American producers demonstrated their ability to match the quality of imported brands, winning 92 awards at the 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.

News Briefs

Apr. 25, 2025

Record Performances and Global Standouts at 2025 NYIOOC

The 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition showcased exceptional producers, with Italy dominating and impressive performances from Croatia, the US, Spain, and unexpected regions.

Apr. 24, 2025 Production

New Research Reveals Impact of Malaxation on Olive Oil Phenolic Profile

Apr. 17, 2025 News Briefs

Top Producers Emerge as Competition Nears Final Results

Mar. 27, 2025 Producer Profiles

Albanian Producer Pairs Local Culture, Award-Winning Quality

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Mar. 18, 2025 News Briefs

French Supermarket Chain Recalls House Brand After Detecting Contaminant

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Mar. 7, 2025 The Best Olive Oils

Small Croatian Town Already Boasts Four 2025 NYIOOC Winners

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World

Mar. 4, 2025

2025 World Olive Oil Competition Results Begin to Roll Out

Northern Hemisphere olive oil producers are tracking the ongoing rollout of the 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition results.

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News Briefs

Feb. 13, 2025

High Fail Rate in Czech Republic Quality Checks

Food inspection authorities found that eight of 18 samples did not meet European quality standards and labeling requirements.

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News Briefs

Feb. 12, 2025

Peru Has Its Own Olive Council-Approved Tasting Panel

The panel will help improve olive oil quality ahead of what many expect to be a fruitful harvest.

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Producer Profiles

Feb. 12, 2025

Meet the Genoese Couple Cultivating Traditional Italian Olives in Uruguay

After careers in foreign service, the founders of Pique Roto are introducing Uruguayan consumers to traditional Italian olive varieties.

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News Briefs

Feb. 3, 2025

Emigration, Infrastructure Hamper Albanian Agriculture

As olive oil production rises in the southern European country, transport and storage infrastructure are not keeping pace.

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Business

Dec. 14, 2024

Political Turmoil Complicates Efforts to Revive Syrian Exports

After overthrowing the autocratic rule of former President Bashar al-Assad, Syria’s new governing coalition said it would enact free-market reforms and stimulate exports.

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The Best Olive Oils

Dec. 10, 2024

After Devastating Year, Brazilian Producers Defy Odds

Torrential rainfall during the spring followed by unprecedented autumnal flooding caused more than $3 billion in damage in Rio Grande do Sul.

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Production

Dec. 2, 2024

Producers Navigate Climate and Market Headwinds with Optimism

In the annual Olive Oil Times Harvest Survey, farmers and millers rated their harvests above average while citing familiar challenges of climate change and consumer confusion.

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Production

Dec. 2, 2024

Dry Heat Followed by Torrential Rain Curb Croatian Yields

The extreme weather swings from summer to autumn in Croatia resulted in low levels of oil accumulation but did not compromise quality.

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News Briefs

Nov. 20, 2024

Olive Oil Sommelier Program Returns to London

The Olive Oil Times Education Lab will return to Central London with its flagship five-day Sommelier program.

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The Best Olive Oils

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.

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The Best Olive Oils

Oct. 31, 2024

Two Australian Producers Celebrate Decade of Success at World Competition

They overcame pests and climatic challenges to earn seven awards at the 2024 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.

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News Briefs

Oct. 29, 2024

App Uses AI to Identify Top-Ranked Olive Oils

The Olive Oil Times World Ranking can identify award-winning olive oils by analyzing thousands of images and data points.

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The Best Olive Oils

Oct. 18, 2024

World Competition Wins Bring Relief to Southern Cone Producers

Farmers and millers from Argentina, Chile and Uruguay combined to win twelve awards after significant production declines.

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World

Oct. 13, 2024

S. Hemisphere Producers Reap Rewards of Challenging Harvest

Farmers, millers and bottlers from three continents combined to win 44 awards at the Southern Hemisphere edition of 2024 World Olive Oil Competition.