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May. 16, 2023
Meet the Native American Tribe Behind Award-Winning Olive Oil
Over two decades, Jim Etters has helped guide the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation’s Séka Hills brand to four NYIOOC triumphs while focusing on sustainability.
May. 11, 2023
Project Showcases the Potential of Chinese Olive Oil Sector
A cooperative in Longnan aims to foster China's olive oil culture and build value for local growers.
May. 11, 2023
Kalinjot Monovarietal Places Albanian Olive Oil on World Stage
Andrew Strong hopes the Gold Award at the NYIOOC for an organic endemic monovarietal will catch the world’s attention.
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Master Miller in Istria Explains His Sustained Success at World Competition
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The Challenges and Triumphs of Taking Over an Olive Farm in California
Apr. 17, 2023 Producer Profiles
For Award-Winning Producer Aires de Jaén, Sustainability Is Key to Quality
Apr. 13, 2023
Former Footballer and Lawyer Team Up to Produce High-Quality Olive Oil
After a cancer scare, retired soccer star Nikica Cukrov and his son-in-law teamed up to plant trees and make extra virgin olive oil.
Apr. 12, 2023
How to Make Award-Winning Olive Oil in a Tractor-Trailer
Samir Bayraktar, the founder of Olive Truck, has earned ten NYIOOC awards for extra virgin olive oils produced in his mobile mill.
Feb. 22, 2023
At Zeet, Quality Is a Family Business
The company produces its own olive oils in Tunisia, Spain and Italy using knowledge gleaned over four generations.
Feb. 10, 2023
CARM Celebrates Regional Taste with High-End Olive Oils and Wines
In northern Portugal, Casa Agricola Roboredo Madeira (CARM) pioneers organic farming to craft award-winning products.
Jan. 31, 2023
Domaine Adonis Bets on Traditional Orchards and Organic Production
The renowned Tunisian producer centers on local cultivars, working with the terroir, and earning global recognition.
Jan. 30, 2023
Award-Winning Greek Producer Looks East
Olix Oil has achieved success around the world and has now set its sights on Japan.
Dec. 20, 2022
Preparing Christmas Lunch with Gordon Ramsay’s Preferred Istrian Olive Oil
The Puhar O’Grady family looks forward to using their Olio Nuovo in a range of traditional Croatian Christmas dishes and celebrating a successful harvest.
Dec. 14, 2022
NYIOOC Winner Awarded for Olio Nuovo in Dalmatia
Denis Plastić reflects on a challenging harvest even as his Olio Nuovo is lauded at a local competition.
Dec. 8, 2022
In Rio Grande do Sul, Award-Winning Production Means Preparing for the Unexpected
While the Capoani family diligently prepares for the harvest, their fate is largely tied to the weather.
Dec. 5, 2022
In Slovenia, a Fruitful Harvest Despite Drought, Pests
The last few seasons in Slovenia have been characterized by high summer temperatures and a lack of precipitation. Salvation came with heavy September rains.
Nov. 28, 2022
Bureaucracy Hampers Expansion of Olive Oil Production in Croatia, Producer Warns
Award-winning producer Marijana Podrug sees increased production and tourism potential in Croatia but said government bureaucracy is getting in the way.
Nov. 15, 2022
Award-Winning Producer on Corsica Stays Optimistic Despite Island's Challenges
The challenges of high-quality olive oil production are accentuated on an island, Emile Borel-Berta told us. Still, the NYIOOC award-winning producer is confident about the future.
Nov. 14, 2022
Titone Carry on Pioneering Legacy of Organic Farming on Sicily
From father to daughter, the award-winning producer continues following her father’s path of high-quality production and sustainability.
Oct. 28, 2022
Award-Winning EVOO the Latest Chapter in a Storied Slovenian Family Legacy
The Brataševec family has helped olive groves flourish in western Slovenia once again after the crop nearly disappeared following a 1929 cold snap.
Oct. 27, 2022
Meet an Award-Winning Producer Promoting Greek Oils in Berlin
Amadeus Tzamouranis is connecting German consumers with olive oil producers in Kalamata.