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Apr. 7, 2022
Herzegovinian Olive Grower Škegro Does It Again
The Škegro family continues to keep Bosnia and Herzegovina among the places to find world-class extra virgin olive oils.
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.
Mar. 23, 2022 Producer Profiles
How the Climate Makes and Breaks One Award-Winning Producer’s Harvest
Mar. 16, 2022 Producer Profiles
Mar. 11, 2022 Producer Profiles
Mar. 7, 2022 Producer Profiles
From Champagne to EVOO: An Award-Winning Italian Producer Embraces His French Heritage
Mar. 3, 2022 Producer Profiles
Meet the Award-Winning Croatian Producer Who Sea-Ages His Olive Oil
Mar. 2, 2022
Former Fighter Pilot Steers Loopline Olives to the World Stage
On New Zealand's North Island, Stephen Davies Howard has taken advantage of the Mediterranean climate to produce award-winning olive oils.
Feb. 16, 2022
Oliva: How Ancient Fables Become Award-Winning Olive Oils
Combining local varieties from ancient and young trees with organic practices and Sicilian terroir help Francesca Oliva's oils stand out.
Jan. 26, 2022
In Sciacca, Sicily, Bonolio Finds the Perfect Blend
Bonolio partners with more than five hundred small farmers who grow cultivars typical of long-standing Sicilian traditions.
Dec. 9, 2021
Centonze, a Forward-Looking Farm Rooted in Sicily's History
In western Sicily’s Belice Valley, Centonze produces award-winning extra virgin olive oil, celebrating the land and history, while focusing on sustainability and innovation.
Dec. 7, 2021
In Victoria, Taralinga Estate Celebrates Tradition While Embracing Innovation
Salvatore Tarascio started growing olives in Australia in 2015, 85 years after his grandfather first cultivated them in Sicily. Now he is one of the country’s top producers.
Dec. 1, 2021
Award-Winning French Producer Looks to The Past to Meet Challenges of The Future
Maintaining organic farming methods and experimenting with ancient olive varieties are how Château d’Estoublon keeps its 500-year olive oil production history alive.
Nov. 29, 2021
Son of Pioneering Oregonian Wine Producers Blazes a Trail for Olive Oil
The owner of the state’s only commercial mill reflects on the challenges of producing award-winning olive oil in Oregon.
Nov. 1, 2021
Dalmatian Couple Share an Award-Winning Oblica with The World
Martina Radovčić and Marko Murtić founded their olive grove eight years ago. Starting with an emphasis on local cultivars, the couple hopes to show the world a taste of Dalmatia.
Oct. 27, 2021
Sustainability, Innovation Guide This Award-Winning Producer in Apulia
From trying out new production methods to transforming waste into renewable energy, the producers behind Frantoio Muraglia have found a winning combination.
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.