World Olive Oil Competition
Nov. 13, 2024
Mendozan Producer Zuccardi Champions Local Arauco Variety on World Stage
The Mendoza, Argentina-based producer sees a growing demand for Arauco's health benefits and taste profile.
Nov. 13, 2024
Danish Family Crafts Award-Winning Olive Oil in Tuscany
The family behind Casale 3 Danesi reflect on what it takes for a small farm to produce award-winning olive oil after a challenging harvest.
Nov. 7, 2024
South African Brands Shine Again at World Competition
Despite the erratic weather and frequent power outages during harvest, producers from South Africa combined to win twelve of the industry's most prestigious quality awards.
Oct. 31, 2024 The Best Olive Oils
Two Australian Producers Celebrate Decade of Success at World Competition
Oct. 29, 2024 News Briefs
Oct. 18, 2024 The Best Olive Oils
World Competition Wins Bring Relief to Southern Cone Producers
Oct. 13, 2024 World
Oct. 8, 2024 Producer Profiles
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jul. 29, 2024
Sustainability Guides Award-Winning Producer in Turkey
Garisar successfully navigates climate extremes and economic challenges, producing sustainable, award-winning quality.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.