Producer Profiles
Dec. 5, 2025
Tuscia Producer Builds a Legacy of Award-Winning Organic Oils
On the hills above Lake Bolsena, Alessandra Nicolai has transformed her family’s land into a model of organic farming, producing the award-winning A1980 extra virgin olive oil and expanding into natural wines.
Dec. 5, 2025
In Puglia’s Ancient Groves, a Young Producer Charts a High-Tech Future for Ulivè
Azienda Agricola Emmanuel Sanarica is redefining olive farming in Puglia, combining research, technology and biodiversity to produce award-winning oils such as Ulivè.
Dec. 1, 2025
In Oliveto Citra, a Family Mill Advances Research, Sustainability and Quality
The skilled millers behind Oleificio Dell'Orto craft premium extra virgin olive oils in Campania from native varieties, guided by a strong commitment to research and education.
Nov. 17, 2025
How Live Streaming Powers Sales for a Sichuan Olive Oil Producer
Producing organic extra virgin olive oil in the humid climate of northern Sichuan comes with a range of challenges. Social media has proven essential to finding and retaining customers.
Nov. 17, 2025
Canadian Company Brings New Recognition to Cretan Olive Oils
Panagiotis Tsiriotakis returned to his roots, founding Acropolis Organics and bringing global recognition to his Cretan extra virgin olive oils.
Nov. 11, 2025
A Sicilian Olive Oil That Blends Heritage, Design and Sustainability
In southwestern Sicily’s Belice Valley, Carmen Bonfante crafts Embrace, a premium extra virgin olive oil created to honor her island’s native olive varieties and welcoming spirit, with corporate responsibility at the heart of her vision.
Nov. 4, 2025 Producer Profiles
Willow Creek’s Cooperative Approach Brings Stability to Olive Growers
Oct. 29, 2025 Producer Profiles
Diversification Drives Olitalia’s Global Success as Italy’s Olive Oil Sector Evolves
Oct. 29, 2025 Producer Profiles
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In Chile’s Curicó Valley, Agroindustrial Siracusa Builds an Olive Oil Success Story
Oct. 20, 2025 Producer Profiles
Among Brazil’s Rocky Hills, Azeite Pedregais Cultivates Award-Winning Olive Oils
Oct. 15, 2025
Sustainability Takes Root in the Hills Above Florence
Fattoria Poggio di Fiesole, a Tuscan estate with a rich history and dedication to sustainability, produces an award-winning organic olive oil.
Oct. 3, 2025
Monini Builds on Italy’s Olive Oil Legacy with Modern Investments
Rooted in Umbria and fresh off four Gold Awards at the 2025 NYIOOC, Monini is marrying heritage with modern farming, planting 800,000 olive trees to safeguard Italy’s olive oil supply.
Sep. 29, 2025
Passion for Quality Becomes Legacy at Umbrian Farm
Oro di Giano produces premium extra virgin olive oil in Umbria from native varieties, centered on one of the region’s oldest olive trees. The farm is run by Claudia Pompilj, who built a second career in olive oil with great success.
Sep. 26, 2025
Turkish Producer Monsida Eyes Global Markets After Record Harvest
After decades of experience in the olive oil sector, the producer behind Monsida is betting on early harvest endemic monovarietals to break through at home and abroad.
Sep. 26, 2025
Crafting Award-Winning Olive Oil in the Shadow of Mount Fuji
Hundreds of kilometers away from Japan’s central olive-growing hub, one producer has braved the elements to produce unique extra virgin olive oil.
Sep. 22, 2025
Navarra’s Aceite Artajo Marries Cutting-Edge Tech with Centuries of Olive Oil Heritage
From smart irrigation and solar-powered cooling to trials with dozens of olive varieties, the family-run estate is blending innovation with heritage to produce award-winning organic extra virgin olive oils for markets at home and abroad.
Aug. 26, 2025
With Roots in Tradition, Producer Behind Azeite 4C Turns Focus to Quality
The Alentejo-based producer overcame a challenging harvest to win two 2025 World Olive Oil Competition awards, and is optimistic about the approaching harvest.
Apr. 23, 2025
This 185-Year-Old Spanish Olive Oil Co. Keeps Innovating to Meet the Moment
Sucesores de Hermanos López continue to look at market trends and adopt the latest technology and practices to maintain award-winning quality.
Apr. 12, 2025
Japanese Olive Growers Strike Gold at NYIOOC Competition
A Japanese community's olive oil wins top award at NYIOOC and showcases the success of a collaborative effort to revitalize the region's agriculture.
Apr. 9, 2025
South African Olive Farm Prepares for Challenging Harvest Season
Learn about the challenges and sustainable olive oil production at Tokara Olives, a top producer in South Africa's Western Cape.
Apr. 8, 2025
Basketball Coach Wins Gold, for Olive Oil
Basketball coach Neven Spahija, known for his impressive career, adds another success with his award-winning olive oil brand "S Oil" and plans for olive tourism.
Mar. 28, 2025
Tunisian Producer Targets Medicinal Market
Eagle Olive Oil from northern Tunisia earned a Silver Award at the 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for a Chetoui monovarietal.
Mar. 27, 2025
Albanian Producer Pairs Local Culture, Award-Winning Quality
Bianti Danaj is betting an early harvest, skilled milling and a strong tie to Southern Albanian history will set his brand apart in crowded international markets.
Mar. 27, 2025
Young Croatian Grower Wins International Acclaim for Oil from Historic Grove
Young Croatian grower Stjepan Dević wins international acclaim at the NYIOOC for his award-winning olive oil, produced from a historic grove.
Mar. 26, 2025
Slovenian Family Achieves International Acclaim for Organic Cuvée
The Morgan family, renowned Slovenian olive oil producers led by Silvana and Franc Morgan, has had a good year.