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World Olive Oil Competition

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Two men carrying baskets filled with olives during the harvest season in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Jan. 30, 2025

Celebrated Sicilian Farmer Preserves Traditional Landscapes, Cultivars

The producers behind Agrestis have won five World Competition Gold Awards for the endemic Tonda Iblea monovarietal cultivated in Sicily’s southern mountains.

Man with a beard holding a bottle of olive oil in a production facility with metal containers in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Jan. 14, 2025

Discovering Award-Winning Olive Oil in Brazil's Southern Highlands

The producers of Olivas do Gramado emphasize oleotourism as a way to appreciate quality and promote sustainability.

Man with a beard holding a bottle of olive oil in a production setting with equipment in the background. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Dec. 10, 2024

After Devastating Year, Brazilian Producers Defy Odds

Torrential rainfall during the spring followed by unprecedented autumnal flooding caused more than $3 billion in damage in Rio Grande do Sul.

Two individuals harvesting olives from trees in an orchard with mountains in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Woman sorting olives in red and yellow baskets in an outdoor setting. - Olive Oil Times
A man pouring freshly harvested olives into a container during the olive harvesting process. - Olive Oil Times
Olive harvesting machine operating in a grove of olive trees during the harvest season. - Olive Oil Times
A woman photographing olive oil bottles on a shelf using a smartphone in a store. - Olive Oil Times
Person harvesting olives from a tree using a ladder in an outdoor setting. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Oct. 18, 2024

World Competition Wins Bring Relief to Southern Cone Producers

Farmers and millers from Argentina, Chile and Uruguay combined to win twelve awards after significant production declines.

Individual using a ladder to harvest olives from a tree in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
World

Oct. 13, 2024

S. Hemisphere Producers Reap Rewards of Challenging Harvest

Farmers, millers and bottlers from three continents combined to win 44 awards at the Southern Hemisphere edition of 2024 World Olive Oil Competition.

A man and woman smiling while standing in an olive grove under a clear sky. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Oct. 8, 2024

Acclaimed Producer Prepares for Fruitful Harvest in Tunisia

The award-winning French-Tunisian olive oil producers behind the Parcelle 26 brand focus on quality in the groves and at the mill.

Aerial view of Zadar city with rooftops and the sea during sunset. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Sep. 23, 2024

Croatian County Recognizes the Role of Award-Winning Producers in Promoting Tourism

A ceremony in Zadar connected the efforts to develop local tourism with high-quality olive oils, wines and cheeses.

Two workers harvesting olives with long poles under olive trees in a field. - Olive Oil Times
World

Sep. 23, 2024

World Olive Oil Competition Southern Division Underway

This year's awards carry exceptional weight in light of the widespread harvest shortfalls experienced by numerous countries across the hemisphere.

Two individuals harvesting olives in an orchard using nets and poles among olive trees. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Sep. 5, 2024

Bringing Peloponnesian Flavors to American Kitchens

The producer behind Kosterina believes there is a place in the American kitchen for Koroneiki olive oil produced in its place of origin and traditionally cured Greek olives.

Man wearing sunglasses and gloves sorting olive leaves in a container in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
World

Aug. 26, 2024

First-Time Winners Describe Perks of World Competition Awards

Access to global markets, regional promotion and motivation to keep improving are some benefits described by first-time NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition winners.

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A close-up view of harvested olives spread on the ground with olive branches. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Aug. 19, 2024

Terroir, Organic Farming Yield Award-Winning Results for Sicilian Farmer

The producers behind Agrigento-based Naru attribute their World Competition success to sustainably-grown local olive varieties.

Close-up view of the trunk of an olive tree in an orchard with green grass. - Olive Oil Times
World

Aug. 7, 2024

One-Third of World Olive Oil Competition Entries Organic for the First Time

Organic extra virgin olive oils account for a growing share of submissions in the annual evaluation in New York.

Expansive olive grove with trees and mountains visible in the background under a cloudy sky. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Jul. 30, 2024

Tunisian Quality on The World Stage

Tunisian extra virgin olive oil brands earned 26 awards at the 2024 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, capping off a successful harvest in the country.

Pathway through an olive grove with trees on either side and a clear sky above. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Jul. 29, 2024

Sustainability Guides Award-Winning Producer in Turkey

Garisar successfully navigates climate extremes and economic challenges, producing sustainable, award-winning quality.

Woman with long hair wearing a pink shirt, leaning against an olive tree with a smile. - Olive Oil Times
World

Jul. 24, 2024

Women Share Their Challenges in Producing and Selling Award-Winning Olive Oils

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

Woman with brown hair holding a blue tasting glass labeled 'Olive Oil' close to her face. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Jul. 23, 2024

Fustiness, Rancidity Are the Most Common Defects in World Competition Submissions

Defects prevent olive oil from qualifying as an extra virgin, while diminishing its taste and health benefits.

Three individuals standing together in front of an olive tree in an outdoor setting. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Jul. 20, 2024

Award-Winning Producer Promotes Rhodes as An Olive Oil Destination

Greece’s fourth-largest island is a well-known tourist destination. Consistently winning quality awards is helping Natura Rodos raise its profile as an olive oil producer.

Aerial view of a tractor working in an olive grove with trees and shadows on the ground. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Jul. 7, 2024

Portuguese Producers Highlight Quality as the Cornerstone of Promotional Efforts

After achieving their second-biggest harvest ever, Portuguese producers celebrated impressive results at the World Olive Oil Competition.

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