olive oil competitions
Sep. 23, 2021
Award-Winning Producers in Central Italy Prepare for Harvest
Sustainable farming, state-of-the-art milling, and synergies between committed farmers are key factors behind the success of the producers from central Italy
Aug. 13, 2021
Northern Italian Producers Share Secrets of Success at World Olive Oil Competition
A unique climate paired with a focus on local varieties helped propel producers from across the north of the country to success at the 2021 NYIOOC.
Aug. 2, 2021
Organic Producers from Puglia Triumph at World Competition
Producers from southwestern Italy overcame Xylella fastidiosa, erratic weather events and the Covid-19 pandemic to produce their award-winning extra virgin olive oils.
Jul. 13, 2021
A Third of The Best American Olive Oils Come from This California Region
Producers from California’s Central Coast attributed the climate, soil and dedication of local institutions to their big successes at the World Olive Oil Competition.
Jul. 9, 2021
A Higher Calling for Award-Winning Producers in Italy
Committed to innovation and the environment, first-time NYIOCC winners know the future depends on the choices made today.
Jun. 30, 2021
Southern Italian Producers Enjoy Another Strong Showing at World Competition
Producers from Campania and Calabria overcame significant climatic challenges to once again demonstrate the quality of their extra virgin olive oils at the 2021 NYIOOC.
Jun. 30, 2021 Fairs, Competitions
South American Producers Celebrate NYIOOC Victories After Tough Year
Jun. 29, 2021 Europe
Producers Across Greece Continue to Celebrate NYIOOC Triumphs
Jun. 29, 2021 Europe
Producers on Sicily and Sardinia Prevail in World Competition
Jun. 24, 2021 Africa / Middle East
Jordanian Producers Celebrate First-Ever Wins at World Olive Oil Competition
Jun. 24, 2021 Africa / Middle East
Israeli Producers Celebrate Record Year at World Competition
Jun. 24, 2021
Fruitful Harvest Yields Record Year for Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Producers from the two small Balkan countries enjoyed fruitful harvests and earned a record number of awards at the World Competition.
Jun. 24, 2021
Italian and Brazilian Producers Win Big at 6th EVO Contest
The competition led by Antonio G. Lauro received a record-high 704 entries, including 80 flavored oils.
Jun. 22, 2021
Bountiful Harvest Yields Wins for South African Producers at World Competition
South African producers earned a record-tying nine awards at this year’s NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, more than twice the number they earned in 2020.
Jun. 22, 2021
Producers from Peloponnese Shine at NYIOOC World Competition
The record success of Greek producers at the 2021 NYIOOC was partially driven by exceptional performances from producers on the southwestern Peloponnese peninsula.
Jun. 21, 2021
Award-Winning Producers Optimistic As Olive Oil Culture Takes Root in Japan
Extra virgin olive oil is becoming more common in Japanese households and restaurants, with families and chefs increasingly appreciating the healthy properties and unique flavors of high-quality olive oil.
Jun. 21, 2021
Portuguese Producers Continue to Demonstrate Quality at World Competition
Despite a lower yield in 2020, Portuguese growers produced high-quality oil and beat their success in the previous year's competition.
Jun. 21, 2021
Producers Across Spain Celebrate NYIOOC Success
Despite having inclement weather and the pandemic to contend with, Spanish producers had one of their best years at the industry's most prestigious competition.
Mar. 16, 2021
World Olive Oil Competition Receives Record Number of Entries
The NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition announced it had received 1,171 entries for the 2021 edition, breaking the previous record of 1,003 set in 2018.
Oct. 21, 2020
World Olive Oil Competition Opens Registration for 2021
Early registration is open for the world's most prestigious olive oil quality contest.
Jul. 6, 2020
'EVO International' Contest Bestows Record Number of Awards in Italy
Italian and Spanish producers were among the big winners at the EVO International Olive Oil Contest.
May. 11, 2020
World Olive Oil Competition Rolls Out 2020 Winners
The reveal of this year's best extra virgin olive oils began at 9:00 AM, New York time, and will continue each day this week.
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.
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.
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.
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.