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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Apr. 17, 2023 The Best Olive Oils

Prominent Producer Applauds Croatia's Success at World Competition

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Apr. 17, 2023 Producer Profiles

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

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Apr. 13, 2023 Producer Profiles

Former Footballer and Lawyer Team Up to Produce High-Quality Olive Oil

Apr. 12, 2023 Producer Profiles

How to Make Award-Winning Olive Oil in a Tractor-Trailer

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Apr. 11, 2023 Producer Profiles

Passion, Research Inspire the Award-Winning Quality of Cantasole

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Producer Profiles

Apr. 11, 2023

Producers Behind Ronkaldo Celebrate First Win for Slovenia at 2023 NYIOOC

Ronkaldo earned a Gold Award at the 2023 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for its organic Istrian bjelica.

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Producer Profiles

Apr. 6, 2023

Elementary Schoolers Helped Produce One of Croatia's Best Extra Virgin Olive Oils

OPG Uroda earned a Gold Award at the 2023 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition with help from local students.

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World

Mar. 27, 2023

Demand for Organic Olive Oil Growing Globally

By 2030, the organic olive oil market could be worth more than ten percent of the sector total, up from the current six percent.

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News Briefs

Mar. 27, 2023

Med Diet More Effective in Obesity Prevention than Other Diets, Study Finds

The literature review found that the conviviality of the Mediterranean diet and its focus on consuming healthy fats help make it more effective than low-fat diets.

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Business

Mar. 27, 2023

Farm to Fork Strategy Under Fire Ahead of European Elections in 2024

Supporters of the landmark sustainable agriculture strategy say Farm to Fork must be codified into law by September, 2023.

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Food & Cooking

Mar. 27, 2023

31 Complete Sommelier Certification Course in London

A diverse group of olive oil professionals and hobbyists gathered in central London for the intensive five-day course.

Live

Mar. 22, 2023

World Olive Oil Competition 2023 Live Updates

The world’s largest and most prestigious olive oil quality contest is revealing award winners among nearly 1,100 Northern Hemisphere entries. We are following the results live.

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Business

Mar. 22, 2023

Farmers in Croatia See Promising Use of Drones

A young Croatian agronomist studies the use of drones to pollinate the Lunje olive groves and protect them from pests.

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Grades

Mar. 20, 2023

Lab Test Would Define the Sensory Profile of Olive Oil by Analyzing Its Molecules

The goal is to add a laboratory analysis to the routine tests done by extra virgin olive oil tasting panels to confirm quality and determine organoleptic characteristics.

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Health

Mar. 20, 2023

Health Researcher: Focus on Healthier Diets Instead of ‘Demonizing’ Certain Foods

Decades of demonizing specific foods and macronutrients have not tangibly reduced obesity and cardiovascular disease. One researcher argues for a different approach.

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Health

Mar. 14, 2023

Mediterranean Diet and Exercise Improve Working Memory in Young Students

Adherence to the Mediterranean diet and physical activity was linked with enhanced working memory in school-age children in a recent study.

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Business

Mar. 10, 2023

Olive Growers on Evia Island Strive to Revive Fire-Damaged Groves

Some say government assistance is lagging behind efforts to bring new life to Evia’s wildfire-ravaged olive groves.

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Food & Cooking

Mar. 1, 2023

Starbucks Could Become a Global Ambassador for Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Experts Say

A new generation of consumers might discover extra virgin olive oil through Starbucks' new line of olive oil-infused coffee drinks.

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World

Mar. 1, 2023

AI Tools May Not Transform Agriculture, but Will Help Farmers, Experts Predict

ChatGPT lacks reasoning abilities and cannot predict the future, but it may prove useful for farmers in other ways.

Food & Cooking

Feb. 22, 2023

Starbucks Introduces Olive Oil-Infused Coffee in Italy

A new line of cold coffee beverages is made with Sicilian extra virgin olive oil.