More than a century of olive oil production experience allowed the families behind Olio Mazzone to overcome a highly challenging season to triumph at the 2023 NYIOOC.

Producer Profiles

Apr. 25, 2023

Award-Winning Producer Dedicates Accolade to Late Wife

Ivan Pfeiffer says he will rename his olive oil brand for his wife, who suddenly passed away.

Producer Profiles

Apr. 21, 2023

Master Miller in Istria Explains His Sustained Success at World Competition

Edi Druzetić says a state-of-the-art mill, quick harvest and carefully balanced blends are the secrets to Uljara Vodnjan’s success at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.

Producer Profiles

Apr. 21, 2023

The Challenges and Triumphs of Taking Over an Olive Farm in California

Since purchasing Pitchouline and rebranding as Pura Grove, Tim Bui has continued the Southern California producer's legacy of quality.

Producer Profiles

Apr. 17, 2023

For Award-Winning Producer Aires de Jaén, Sustainability Is Key to Quality

The producers behind Aires De Jaén say winning two Gold Awards at the 2023 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition validates their efforts to create a circular economy.

Producer Profiles

Apr. 13, 2023

Former Footballer and Lawyer Team Up to Produce High-Quality Olive Oil

After a cancer scare, retired soccer star Nikica Cukrov and his son-in-law teamed up to plant trees and make extra virgin olive oil.

Producer Profiles

Apr. 12, 2023

How to Make Award-Winning Olive Oil in a Tractor-Trailer

Samir Bayraktar, the founder of Olive Truck, has earned ten NYIOOC awards for extra virgin olive oils produced in his mobile mill.

Producer Profiles

Apr. 11, 2023

Passion, Research Inspire the Award-Winning Quality of Cantasole

Arianna De Marco focuses on sustainable farming and high-quality extra virgin olive oil production to overcome the challenges of farming in Puglia.

Producer Profiles

Apr. 11, 2023

Producers Behind Ronkaldo Celebrate First Win for Slovenia at 2023 NYIOOC

Ronkaldo earned a Gold Award at the 2023 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for its organic Istrian bjelica.

Producer Profiles

Apr. 6, 2023

Elementary Schoolers Helped Produce One of Croatia's Best Extra Virgin Olive Oils

OPG Uroda earned a Gold Award at the 2023 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition with help from local students.

Producer Profiles

Feb. 22, 2023

At Zeet, Quality Is a Family Business

The company produces its own olive oils in Tunisia, Spain and Italy using knowledge gleaned over four generations.

Producer Profiles

Feb. 16, 2023

Award-Winning Producer Sees a Bright Future for South African Olive Oils

After swapping grape vines for olive groves 20 years ago, the producers behind Mardouw Olive Estate are bullish about the future of olive oil in South Africa.

Producer Profiles

Feb. 10, 2023

CARM Celebrates Regional Taste with High-End Olive Oils and Wines

In northern Portugal, Casa Agricola Roboredo Madeira (CARM) pioneers organic farming to craft award-winning products.

Producer Profiles

Jan. 31, 2023

Domaine Adonis Bets on Traditional Orchards and Organic Production

The renowned Tunisian producer centers on local cultivars, working with the terroir, and earning global recognition.