profiles
Jun. 27, 2022
Award-Winning Producer Hopes to Promote Olive Oil from The Peachtree State
Torrential rain and a congested milling schedule could not dampen Sharon Flanagan’s spirits as the former executive turned farmer struck Gold at the 2022 NYIOOC.
Jun. 22, 2022
Experience, Knowledge Drive Success of Award-Winning Producer in Japan
The Nippon Olive Company earned two Gold Awards at the 2022 NYIOOC, attributing the success to seven decades of experience and the Mediterranean climate.
Jun. 6, 2022
The Olive Farm that Breathed New Life into Cyprus’s No Man’s Land
Atsas started as a farm ion deteriorated land in the island’s buffer zone, and evolved into a leading olive oil producer in less than a decade.
May. 31, 2022
At Pasolivo, Olive Oil Production Is Art and Science
The central California producers earned five more awards at the 2022 NYIOOC, bringing their total at the competition to 27 since 2016.
May. 31, 2022
A Family Tradition Takes Root at Moulin de la Coquille
The French producer earned a second consecutive Gold Award at the 2022 NYIOOC, attributing the success to new investments in organic production, irrigation and technology.
May. 31, 2022
Winning at NYIOOC Part of Producer’s Quest to Improve Reputation of Tunisian EVOO
When Karim Fitouri found the reputation of Tunisian olive oil was an obstacle to exporting, he decided to improve his country's standing in the olive oil world.
May. 23, 2022 Africa / Middle East
Modern Techniques and Ancient Groves a Winning Combination for Solar Olives
May. 20, 2022 N. America
After 10 Successful Years Farming, Mother-Daughter Team Pivots to Oleotourism
May. 18, 2022 Europe
Award-Winning Olive Grower Becomes a Role Model for Young Farmers
May. 18, 2022 N. America
Meet the Producer Who Swapped Her L.A. Law Office for California’s Central Coast
May. 16, 2022 Africa / Middle East
Quest for Quality Behind an Israeli Producer's Award-Winning Results
May. 10, 2022
Agri-Olive Shodoshima Blazes Trail with NYIOOC Win
The company’s environmentally friendly approach and attention to detail are helping create a culture of olive oil production and consumption on one Japanese island.
May. 10, 2022
Award-Winning Producer Returned to Ancestral Groves to Continue a Family Tradition
Ante Šišak believes that his first-ever NYIOOC award validates his work and hopes to expand. However, he faces several obstacles.
May. 3, 2022
Students and Teachers at Croatian Elementary School Celebrate NYIOOC Success
The Catholic Primary School in Šibenik, Dalmatia is the first school (excluding universities) to win an award at the World Olive Oil Competition.
Apr. 28, 2022
Protecting Olive Trees on the Island of Pag With Dry Stone Walls
One olive farmer on the Croatian coastal island is revitalizing olive trees by building an environment to protect and nurture them.
Apr. 11, 2022
Bringing Palestinians and Israelis Together Through Olive Oil Production
In northern Israel, Sindyanna of Galilee helps farmers produce and sell extra virgin olive oil, using the proceeds to invest in the local communities.
Mar. 25, 2022
The Cretan Producer Who Leaves Nothing to Chance
Terra Creta combines millennia-old traditions with modern technology to produce sustainable and award-winning olive oil on the Aegean Sea.
Mar. 23, 2022
Producers Behind San Giuliano Pursue Quality Through Innovation
On Sardinia, Pasquale and Domenico Manca produce organic extra virgin olive oils sustainably using state-of-the-art technology.
Oct. 5, 2021
Award-Winning Farm in Croatia Grows Its Brand in The Austrian Market
The producers behind Avistria use social media to find and grow relationships with clients in their native Austria from their farm in Croatia.
Sep. 30, 2021
At Cape Schanck Olive Estate, Weekend Getaway Grows Into Lauded Brand
Over 15 years, Stephen and Sui Tham turned their retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life into a multi-award winning olive oil brand.
Aug. 24, 2021
Olive Center’s New Director Begins Planning for The Future of California Olive Oil
Javier Fernandez-Salvador has plenty of plans for his new job including optimizing olive growing and harvesting for California’s changing climate.
Aug. 16, 2021
Meet the Producer Behind Turkey's Most-Awarded Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bahar Alan started producing olive oil as a hobby but has since dedicated herself to cultivating local varieties to produce high-quality organic olive oil.
Aug. 4, 2021
Family Behind Organic Roots Adapts as California Drought Refuses to Break
The Polit family started out as rice farmers, but the state’s decades-long drought caused them to begin growing olives, which they continue to transform into award-winning oils.
Jul. 29, 2021
Mavras Olive Oil Company Relies on Tradition, Terroir to Produce Quality EVOO
Despite the challenges posed by climate change and the volatile olive oil market, the producers behind Mavras believe quality is the key to success.
Jul. 9, 2021
Meet One of Spain’s Hobby Olive Growers
Representing less than one percent of all Spanish olive groves, non-commercial growers face a unique set of joys and challenges associated with oil production.
Jul. 7, 2021
Tragedy Inspires One Croatian Family to Grow Olives
After the death of their teenage son in 2003, the Deša family took up organic olive cultivation to work through their grief.