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News Briefs

Mar. 4, 2020

Largest Field Yet for Olive Oil Literary Prize

Six young Italian authors were awarded for their work in the fields of science, poetry and fiction. The previously-proposed Mediterranean Olive Oil Women’s Network was also formally launched at the ceremony.

The Best Olive Oils

Jan. 29, 2020

Why There Won’t Be an ‘Awards Gala’ at the 2020 NYIOOC

It has been an expensive party paid for by 1,000 producers, but enjoyed by very few of them.

Fairs, Competitions

Oct. 23, 2019

Registration Opens for 2020 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition

Registration has opened for the 2020 edition of the NYIOOOC World Olive Oil Competition, the world’s largest and most prestigious olive oil quality contest.

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Fairs, Competitions

Jun. 10, 2019

Italian Producers Lead the Way at Fourth EVO IOOC

At an award ceremony on Italy's Violet Coast, producers from the home nation won the night, bringing home 121 awards. Greece and Spain finished in a distinct second and third.

Business

May. 5, 2019

Judging Underway at World Olive Oil Competition

At 9 o’clock (EDT) the first samples were distributed to 18 judges whose determinations will lead to the unveiling of this year’s best extra virgin olive oils.

Fairs, Competitions

Apr. 26, 2019

Italian Producers Celebrate Quality at the Ercole Olivario Awards

Italian producers from around the country demonstrated their resilience to a tough harvest season at the twenty-seventh edition of the awards ceremony.

Apr. 9, 2019 Europe

Women Take Center Stage at Italian EVOO Literary Competition

Oct. 11, 2018 Business

Registration Opens for NYIOOC2019

May. 31, 2018 Production

7th 'Extrascape' Honors the Landscapes Behind the Brands

May. 25, 2018 Europe

EVO International Contest Concludes with Paestum Ceremony

Apr. 17, 2018 Europe

Sardinia, Lazio Shine at 26th 'Ercole Olivario'

Fairs, Competitions

Mar. 14, 2018

There’s No Such Thing As the ‘World’s Best Olive Oil’

Identifying 'the best' among the world's exceptional olive oils is misguided.

Business

Mar. 6, 2018

NYIOOC Will Limit Entries to 1,000

With entries quickly approaching one thousand, NYIOOC organizers say they will close registration in a matter of days.

Fairs, Competitions

Dec. 7, 2017

Entries Pour in for Sixth NYIOOC

Producers overcame yet another challenging harvest season to ready their products for olive oil's biggest stage.

Fairs, Competitions

Nov. 30, 2017

Lauro's Olive Oil Contest Moves to Salerno

The third edition of the international olive oil contest led by Antonio G. Lauro, now renamed EVO-IOOC, will be held at Capaccio Paestum in Salerno, May 14-19 2018.

Africa / Middle East

Jun. 21, 2017

TerraOlivo Completes 8th Edition

Despite the recent loss of TerraOlivo's president, Raul Castellani, the competition in Israel attracted 630 olive oils from 20 countries.

Asia

May. 22, 2017

Turkey Holds First 'Mario Solinas' National Olive Oil Competition

A new competition in Turkey aims to raise the bar for local producers and improve collaboration within the olive sector.

Business

May. 14, 2017

195 Awarded at 'Domina' Olive Oil Contest

The second edition of the Domina International Olive Oil Contest recognized 195 olive oils. Italy won the most awards, followed by Spain and Greece.

Europe

Mar. 25, 2016

2nd Olive Oil Competition Highlights Cretan Brands

The 2nd Cretan Olive Oil Competition took place March 19 to 20 in Rethymno, Crete, awarding prizes for the best standardized conventional and organic Cretan extra virgin olive oils from the 2015-16 production season.

Europe

Mar. 25, 2016

24th Ercole Olivario Awards Recognize Italian Olive Oil Excellence

The 24th edition of the Ercole Olivario concluded with a ceremony in Perugia.

Fairs, Competitions

Mar. 1, 2016

More than 800 to Compete in New York International Olive Oil Competition

The world’s largest and most prestigious olive oil competition will be bigger than ever this year with more than 800 brands from 27 countries competing next month for the coveted Silver, Gold and Best in Class awards. The fourth annual New York International Olive Oil Competition (NYIOOC), which will be held in New York City

Fairs, Competitions

Oct. 26, 2015

EVOO Takes Center Stage as Milan Expo Winds Down

The universal exhibition was the occasion for an edition of Ercole Olivario, a national competition dedicated to Italian extra virgin olive oils.

Fairs, Competitions

Oct. 9, 2015

An International Competition in Sicily

Next May, Southern Italy will host the Domina International Olive Oil Contest led by Antonio Lauro.

Fairs, Competitions

Aug. 11, 2015

Cape Town Hosts 2nd Sol d'Oro Southern Edition

Cape Town, South Africa will host the second edition of Sol d'Oro-Southern Hemisphere, the international competition organized by Veronafiere.

Fairs, Competitions

Jul. 1, 2015

L’Oro del Benàco Celebrates Best of Lake Garda

The largest lake of Italy has a great influence on the climate on its banks and is the heart of the world's northernmost olive oil production region.

Fairs, Competitions

May. 26, 2015

Jerusalem to Host 6th TerraOlivo

Besides the competition, the event offers a 6-day tour of olives, wines and the Holy Land's landmarks, from the Dead Sea to Mount Zion and the Old Town of Jerusalem.