned a Gold Award at the 2023 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition with help from local students.
Apr. 5, 2023
Farmers in Australia Look Forward to An Abundant Harvest
Producers cited climatic challenges, supply chain issues and disease as potential challenges but remain optimistic for a bumper harvest.
Apr. 5, 2023
Finalists for Oleotourism Contest Announced
At the third edition of the national competition, farmhouses and olive oil producers compete to propose tourism experiences in breathtaking locations.
Apr. 4, 2023
Drought Expected to Hit Europe Again, Scientists Warn
Dry weather is expected to persist in much of Europe throughout the summer, especially in the central and Mediterranean regions.
Apr. 3, 2023
Record-High Olive Oil Exports Projected in Turkey
According to the International Olive Council, Turkish exports will rise sharply this year to 134,000 tons, more than triple the five-year average.
Apr. 3, 2023
Europe Cracks Down on Eco-Labels in Effort to Curb Greenwashing
The European Commission plans to ban new public eco-labels and allow member states to approve private eco-labels with higher standards than existing ones.
Mar. 28, 2023
Tunisian Officials See Bright Future for Local Olive Oil Industry
While producers face plenty of challenges, especially from climate change, Tunisian olive oil exports continue to gain ground in international markets.
Mar. 28, 2023
PDO and PGI Producers Celebrated at Ercole Olivario
Lazio, Sardinia and Sicily were the most awarded regions, with three prizes each, followed by Campania, Puglia and Tuscany, with one prize each.
Mar. 27, 2023
Demand for Organic Olive Oil Growing Globally
By 2030, the organic olive oil market could be worth more than ten percent of the sector total, up from the current six percent.
Mar. 27, 2023
Olive Oil Sales Slump in Spain, Production Forecasts Again Revised Downward
Spain will produce 680,000 tons of olive oil in the 2022/23 crop year, the lowest total in a decade. Sales domestically have also decreased compared to last year.