Producer Profiles / page 30
Apr. 23, 2019
In Slovenia, the "Tree Needs to Look Beautiful"
"A vine is like a lover," Miha Jakovcic says. "If you neglect it, even a little, it won’t forgive you. An olive tree, however, is like a mother. You can always come back to her,"
Apr. 10, 2019
Old Ways Endure at Award-Winning Farm in Slovenia
Timor’s six olive groves are small and disperse, each containing just a few dozen trees. The rugged terrain makes it necessary to do everything by hand, which the husband and wife team do well enough to earn the industry's highest award.
Apr. 2, 2019
In Slovenia, Hard Work and Keeping it Simple
Franc Morgan planted his first trees thirty years ago on his farm in Grintovec. Going organic was the plan from the beginning and he became one of the first organic olive oil producers in Slovenia.
Jan. 16, 2019 World
Herzegovian Farmer Looks to Keep Momentum After New York Win
Nov. 30, 2018 World
Bona Furtuna: From a Journey of Hope to a Vision for Development
Nov. 1, 2018 World
Florida Farmers Lay the Foundation for a Growing South East Industry
Oct. 31, 2018 World
Global Gardens Founder Sees Olive Tree as Keystone of California Permaculture
Oct. 22, 2018 World
Oct. 19, 2018
As Citrus Struggles, Some Olive Growers Take Root in Florida
Olives are not new to the Sunshine State, but their economic viability is coming into the spotlight as citrus struggles.
Sep. 28, 2018
MasÃa El Altet: Valencia's Gold Standard
At nearly 3,000 ft above sea level in Valencia, MasÃa El Altet is placed at the turning point where the Mediterranean climate starts receiving continental influences.
Sep. 25, 2018
Croatia's Top Producers Upbeat as Harvest Nears
As fall rolls in, several Croatian producers say the conditions look good for another award-winning year.
Sep. 18, 2018
Montsagre: Picual Perfection Among the Empeltre
This is Empeltre territory, an area which comprises the Bajo Aragón region, the Ebro valley and the Terra Alta in Tarragona. It is also home to Albert Barrobés and his family's award-winning Picual.
Sep. 17, 2018
Tunisian Women Producers Making a Mark in a Man's World
Women are making their mark on Tunisia's fast-growing olive oil industry, even if it's often behind the scenes.
Jul. 26, 2018
Tunisian Producers See Promise in Olive Oil Tourism
Tunisian producers are exploring how olives, one of the country's biggest natural resources, can potentially lure a new kind of tourist.
Jul. 24, 2018
Extreme Olive Growing in Valle d'Aosta and Piemonte
Growing olives in Valle d’Aosta, a mountainous region enclosed by the Alps, seemed unthinkable until a group of daring farmers decided to try.
Jul. 9, 2018
Biodynamic Farming: Somewhere Between Science and Faith
Olive groves at the award-winning farm Marina Palusci are managed in accordance with biodynamics, a much-debated but often successful method.
May. 16, 2018
S. American Producers Celebrate NYIOOC Wins
Producers from four countries touted the success as proof of the high quality of South American extra virgin olive oil.
May. 14, 2018
Passion Unites Italy's Award-Winning Producers
Italian winners of the NYIOOC have a long story of success behind them, characterized by a respect for the territory and a constant desire to improve.
May. 1, 2018
54 Greek Olive Oils Awarded at NYIOOC
Greek producers earned more awards at the 2018 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition than ever before.
May. 1, 2018
93 Spanish Brands Among World's Best Olive Oils
Three Best in Class awards and 66 Gold Awards at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition again affirm Spain among the world's top producers of high-quality olive oils.
Apr. 5, 2018
The Gethsemane and Its Sacred Olive Oil
In Jerusalem last Thursday, like every year, the extra virgin olive oil produced from the olive trees of Gethsemane was blessed at the Holy Sepulcher.
Mar. 27, 2018
A New Generation Leads Laconiko to Excellence
The Pierrakos family has lifted a farm in Greece from a workaday livelihood to an inspired enterprise that produces award-winning oils infused with their vision, passion and purpose
Mar. 12, 2018
Revolution, Hope and Tunisian Olive Oil
Raouf Ellouze and Karim Fitouri were drawn back to Tunisia at times of political upheaval and change. Now, they want to help Tunisia become known for world-class olive oil.