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.

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World

May. 6, 2017

Croatians' Pursuit of Quality Pays Off at NYIOOC

Croatian olive oil producers won a record 22 awards at NYIOOC 2017. Some of this year's winners shared their reactions and what the international recognition means for them.

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Mar. 23, 2017 Business

EU PDO Application for Istrian Olive Oil to Be Resubmitted Jointly With Slovenia

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Dec. 1, 2016 Production

Croatia's Harvest Bests Pests

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Nov. 7, 2016 Olive Varieties

Croatia Picks Up Fourth Olive Oil PDO

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Oct. 6, 2016 Europe

Croatian Island of Korcula Gets a PDO

Three individuals collecting olives from a net on the ground during the harvesting process. - Olive Oil Times

Jul. 6, 2016 Olive Varieties

Olive Oil from Croatian Island of Krk Gets PDO

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World

Jun. 1, 2016

Some of the Best Olive Oils are Made in Croatia

This Mediterranean country bordering the Adriatic Sea has been growing olives for centuries but has only recently been gaining recognition as a small but significant producer of high-quality extra virgin olive oil.

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Europe

May. 5, 2016

Istrianextra virgin olive oil Awaits PDO Status at EU Level

After receiving national Protected Designation of Origin status in 2015, extra virgin olive oil from the peninsular region of Istria in Croatia awaits the same recognition at the EU level.

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Europe

Mar. 3, 2016

Growing Olive Oil Production in the Balkans

Initiatives in Herzegovina and Macedonia are expanding olive oil production in the Balkans.

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Europe

Mar. 3, 2016

One Third of Oils Tested in Croatia Falsely Labeled

Six of 20 samples in Croatia did not fulfill the requirements to be labeled extra virgin, according to an investigation by the Croatian Ministry of Agriculture.

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Fairs, Competitions

Nov. 9, 2015

11th 'New Olive Oil Days' in Vodnjan, Croatia

During the three-day event this week, visitors can participate in olive oil tastings, meet local producers, and attend talks on topics related to olive oil production.

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World

Nov. 10, 2014

10th 'New Olive Oil Days' in Vodnjan, Croatia

The annual celebration in Vodnjan, Croatia from November 14 to 16 features cooking demonstrations, tastings and lots of delicious Istrian olive oil.

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Production

Oct. 20, 2014

Croatian Olive Growers Face a Disappointing Harvest

The olive harvest has started earlier than usual in the Croatian olive-growing regions of Istria and Dalmatia, bringing disappointing yields.