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Mar. 16, 2017
3rd Cretan Olive Oil Competition: Impressive Results in a Difficult Year
The third edition of the competition had more entries and a higher percentage of organic olive oils than in previous years.
Mar. 9, 2017
Expert Tasters from Japan, Australia, U.S. Chosen to Lead 5th NYIOOC
Miciyo Yamada from Japan, Lina Smith from the United States and Robert Harris from Australia will lead this year's panel.
Oct. 17, 2016
Early Entries Pour in as NYIOOC Adds Even More Value to Winning
The fifth edition of the world's largest and most prestigious olive oil competition will feature an expanded suite of tools designed to make it easier for buyers of all types to obtain the winning brands.
Jun. 13, 2016 Africa / Middle East
Apr. 21, 2016 World
Italian Producers of the World's Best Olive Oils Express Elation
Apr. 16, 2016 World
Apr. 11, 2016 World
Mar. 28, 2016 World
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.
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.
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
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.
Oct. 9, 2015
An International Competition in Sicily
Next May, Southern Italy will host the Domina International Olive Oil Contest led by Antonio Lauro.
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.
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.
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.
May. 18, 2015
In Latest Bid for Relevance, Council Seeks to Standardize Competitions
Facing waning interest in its own olive oil competition, the International Olive Council will offer to endorse rival events that abide by its rules.
May. 14, 2015
4th 'Extrascape' to Focus on Innovation
The fourth Extrascape competition and conference will focus on innovative tools and strategies to promote the culture of extra virgin olive oil.
Mar. 25, 2015
Crete Gets its Own Olive Oil Competition
The first Cretan Olive Oil Competition was held to promote high-quality Cretan olive oil brands and improve their position in local and global markets.
Feb. 25, 2015
Italy (Nearly) Sweeps Sol d'Oro Competition
Italy gained 14 medals out of 15 at the Sol d'Oro North Emisphere competition. The small Sicilian village of Buccheri won 3 out of 5 golds.
Jan. 29, 2015
California State Fair Gets USDA Funding to Host Olive Oil Competition
With $115,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a new competition will promote California olive oils and educate the public on quality standards.
Jan. 20, 2015
Jaén Selects its Best for 2015
Jaén has selected the year's best from the region, the world capital of olive oil production.
Oct. 6, 2014
Sol D’Oro Southern Edition Recognizes Region’s Top Producers
The Verona-based competition held its first southern edition in the Chilean capital, bringing together producers from South America, South Africa and Australia.