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.

Award-winning Croatian olive oil producer Stjepan Devic

Producer Profiles

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.

The Morgan family harvesting olive trees with mechanical rakes

Mar. 26, 2025 News Briefs

Slovenian Family Achieves International Acclaim for Organic Cuvée

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Mar. 24, 2025 Producer Profiles

A Croatian Olive Grower's Journey from Ancestral Roots to Award-Winning Groves

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Feb. 12, 2025 Producer Profiles

Meet the Genoese Couple Cultivating Traditional Italian Olives in Uruguay

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Jan. 30, 2025 Producer Profiles

Celebrated Sicilian Farmer Preserves Traditional Landscapes, Cultivars

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Jan. 14, 2025 Producer Profiles

Discovering Award-Winning Olive Oil in Brazil's Southern Highlands

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Producer Profiles

Nov. 13, 2024

Mendozan Producer Zuccardi Champions Local Arauco Variety on World Stage

The Mendoza, Argentina-based producer sees a growing demand for Arauco's health benefits and taste profile.

Woman sorting olives in red and yellow baskets in an outdoor setting. - Olive Oil Times

Producer Profiles

Nov. 13, 2024

Danish Family Crafts Award-Winning Olive Oil in Tuscany

The family behind Casale 3 Danesi reflect on what it takes for a small farm to produce award-winning olive oil after a challenging harvest.

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Producer Profiles

Oct. 8, 2024

Acclaimed Producer Prepares for Fruitful Harvest in Tunisia

The award-winning French-Tunisian olive oil producers behind the Parcelle 26 brand focus on quality in the groves and at the mill.

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Producer Profiles

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.

Two individuals harvesting olives in an orchard using nets and poles among olive trees. - Olive Oil Times

Producer Profiles

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.

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Producer Profiles

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.

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Producer Profiles

Jul. 29, 2024

Sustainability Guides Award-Winning Producer in Turkey

Garisar successfully navigates climate extremes and economic challenges, producing sustainable, award-winning quality.

Three individuals standing together in front of an olive tree in an outdoor setting. - Olive Oil Times

Producer Profiles

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.

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Producer Profiles

Jun. 27, 2024

The 1,000-Member Co-Op Taking on The Challenging Terrain of Northern Portugal

The members of the Agricultural Cooperative of Olive Growers of Murça farm the rugged terrain, working together to produce award-winning extra virgin olive oil.

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Producer Profiles

Jun. 25, 2024

Turkish Producer Highlights the Distinctive Qualities of the Native Kilis Olive

The award-winning producers behind Masmana have overcome a range of climatic and socioeconomic challenges to bring their organic Kilis olive oil to the world.

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Producer Profiles

Jun. 12, 2024

How Resilience and Passion Drive a Boutique California Producer

In less than four years, the couple behind Chateau de Luz has overcome climate extremes, pests and labor challenges to craft world-class extra virgin olive oil.

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Producer Profiles

Jun. 10, 2024

Kern County Producer Reflects on The California Olive Oil Industry

Stefanie Wickensheimer explains how Rio Bravo Ranch crafts high-quality extra virgin olive oil in the southern San Joaquin Valley.

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Producer Profiles

Jun. 2, 2024

Award-Winning Siblings Grateful Father Chose Coratina

After inheriting the family olive farm, brother and sister Tommaso and Angela Fiore continue the family legacy.

Two individuals gathering olives in an orchard using a green net under olive trees. - Olive Oil Times

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.

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Producer Profiles

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.