Jun. 21, 2023
Andalusian Producers Achieve Outstanding Quality After Disastrous Harvest
After the smallest harvest in more than a decade, producers in Spain earned their fourth-highest award count at the World Olive Oil Competition.
Jun. 21, 2023
Researchers Evaluate 12 Olive Varieties for Drought Tolerance
Cultivars from eight countries will be evaluated to see how they adapt to drought and heat in Andalusia.
Jun. 20, 2023
Spread of Xylella Slowing in Puglia, Researchers Say
As the number of severity of new infections deccreases in the southern Italian region, farmers begin to plant and graft resilient varieties.
Jun. 20, 2023 Food & Cooking
Jun. 13, 2023 News Briefs
Spanish Lawmakers Approve €2B Aid for Agriculture Sector Hit by Drought
Jun. 13, 2023 World
European Bird Populations Threatened by Intensive Farming, Study Finds
Jun. 8, 2023 Health
Med Diet Benefits Similar to Walking 4,000 Steps, Study Finds
Jun. 6, 2023 Basics
Jun. 5, 2023
38 Complete Sommelier Certification Program in New York
Professionals and enthusiasts from around the world completed an intensive week-long course on olive oil quality and sensory assessment.
May. 31, 2023
First-Time NYIOOC Winners Find New Opportunities
From increased media coverage to easier access to lucrative foreign markets, first-time winners at the World Olive Oil Competition reflect on the results of their hardwork and success.
May. 30, 2023
East Asian Olive Oils Reach the World Stage
As extra virgin olive oil culture slowly expands in China and Japan, high-quality production in two of the world’s largest economies does too.
May. 30, 2023
Even an Abundant Harvest Would Not Ward Off Olive Oil Shortage in Italy
The general director of Assitol blamed an imbalanced market on poor harvests across the Mediterranean and the strategies of large retailers.
May. 18, 2023
Triumph of Northern Italian Producers Rooted in Profound Bond with the Land
Farrmers in five northern Italian regions overcame drought to achieve another year of high-quality extra virgin olive oil production.
May. 17, 2023
Californians Navigate a Challenging Harvest Committed to Quality
Producers across California overcame frost, drought and rising prices to yield some of the world’s best extra virgin olive oils.
May. 17, 2023
Global Olive Oil Production Predicted to Rebound
USDA economists project that production will rise in Europe and Tunisia.
May. 16, 2023
Europe Pressures U.S. to Drop Trump-Era Tariffs
As the E.U. attempts to compel American compliance at the World Trade Organization, Spanish table olive producers prepare to take on the Commerce Department in court.
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. 15, 2023
Greek Producers Celebrate a Strong Showing in New York
With 90 awards earned at the 2023 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, producers from Greece reaffirmed their devotion to quality.
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
Producers in Small Croatian Village Celebrate Success While Calling for More Support
Farmers in coastal Dalmatia cited their success at the World Olive Oil Competition in their call for more investment in the sector.
May. 9, 2023
Focus on Quality Yields Success for Producers in France
Despite a sharp drop in production due to Europe’s prolonged drought, the number of French entries at the World Competition has progressively increased over the years.
May. 2, 2023
Prices Continue to Break Records in Spain Ahead of Dismal Harvest Outlook
However, timely rain paired with stagnant global demand and an increasing number of olive groves entering maturity could reverse the price trends.
Apr. 27, 2023
World's Best Extra Virgin Olive Oils Unveiled
The Northern Hemisphere's top-rated extra virgin olive oils for 2023 are revealed on the Official Guide to the World's Best Olive Oils.