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olive oil quality / page 4

Several olive trees with thick trunks and green leaves in a field setting. - Olive Oil Times
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.

A tray holding multiple blue glasses filled with olive oil being served at an event. - Olive Oil Times
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.

A man pouring freshly harvested olives into a container during the olive harvesting process. - Olive Oil Times
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.

Olive harvesting machine operating in a grove of olive trees during the harvest season. - Olive Oil Times
A woman photographing olive oil bottles on a shelf using a smartphone in a store. - Olive Oil Times
Person harvesting olives from a tree using a ladder in an outdoor setting. - Olive Oil Times
Individual using a ladder to harvest olives from a tree in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
A man and woman smiling while standing in an olive grove under a clear sky. - Olive Oil Times
Olive oil being poured from a metal canister into a container. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Oct. 1, 2024

Europe Tightens Restrictions on Hydrocarbons in Virgin Olive Oil

Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons has been linked to higher rheumatoid arthritis risk, among other health issues.

Aerial view of Zadar city with rooftops and the sea during sunset. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Sep. 23, 2024

Croatian County Recognizes the Role of Award-Winning Producers in Promoting Tourism

A ceremony in Zadar connected the efforts to develop local tourism with high-quality olive oils, wines and cheeses.

Group of twelve individuals standing in an olive grove, each holding a bottle of olive oil. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Sep. 18, 2024

Calabrian Cooperative Emphasizes Quality While Building Economies of Scale

Seventeen olive oil producers have joined to promote Carolea extra virgin olive oils while driving down farming and milling costs.

Person harvesting olives using a pole in an olive grove with nets on the ground. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Sep. 9, 2024

Slovenian Cooperative Focuses on Phenol Levels

Danijel Stojković Kukulin believes the high-phenolic segment of the olive oil market will continue to grow as he pushes his production to new heights.

Man wearing sunglasses and gloves sorting olive leaves in a container in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
World

Aug. 26, 2024

First-Time Winners Describe Perks of World Competition Awards

Access to global markets, regional promotion and motivation to keep improving are some benefits described by first-time NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition winners.

Close-up view of the trunk of an olive tree in an orchard with green grass. - Olive Oil Times
World

Aug. 7, 2024

One-Third of World Olive Oil Competition Entries Organic for the First Time

Organic extra virgin olive oils account for a growing share of submissions in the annual evaluation in New York.

Expansive olive grove with trees and mountains visible in the background under a cloudy sky. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Jul. 30, 2024

Tunisian Quality on The World Stage

Tunisian extra virgin olive oil brands earned 26 awards at the 2024 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, capping off a successful harvest in the country.

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Woman with long hair wearing a pink shirt, leaning against an olive tree with a smile. - Olive Oil Times
World

Jul. 24, 2024

Women Share Their Challenges in Producing and Selling Award-Winning Olive Oils

While the number of women-led companies earning international quality awards continues to rise, some say they face additional challenges beyond climate and macroeconomics.

Woman with brown hair holding a blue tasting glass labeled 'Olive Oil' close to her face. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Jul. 23, 2024

Fustiness, Rancidity Are the Most Common Defects in World Competition Submissions

Defects prevent olive oil from qualifying as an extra virgin, while diminishing its taste and health benefits.

Group of people at an award ceremony, some holding certificates and applauding. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

Jul. 15, 2024

Italy, Turkey, Brazil Lead the Way at 'EVO IOOC' Awards

Four hundred eighty-six extra virgin and flavored olive oils were awarded at the ninth EVO IOOC Italy event in Calabria.

Aerial view of a tractor working in an olive grove with trees and shadows on the ground. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Jul. 7, 2024

Portuguese Producers Highlight Quality as the Cornerstone of Promotional Efforts

After achieving their second-biggest harvest ever, Portuguese producers celebrated impressive results at the World Olive Oil Competition.

Rows of Carbonell olive oil bottles on a production line in a factory setting. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Jun. 12, 2024

Deoleo North America CEO Says Sustainability is Key to Growing Olive Oil Sector

Thierry Moyroud views Deoleo as guardians of the industry, prioritizing quality production and sustainable practices above all else.

Workers harvesting olives in an orchard with nets spread on the ground to collect fallen olives. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Jun. 10, 2024

French Producers Celebrate Award-Winning Finish to Bumper Harvest

While France produced 5,500 tons of olive oil in the 2023/24 crop year, farmers and millers in France earned 14 awards at the World Competition.

A man seated on a stone wall with various olive oil bottles displayed in front of him. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Jun. 3, 2024

Croatian Producers Share Secrets Behind Their Award-Winning Success

The small southeastern European country produced just 3,500 tons of olive oil in the 2023/24 crop year but earned 80 awards from 97 entries at the World Competition.

Woman wearing a pink hat and gloves harvesting olives from an olive tree in a field. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

May. 28, 2024

East Asian Producers Show Award-Winning Quality on World Stage

Producers from China and Japan combined to earn ten awards at the 2024 World Olive Oil Competition.

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