Oct. 8, 2024
The award-winning French-Tunisian olive oil producers behind the Parcelle 26 brand focus on quality in the groves and at the mill.
Sep. 9, 2024
Slovenian Cooperative Focuses on Phenol Levels
Danijel Stojković Kukulin believes the high-phenolic segment of the olive oil market will continue to grow as he pushes his production to new heights.
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.
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.
Jul. 29, 2024
Sustainability Guides Award-Winning Producer in Turkey
Garisar successfully navigates climate extremes and economic challenges, producing sustainable, award-winning quality.
Jul. 20, 2024
Award-Winning Producer Promotes Rhodes as An Olive Oil Destination
Greece’s fourth-largest island is a well-known tourist destination. Consistently winning quality awards is helping Natura Rodos raise its profile as an olive oil producer.
Jun. 27, 2024 Producer Profiles
The 1,000-Member Co-Op Taking on The Challenging Terrain of Northern Portugal
Jun. 25, 2024 Producer Profiles
Turkish Producer Highlights the Distinctive Qualities of the Native Kilis Olive
Jun. 12, 2024 Producer Profiles
How Resilience and Passion Drive a Boutique California Producer
Jun. 10, 2024 Producer Profiles
Kern County Producer Reflects on The California Olive Oil Industry
Jun. 2, 2024 Producer Profiles
May. 28, 2024
Monte do Camelo Wins Big with Sustainably Grown Native Varieties
The small-scale Portuguese producers earned a Silver Award at the 2024 NYIOOC for a Galega monovarietal. The company focuses on growing native olives sustainably.
May. 14, 2024
Innovation and Sustainability Yield Winning Results for GangaLupo
Teamwork, the responsible use of resources and innovation underpin the success of the Apulian Coratina monovarietal.
May. 13, 2024
Native Varieties and Centenarian Trees: The Winning Formula for Olivian Groves
After a harvest full of twists and turns, the Peloponnese producer achieved award-winning quality by relying on traditional and modern practices.
May. 13, 2024
Sustainability, Biodiversity Good for Business, This Campania Farmer Believes
Case d'Alto produces organic extra virgin olive oils in Irpinia from autochthonous varieties. Owner Claudio De Luca says focusing on sustainability improves quality.
May. 7, 2024
Trials and Triumphs of Organic Farming in Andalusia
The fifth-generation family behind Luque Ecológico believes organic farming produces flavorful extra virgin olive oil, protects the environment and mitigates the impacts of drought.
May. 6, 2024
Three Veterans of the Croatian War of Independence Craft Award-Winning Olive Oils
For the third straight year, the producers behind Oleum Maris have won four Gold Awards at the NYIOOC. Now, they are working to expand tourism offerings and exports.
Apr. 27, 2024
The Resilience of Tunisia’s Endemic Olive Varieties
Fermes Ali Sfar has garnered international acclaim for its Chetoui and Chemlali monovarietals.
Feb. 6, 2024
The Secrets to Successful Olive Oil Production in Peru
In an unconventional olive-growing location, the founder of Oasis Olives confronts an extraordinary set of challenges.
Jan. 29, 2024
Verde Louro Among Brazil's New Generation of Outstanding Producers
In Rio Grande do Sul, the young producer overcame climate extremes to win four awards at the World Olive Oil Competition.
Jan. 29, 2024
The Joy and Sacrifice of Organic Olive Oil Production on Mallorca
Oli de Santanyi founder Dirk Müller-Busch believes that producers who want a fair price must meet consumer demands for organic, high-quality extra virgin olive oil at all costs.
Jan. 15, 2024
Producers in Uruguay See Awards Fueling Exports, Local Olive Oil Culture
Uruguayans turned heads at the 2023 World Olive Oil Competition, setting their sights on export markets and homegrown appreciation.
Jan. 5, 2024
Buoyed by Awards, the Pope’s Official EVOO Producer Looks Ahead to Harvest
Pontiffs have traditionally favored extra virgin olive oils of Lazio. Domenico Sperlonga is following in the footsteps of his forefathers to serve Pope Francis.
Jan. 3, 2024
Upstart Belgian Importer Stakes Claim on the World Stage
The founders of ASUR source award-winning oils from Greece to sell in Belgium and the Netherlands, facing challenges associated with nascent olive oil markets.
Jan. 2, 2024
Corto Bets on Olives as Crop of The Future in Changing Sacramento Valley
As California deals with the impacts of climate change, rising labor costs and worker shortages, Corto Olive president Cliff Little believes planting more olives is a solution.
Jan. 2, 2024
Agritourism Takes Off at Arizona’s Queen Creek Olive Mill
Tourism is key to the success of Queen Creek Olive Mill’s business and the promotion of extra virgin olive oil in Arizona.