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.

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The Best Olive Oils

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.

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May. 30, 2023 Production

Even an Abundant Harvest Would Not Ward Off Olive Oil Shortage in Italy

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May. 18, 2023 The Best Olive Oils

Triumph of Northern Italian Producers Rooted in Profound Bond with the Land

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May. 17, 2023 The Best Olive Oils

Californians Navigate a Challenging Harvest Committed to Quality

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May. 17, 2023 World

Global Olive Oil Production Predicted to Rebound

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May. 16, 2023 Business

Europe Pressures U.S. to Drop Trump-Era Tariffs

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Producer Profiles

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.

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The Best Olive Oils

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.

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Producer Profiles

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.

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The Best Olive Oils

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.

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The Best Olive Oils

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.

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Business

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.

World

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.

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Health

Apr. 24, 2023

Americans Find Cost of Food Biggest Barrier to a Healthy Diet, Survey Finds

Just fifteen percent of Americans are familiar with the Mediterranean diet’s health benefits, a Cleveland Clinic survey finds.

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The Best Olive Oils

Apr. 24, 2023

U.S. Producers Weathered a Difficult Season and Emerged with Good Results

Although the yield is expected to be 50 percent lower than last year, there are reasons for a positive outlook.

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Producer Profiles

Apr. 21, 2023

Master Miller in Istria Explains His Sustained Success at World Competition

Edi Druzetić says a state-of-the-art mill, quick harvest and carefully balanced blends are the secrets to Uljara Vodnjan’s success at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.

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Producer Profiles

Apr. 21, 2023

The Challenges and Triumphs of Taking Over an Olive Farm in California

Since purchasing Pitchouline and rebranding as Pura Grove, Tim Bui has continued the Southern California producer's legacy of quality.

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The Best Olive Oils

Apr. 17, 2023

Prominent Producer Applauds Croatia's Success at World Competition

Award-winning producer Ivica Vlatković attributed Croatia's success so far at the 2023 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition to individual quality and sector-wide cooperation.

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Producer Profiles

Apr. 17, 2023

For Award-Winning Producer Aires de Jaén, Sustainability Is Key to Quality

The producers behind Aires De Jaén say winning two Gold Awards at the 2023 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition validates their efforts to create a circular economy.

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Producer Profiles

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.

Producer Profiles

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.