While the number of women-led companies earning international quality awards continues to rise, some say they face additional challenges beyond climate and macroeconomics.

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Basics

Jul. 23, 2024

Why Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is Linked with Lower Dementia Risk, Better Brain Health

Research demonstrates that the polyphenols and monounsaturated fatty acids in extra virgin olive oil are associated with a lower risk of dementia and mitigation of its symptoms.

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Jul. 20, 2024 Producer Profiles

Award-Winning Producer Promotes Rhodes as An Olive Oil Destination

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Jul. 10, 2024 Basics

Understanding the Positive Effects of Extra Virgin Olive Oil on Cardiovascular Diseases

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Jul. 9, 2024 Food & Cooking

Enhancing Excellence: How the World's Best Restaurant Uses Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Jul. 7, 2024 The Best Olive Oils

Portuguese Producers Highlight Quality as the Cornerstone of Promotional Efforts

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Jul. 1, 2024 Food & Cooking

Three Beloved Greek Dishes to Try This Summer

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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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The Best Olive Oils

Jun. 10, 2024

French Producers Celebrate Award-Winning Finish to Bumper Harvest

While France produced 5,500 tons of olive oil in the 2023/24 crop year, farmers and millers in France earned 14 awards at the World Competition.

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The Best Olive Oils

Jun. 3, 2024

Croatian Producers Share Secrets Behind Their Award-Winning Success

The small southeastern European country produced just 3,500 tons of olive oil in the 2023/24 crop year but earned 80 awards from 97 entries at the World Competition.

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The Best Olive Oils

May. 28, 2024

East Asian Producers Show Award-Winning Quality on World Stage

Producers from China and Japan combined to earn ten awards at the 2024 World Olive Oil Competition.

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The Best Olive Oils

May. 28, 2024

Greek Producers Celebrate Successful Finish to Historically Low Harvest

Farmers and millers in Greece earned 56 awards at the 2024 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition after the worst harvest in a decade.

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Fairs, Competitions

May. 23, 2024

First OlivitalyMed Festival Hailed as Success in Cilento

The event, which spotlighted extra virgin olive oil in Campania and Italy, also hosted conferences on cooking, health, tourism and science.

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The Best Olive Oils

May. 16, 2024

U.S. Olive Oil Producers Achieve Record-Breaking Success at World Competition

Olive oil producers from five states combined to earn 95 awards, exceeding the previous record of 94 set in 2022.

World

May. 14, 2024

Northern Hemisphere's Best Extra Virgin Olive Oils Revealed

Farmers, millers and bottlers overcame another unprecedented year of climatic and economic challenges to earn 584 awards at the 2024 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.

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The Best Olive Oils

May. 13, 2024

Turkish Producers Achieve Exceptional Results with Native Olive Varieties

Farmers and millers across Turkey overcame extreme weather conditions and a significant decline in yield to win 28 awards at the 2024 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.

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The Best Olive Oils

May. 13, 2024

Italian Producers Reveal Their Winning Strategies

Italian farmers and millers combined to earn 147 awards at the 2024 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, more than any other country.

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The Best Olive Oils

May. 10, 2024

Spanish Producers Celebrate Award-Winning Finish After Demanding Harvest

Farmers and millers from the world’s largest olive oil-producing country earned 82 awards, overcoming high temperatures and drought in the process.

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News Briefs

May. 1, 2024

Researchers Investigate Links Between MedDiet Adherence and Oral Health

The Mediterranean diet's antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects and its role in maintaining beneficial microorganisms are linked with positive oral health outcomes.