Producer Profiles / page 34
Nov. 20, 2017
Where the Olive Trees Are Dying: A Front-Line Report on Xylella
As the disease spreads, olive growers in northern Puglia remain confident their trees will fare better than those of the neighbors to the south.
Nov. 13, 2017
Marina Colonna's Farm Is a Place Where History Meets Innovation
It's harvest time at Marina Colonna's farm in San Martino in Pensilis, Molise.
Nov. 8, 2017
Cobram Estate's New Chef Wants to 'Set the Tone' for California's Olive Oil Culture
Kevin O'Connor has spent the last few months learning all he can about olive oil as the resident chef for the Australian brand that recently set up shop in the U.S.
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At Hacienda Guzman, Promoting Olive Culture by Celebrating its Diversity
Sep. 14, 2017 World
An Oasis of Award-Winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Tabernas
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.
Jun. 6, 2017
Radio's 'PRI' Follows Greek Producer's Road to NYIOOC Win
NYIOOC award winner Myrta Kalampoka was profiled for 'The World' a Public Radio International program in a segment that first aired yesterday.
May. 23, 2017
For Spain's 'La Olivilla,' Winning Top Award, Restoring Nature Go Hand in Hand
Just five years ago, a group of neighboring farmers in Sierra de Cazorla, Spain decided to work together and produce high-quality olive oil with respect for the environment. Last month, their Dehesa de la Sabina earned the industry's top award.
May. 18, 2017
Olive Oil Producers from Small Croatian Island Strike Gold, Together
Olive oil producers from the Croatian island of Šolta joined forces to submit a single entry to NYIOOC 2017, winning a Gold Award and placing its Šoltansko maslinovo ulje on the world stage.
May. 16, 2017
Deoleo Plans 'Biggest Ever' Promotional Campaign
The world's largest olive oil company says it will launch the largest promotional campaign in its history to draw consumers to its flagship brands and use more olive oil in general.
May. 15, 2017
The Man Behind China's Unlikely Gold at NYIOOC
An agronomic engineer from Argentina convinces a Chinese company to improve product quality and strikes gold at the world's most prestigious olive oil competition.