May. 12, 2015
New Faces Among the Old Trees of an Award-Winning Buccheri Cooperative
Two sons of the founders of the Agrestis cooperative in Buccheri are bringing new energy to the home of some of the world's best olive oils.
Mar. 31, 2015
California Olive Oil Pioneer, Nan McEvoy
When anyone told Nan Tucker McEvoy that something would be tough, or that is simply could not be done, she had a knack for going out and proving them wrong.
Dec. 15, 2014
The Sicilian wine and oil producers have let go of their closely-held family recipes.
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Oct. 8, 2014
The self-proclaimed olive oil evangelist who used to pitch Tunisian olive oil now hits the road for his own growing brand.
Sep. 2, 2014
Rock Star Invites Tourists to Help With Olive Harvest
Sting invites tourists to his 900-acre estate and try their hand at harvesting the olives that produce the rock star's own line of extra virgin olive oil.
Aug. 22, 2014
Freshness A Key Ingredient for Pasolivo
The family-run company attributes the brand’s success to making California Olive Oil Council (COOC) certification a top priority.
May. 20, 2014
Making Connections at Cleo's Fine Oils
One Maryland purveyor is encouraging customers to discover high-quality extra virgin olive oils and the people who craft them.
Feb. 24, 2014
Greek Producers Look Beyond Gold
They may have won gold in New York, but two Greek olive oil producers are still aiming high and remembering their roots.
Jan. 20, 2014
Fifty Years After Fortuné Arizzi's Vision, An Award-Wining Olive Oil
Fortuné Arizzi recognized the exceptional terroir of Les Mées and, fortunately for us, convinced his wife to invest in an olive orchard.
Jan. 12, 2014
Catalan Olive Oil Producers Find Saffron a Lucrative Sideline
The world’s most expensive spice shows promise for the olive oil producers of Les Garrigues, in the province of Lerida in western Catalonia.
Dec. 28, 2013
Sure, the small Mediterranean country is a perfect holiday destination, but Malta also has olive trees that are attracting attention.
Nov. 7, 2013
Billionaire Bets on Olive Oil Quality Trend
Domenica Fiore owner Frank Giustra is betting that consumers will learn to better discern quality and be willing to pay for it.
Nov. 5, 2013
Melgarejo’s Bid for Even Healthier Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Jaén’s Aceites Campoliva, makers of Melgarejo, seeks to otpimize the healthfulness of extra virgin olive oil.
Jan. 29, 2013
Prizewinning Cooperative Credits Biodiversity, Early Harvesting for its Fruity Arbequina
Olive cultivation amid almond, apple, pear and pine trees helped Oli d’Arbeca win the "sweet green fruity" prize at Fira de l’Oli.
Nov. 9, 2012
On a recent, very rainy trip to Andalusia I visited Almazara Caseria de la Virgen, an organic olive farm and mill near Alomartes.
Jun. 12, 2012
The husband and wife team who run the Kolympari-Mihelakis Family olive oil company say their latest product, Olive One, surpasses anything they’ve ever produced before.
Feb. 1, 2012
Alziari olive oil has been produced and sold in Nice, France for over 140 years. The company's products now sell in over 19 countries and the Alziari ‘grand crus’ range continues to be held in high regard.
Dec. 11, 2011
The Núñez de Prado Obession with Perfection
The Núñez de Prado EVOOs are liquid testimony to the philosophy of the family behind them: respect for nature, and use of both the best artisanal methods and the most innovative modern technology.