Producer Profiles / page 33
Feb. 26, 2018
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Makes You Happy
Listening to the stories of those who have joined the growing ranks of high-quality producers, I realized that achievement of their objectives often corresponds to a self-realization.
Jan. 24, 2018
ABC News Explores Effects of Climate Change on Italian Olive Oil Production
ABC news chief meteorologist Ginger Zee traveled with her crew through Italy to talk about climate change with producers and scientists during the 2016 harvest.
Dec. 28, 2017
Award-Winning Producer Credits His Team of 'Harvest Experts'
For two months a team of 150 people harvest the olives at Cortijo Virgen de los Milagros, like their parents and grandparents did. "The mill is only the extractor," says Luis Montabes. "Quality is born in the fields."
Dec. 27, 2017 World
Nov. 28, 2017 World
Nov. 20, 2017 World
Where the Olive Trees Are Dying: A Front-Line Report on Xylella
Nov. 13, 2017 World
Marina Colonna's Farm Is a Place Where History Meets Innovation
Nov. 1, 2017
California Olive Ranch Looks Abroad
CEO Gregg Kelley called an alliance with producers in Argentina “an opportunity to bring a diverse portfolio to our customers while growing our network of farms and grower partners.”
Oct. 26, 2017
Olive Oil Times Readers Share Harvest Images
The photos illustrate the hard work and the joy each harvest brings to olive farmers in the Northern Hemisphere this time of year.
Oct. 9, 2017
California Olive Ranch Pursues Regenerative Agriculture
COR is aiming to become one of the first large, permanent crop farmers to effectively pursue a regenerative agriculture approach, which entails slashing waste and reusing byproducts.
Sep. 28, 2017
At Hacienda Guzman, Promoting Olive Culture by Celebrating its Diversity
Juan Ramón Guillén began bringing back saplings of different varieties of olive trees from his travels. Now, his 'Olivotheque' is among the largest collections of olive cultivars in the world.
Sep. 14, 2017
An Oasis of Award-Winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Tabernas
Sergio Leone, the Italian filmmaker, chose the desert region of Tabernas as a film location for his Spaghetti Westerns. Few believed the area was right for olive oil production.
Aug. 21, 2017
Award-Winning Producer Seeks Investors for Underground Mill
Tamia's Pietro Re conceived an ultramodern, multi-purpose and sustainable mill -- and he's looking for backers.
Aug. 8, 2017
The Unstoppable Journey of Yanni's Olive Grove
How this resourceful Greek couple transformed their struggling olive tree business into an award-winning olive oil producer on the frontlines of cutting-edge research in the battle against Alzheimer's.
Jul. 26, 2017
Monterosa Looks to the Future with Eye on the Past
Deep in the quiet sun-scorched hills surrounding the town of Montcarapacho, Monterosa’s philosophy has led it more than once to make the most of the unexpected.
Jul. 25, 2017
From His Sandy Perch, Domenica Fiore's Cesare Bianchini Aims Even Higher
We met the producer Cesare Bianchini to discover what is behind Domenica Fiore and we ended up in an olive grove that evokes an ancient shore, with sand and shells.
Jul. 18, 2017
Oliva Lucia: A Tale of Love, Loss and Leccino in Istria
Behind Oliva Lucia is a story of resilience: how one woman overcame the challenges of life and nature to become the producer of an award-winning olive oil.
Jun. 29, 2017
A Gold Standard Farm in Umbria Promotes Research on Sustainability and Health
Castello Monte Vibiano Vecchio won two Gold Award at NYIOOC 2017 thanks to constant research on quality and sustainability.
Jun. 19, 2017
Gold for Tunisia Heralds Start of New Beginning
Karim Fitouri of Olivko says his Gold Award at NYIOOC marks the beginning of Tunisia's transformation from a bulk producer for the export market to a country known for its high-quality olive oil.
Jun. 16, 2017
Argentina's 'La Reconquista' Conquers New York
Cherished for its well-balanced, harmonious flavor, the olive oil from Argentina's Olivares La Reconquista earned the coveted Best in Class Award at this year's NYIOOC.
Jun. 16, 2017
Against All Odds: The First Olive Oil From Canada
The very first 100 percent Canadian extra virgin olive oil did not come easy for pioneers George and Sheri Braun.
Jun. 13, 2017
Economic Downturn Spurs Return to Family Farms
In the face of economic hardships, many young Greeks return to work the family olive groves that have been kept in their families for generations.