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Jun. 7, 2021
Renewed Focus on Quality Pays Off for Brazilian Producers at 2021 NYIOOC
Brazilian producers earned a record-high 18 awards at the World Olive Oil Competition from 19 entries.
Jun. 2, 2021
Despite Covid and Drought, Australian and New Zealand Producers Shine at NYIOOC
Australian producers took home a record-high 13 Gold Awards, while producers from New Zealand earned a perfect success rate.
Jun. 1, 2021
Italian Producers Achieve Record Success at World Competition
Despite the historic challenges of 2020, producers from across Italy turned out in record numbers and reaped a record number of the industry's most prestigious awards.
May. 4, 2021 Basics
Apr. 26, 2021 News Briefs
Apr. 1, 2021 Grades
Researchers Identify Main Types of Olive Oil Fraud, Propose Solutions
Mar. 25, 2021 Production
Italian Olive Sector Must Focus on Quality for Future Success, Report Finds
Mar. 9, 2021
Oleum Develops New Tools for Extra Virgin Olive Oil Analysis, Authentication
The analysis tools will impact the way blends are made, olive oil quality is assessed and shelf-life is evaluated, according to researchers.
Feb. 24, 2021
Even Dark Glass Bottles Leave Extra Virgin Olive Oil Susceptible to Oxidation, Study Finds
Extra virgin olive oil in dark glass bottles suffers significant degradation in supermarket-like conditions, researchers in Italy found.
Feb. 17, 2021
Italy Pledges Nearly €70M for Olive Oil and Table Olive Sector
The money will be used to improve quality, protect the environment and promote traceability in the sector until the Common Agricultural Policy takes effect in 2023.
Feb. 6, 2021
Dr. Gundry’s Olive Oil: Controversial Pitchman Peddles a Dose of Deception
A video advertisement for polyphenol-rich olive oil features a Beverly Hills doctor making questionable claims.
Dec. 29, 2020
Spain Seeks New Technology for Olive Oil Quality Testing
Spain’s central government is working with local authorities and members of the olive oil sector to improve olive oil testing and quality standards.
Nov. 23, 2020
New Production Technology Improves Olive Oil Quality
Tests show that high vacuum-assisted extraction technologies increase polyphenols and lower volatile compounds in extra virgin olive oils. Further tests are needed to understand their impact on yields.
Oct. 20, 2020
Harvest in Full Swing at Italy's Award-Winning Farms
Expectations are high among Italy's top-rated producers as their farms and mills run at full tilt.
Jul. 15, 2020
Guide Boosts Online Sales of Award-Winning Brands
Finding online retailers who sell the best extra virgin olive oils just got a lot easier.
Jun. 30, 2020
Eight Japanese Olive Oils Among This Year's Top-Rated Brands
Japanese producers enjoyed a record-breaking year at the World Olive Oil Competition, proving that one of the newest frontiers in olive cultivation can compete with the rest.
Jun. 17, 2020
Egyptian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Pioneer Sets Gold Standard
Wadi Food has led the way for Egyptian olive oil producers. In spite of the difficulties of producing high-quality oil in the country's Western Desert.
Jun. 11, 2020
Resilience and Innovation Breed Success for Italian Producers
What unites 2020 NYIOOC award winners of all sizes is their innovation and use of technology.
Jun. 5, 2020
Italian Brands Succeed Again in World Competition
The producers behind some of the most awarded brands are celebrating repeat wins at the world's most prestigious olive oil quality contest.
Jun. 3, 2020
Southern Italy Farms Well Represented in Index of World's Best Olive Oils
From Puglia to Sicily, producers from across the renowned olive-growing regions of Southern Italy celebrated their success at the world's most prestigious olive oil quality contest.
Jun. 2, 2020
More U.S. States Home to Award-Winning Olive Oils
Producers from Georgia, Oregon and Texas combined to win seven awards at the world's most prestigious olive oil quality contest, demonstrating that California is not the only part of the U.S. producing high-quality oils.
Jun. 1, 2020
Croatians Strike Gold at World Olive Oil Competition
Croatian olive oil producers earned 49 awards from 60 entries at the 2020 NYIOOC.