2026 World Olive Oil Competition
Apr. 16, 2026
In Algeria’s Harsh Interior, Dahbia Builds an Award-Winning Olive Oil
Far from Algeria’s traditional olive-growing heartlands, Dahbia Olive Oil earned a Silver Award at the 2026 NYIOOC, highlighting how quality-focused production is taking root in the challenging high plateaus of Djelfa.
Apr. 16, 2026
Tunisian Producer Blends Tradition and Technology to Raise Olive Oil Quality
In the green hills of northwestern Tunisia, Les Montagnes du Nord is combining hand-harvesting, organic farming and modern milling to bring its Chetoui olive oil to international markets.
Apr. 9, 2026
World Olive Oil Competition 2026 Live Updates
The world’s most prestigious olive oil quality contest is revealing award winners in the Northern Hemisphere division. We are following the results live.
Apr. 7, 2026
Portuguese Olive Oils Find New Path to U.S. Market
A network of Portuguese producers working with Wildly Virgin is bringing small-batch olive oils from Alentejo, Trás-os-Montes and Ribatejo to U.S. consumers, backed by three Gold Awards at the NYIOOC.
Apr. 7, 2026
On Etna’s Volcanic Slopes, Sikulus Revives a Family Olive Oil Legacy
At Sikulus, centuries-old Nocellara Etnea trees, volcanic soils and an early-harvest strategy define a quality-focused approach that has helped carry Sicilian olive oil to markets around the world.
Apr. 2, 2026
Gold Awards Highlight Montenegro’s Quality-First Olive Oil Ambitions
In Montenegro’s olive-growing center of Bar, a publicly owned mill is combining innovation, education and tradition to produce award-winning extra virgin olive oil.
Mar. 30, 2026 Producer Profiles
On Menorca, an Olive Oil Identity Shaped by Soil, Sea and Wind
Mar. 26, 2026 Producer Profiles
At Domaine de Gerbaud, Native Provençal Cultivars Shape an Award-Winning Blend
Mar. 22, 2026 World
Award-Winning Olive Oil Anchors a Slower Way of Life on Lefkada
Mar. 6, 2026 The Best Olive Oils
Historic Award for Iranian Olive Oil Producer Comes as Conflict Shuts Down Business
Mar. 5, 2026
At 80, Croatian Producer Drago Malić Wins Gold at 2026 NYIOOC
A retired math and physics teacher with four decades in olive growing, Drago Malić won Croatia a Gold Award at the 2026 NYIOOC with a blend led by Oblica.
Mar. 5, 2026
Morocco Expands Protection for Regional Olive Oils
Morocco’s Agriculture Ministry has launched a new certification drive to expand geographical indications and protected origin labels, with olive oil a top priority.
Mar. 4, 2026
Mandranova Blends Hospitality and Olive Oil Craft in Southern Sicily
The family-run estate near Palma di Montechiaro pairs olive groves and almond orchards with 15 guest rooms and a private villa, offering visitors a closer look at how award-winning extra virgin olive oil is made.
Mar. 1, 2026
Inside Séka Hills’ Quality-First Approach in California’s Capay Valley
Séka Hills won one Gold and four Silver Awards at the 2026 NYIOOC, with its Coratina earning top honors. The Capay Valley estate credited cool harvest conditions and a long-term focus on quality and land stewardship.
Feb. 26, 2026
Gold Award Marks a Standout NYIOOC Debut for Jaén Picual
Pago de Espejo earned a Gold Award at the 2026 NYIOOC, with co-owner Rosario Minchón Espejo crediting early harvesting, careful milling and a focus on balance for the debut win.
Feb. 23, 2026
Orthodox Monastery Earns Three Gold Awards at NYIOOC for Bosnia and Herzegovina
A Serbian Orthodox monastery in southern Herzegovina won three Gold Awards at the NYIOOC, adding to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s growing list of recognitions at the world’s largest olive oil quality contest.
Feb. 18, 2026
Dalmatian Heritage and Early Harvest Precision Drive an Award-Winning Brand
Sebastijan Adžić says archaeological finds off Croatia’s Dalmatian coast reinforce his commitment to traditional olive growing, now paired with early harvest practices and fast milling to protect aromas and polyphenols.