World Olive Oil Competition
Jan. 5, 2026
How a Family Mill in Florence Built Five Decades of Olive Oil Craftsmanship
Now led by its third generation, Frantoio Il Mandorlo has evolved from a local mill into an award-winning producer while remaining deeply rooted in the Florentine landscape.
Nov. 4, 2025
Chiarentana: How One Tuscan Estate Shaped Val d’Orcia
Once a refuge during wartime, Chiarentana today produces award-winning olive oils and welcomes visitors to experience the peaceful heart of Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Nov. 4, 2025
Willow Creek’s Cooperative Approach Brings Stability to Olive Growers
Inspired by models in Europe and Chile, Willow Creek’s Guild of Groves brings 35 South African olive growers together to share resources, reduce costs, and boost quality.
Oct. 21, 2025
In Chile’s Curicó Valley, Agroindustrial Siracusa Builds an Olive Oil Success Story
Leveraging decades of engineering experience, Agroindustrial Siracusa has built an efficient, high-density olive operation in Chile’s Curicó Valley.
Oct. 20, 2025
Among Brazil’s Rocky Hills, Azeite Pedregais Cultivates Award-Winning Olive Oils
In Brazil’s rugged Serra do Sudeste, Azeite Pedregais transforms rocky terrain and relentless winds into award-winning extra virgin olive oils.
Oct. 15, 2025
Sustainability Takes Root in the Hills Above Florence
Fattoria Poggio di Fiesole, a Tuscan estate with a rich history and dedication to sustainability, produces an award-winning organic olive oil.
Oct. 8, 2025 Business
New ‘Ultra Virgin’ Label Aims to Unite Dalmatia’s Olive Oil Elite
Oct. 3, 2025 Producer Profiles
Monini Builds on Italy’s Olive Oil Legacy with Modern Investments
Sep. 29, 2025 Producer Profiles
Sep. 26, 2025 Producer Profiles
Turkish Producer Monsida Eyes Global Markets After Record Harvest
Sep. 26, 2025 Producer Profiles
Crafting Award-Winning Olive Oil in the Shadow of Mount Fuji
Sep. 22, 2025
Navarra’s Aceite Artajo Marries Cutting-Edge Tech with Centuries of Olive Oil Heritage
From smart irrigation and solar-powered cooling to trials with dozens of olive varieties, the family-run estate is blending innovation with heritage to produce award-winning organic extra virgin olive oils for markets at home and abroad.
Sep. 5, 2025
NYIOOC 2025 Southern Hemisphere Edition Live Updates
Judging is underway at the 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition Southern Hemisphere Edition, with results to be released in real time as they are certified.
Aug. 26, 2025
With Roots in Tradition, Producer Behind Azeite 4C Turns Focus to Quality
The Alentejo-based producer overcame a challenging harvest to win two 2025 World Olive Oil Competition awards, and is optimistic about the approaching harvest.
Aug. 26, 2025
Family-Run Olive Oil Business Thrives in Central Italy
Alfredo Agostini's small olive press in central Italy has grown into a thriving family business, exporting award-winning extra virgin olive oil worldwide.
Aug. 11, 2025
Luberon’s Unique Geology Helps Set One Award-Winning Producer Apart
The producers behind Domaine de la Sénancole have leveraged Luberon’s geology and Provence’s local olive varieties to produce a sustainable and sought-after olive oil.
Aug. 6, 2025
Southern Hemisphere NYIOOC Nears Registration Deadline as September Results Loom
Registration for the Southern Hemisphere edition of the 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition is closing soon, with organizers preparing to reveal award winners beginning in September.
Jul. 1, 2025
Apulian Producer Extols Nuances of a Native Variety
Blending early-harvested native Coratina and Ogliarola Garganica olives yielded a Silver Award at the 2025 NYIOOC for Oleificio Fratelli Vieste.
May. 7, 2025
Greek Producers Celebrate World Competition Triumph After Rebound Harvest
Greek olive farmers and millers overcame the complications of an autumn drought to claim 96 awards at the 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.
May. 7, 2025
Sustainability, Quality and Community Drive This Award-Winning Tunisian Producer
The Tunisian olive oil producer and exporter Olyfo is working to combine the latest technology with traditional Tunisian varieties and farming practices into world-class products.
May. 6, 2025
Producers in Spain Cap Strong Harvest with Quality Awards
Spain's olive industry thrived in 2025, producing 1.41 million metric tons and winning 93 awards at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.
Apr. 29, 2025
Harvest Challenges, Tariffs Don’t Deter Award-Winning Olio Piro
Tuscan olive oil producer Olio Piro, led by siblings Romain and Marie-Charlotte Piro, is expanding globally after winning its sixth Gold Award in New York.
Apr. 29, 2025
U.S. Olive Oil Producers Win Big at World Competition
American producers demonstrated their ability to match the quality of imported brands, winning 92 awards at the 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.
Apr. 23, 2025
This 185-Year-Old Spanish Olive Oil Co. Keeps Innovating to Meet the Moment
Sucesores de Hermanos López continue to look at market trends and adopt the latest technology and practices to maintain award-winning quality.
Apr. 12, 2025
Japanese Olive Growers Strike Gold at NYIOOC Competition
A Japanese community's olive oil wins top award at NYIOOC and showcases the success of a collaborative effort to revitalize the region's agriculture.
Apr. 9, 2025
South African Olive Farm Prepares for Challenging Harvest Season
Learn about the challenges and sustainable olive oil production at Tokara Olives, a top producer in South Africa's Western Cape.