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Sep. 23, 2024

Light Harvest in Argentina Accompanied by Rising Production Costs

Olive oil production in Argentina is expected to be less than one-third of last year’s record yield. At the same time, electricity and fuel prices have risen dramatically.

Sep. 23, 2024

World Olive Oil Competition Southern Division Underway

This year's awards carry exceptional weight in light of the widespread harvest shortfalls experienced by numerous countries across the hemisphere.

Sep. 18, 2024

Calabrian Cooperative Emphasizes Quality While Building Economies of Scale

Seventeen olive oil producers have joined to promote Carolea extra virgin olive oils while driving down farming and milling costs.

Sep. 5, 2024

Bringing Peloponnesian Flavors to American Kitchens

The producer behind Kosterina believes there is a place in the American kitchen for Koroneiki olive oil produced in its place of origin and traditionally cured Greek olives.

Sep. 5, 2024

Groves Need Rain Ahead of Harvest in Greece

With most groves in Greece entering an ‘on-year’ in their alternate bearing cycle, ample autumn rains could yield a 300,000-ton harvest, some officials say.

Aug. 26, 2024

First-Time Winners Describe Perks of World Competition Awards

Access to global markets, regional promotion and motivation to keep improving are some benefits described by first-time NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition winners.

Aug. 19, 2024

Buenos Aires Province Sees Significant Growth in Olive Oil Production

Farmers are betting on high-density olive groves and new mills to claim a bigger share of Argentina's production.

Aug. 19, 2024

The Many Values in Recovering Abandoned Olive Groves in Tuscany

Fil Bucchino, Andrea Pagliai and Gionni Pruneti produce extra virgin olive oil from recovered trees to benefit communities and the environment.

Aug. 19, 2024

Terroir, Organic Farming Yield Award-Winning Results for Sicilian Farmer

The producers behind Agrigento-based Naru attribute their World Competition success to sustainably-grown local olive varieties.

Aug. 9, 2024

Italy’s Severe Drought Damages Olive Trees Ahead of Harvest

The country's major olive-growing regions are hit by heatwaves and drought. Production is anticipated to fall to historic lows.

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Aug. 7, 2024

Hazara’s Olive Oil Boom Lays Roadmap for Pakistani Sector

Systematic grafting and planting programs, new mills and efforts to educate farmers and millers have resulted in a rapid rise in production in one critical Pakistani region.

Aug. 7, 2024

One-Third of World Olive Oil Competition Entries Organic for the First Time

Organic extra virgin olive oils account for a growing share of submissions in the annual evaluation in New York.

Jul. 30, 2024

Tunisian Quality on The World Stage

Tunisian extra virgin olive oil brands earned 26 awards at the 2024 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, capping off a successful harvest in the country.

Jul. 29, 2024

Sustainability Guides Award-Winning Producer in Turkey

Garisar successfully navigates climate extremes and economic challenges, producing sustainable, award-winning quality.

Jul. 24, 2024

New Process Increases Sustainability, Phenolic Profile of Olive Leaf Extracts

A novel approach does not use harmful chemicals and creates an extract with potential uses in olive oil production and food packaging.

Jul. 24, 2024

Women Share Their Challenges in Producing and Selling Award-Winning Olive Oils

While the number of women-led companies earning international quality awards continues to rise, some say they face additional challenges beyond climate and macroeconomics.

Jul. 24, 2024

Organic Olive Cultivation in Italy Continues to Expand

More than 6,000 hectares of olive groves were converted to organic agriculture in the last year as Italy inched closer to achieving European sustainability goals.

Jul. 23, 2024

Fustiness, Rancidity Are the Most Common Defects in World Competition Submissions

Defects prevent olive oil from qualifying as an extra virgin, while diminishing its taste and health benefits.

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