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Jul. 12, 2023
Torrijas (Spanish-Style Crispy French Toast)
The recipe is super simple and includes thick slices of semi-stale bread (or toasted fresh bread) soaked in a baking-spice infused milk mixture, dipped in eggs, and pan fried.
Jul. 11, 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.
Jul. 7, 2023
Use Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Healthy and Delicious Baking
Extra virgin olive oil can add new flavors and characteristics to all kinds of baked goods while decreasing the consumption of unhealthy fats
Jul. 7, 2023
Sicilian and Sardinian Producers Attribute Award-Winning Quality to Innovation, Sustainability
Producers on Sicily and Sardinia overcame drought and macroeconomic challenges to craft some of this year's best extra virgin olive oils.
Jul. 6, 2023
Olive Oil Producers in Middle East Enjoy Award-Winning Finish to Bumper Harvest
Producers in Lebanon, Israel and Jordan overcame economic challenges to celebrate success at the 2023 World Olive Oil Competition.
Jul. 2, 2023
Good Oils Gone Bad: Recognizing Olive Oil Defects
What good olive oil tastes like and how to recognize some of the defects in an oil past its prime.
Jun. 30, 2023
The Flavors of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Countless factors influence the flavors in extra virgin olive oils. Understanding the basics can lead to satisfying results.
Jun. 30, 2023
Olive Oil Health Benefits for Dogs
Olive oil offers a wide range of benefits for dogs, including healthy skin, reduced inflammation, cardiovascular protection and reduced risk of diabetes.
Jun. 29, 2023
History and Terroir Guide Award-Winning Producer in Puglia
More than a century of olive oil production experience allowed the families behind Olio Mazzone to overcome a highly challenging season to triumph at the 2023 NYIOOC.
Jun. 28, 2023
We use a combination of soy sauce and ground turmeric to season the jasmine rice, even before it is stir-fried, making sure every grain is flavorful.
Jun. 28, 2023
Esporão Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Top Awards for Organic Olive Oils
What started as a family winery expanded into significant olive farming and oil production after a friendly challenge from an uncle to a nephew.
Jun. 28, 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.
Jun. 27, 2023
The ambiguity in the term “olive oil” has long confused consumers and enriched disingenuous actors.
Jun. 27, 2023
Olive Oil Crispy Chicken Parm with Quick Pesto
These sandwiches are best enjoyed freshly made, including the pesto sauce and crispy chicken.
Jun. 27, 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. 29, 2023
The health benefits of olive oil are mostly derived from monounsaturated fats and polyphenols. However, not all olive oils are created equally.
May. 28, 2023
Lobster rolls are a New England speciality, in fact, a delicacy. In our extra virgin olive oil poached lobster rolls, we aim to infuse as much flavor as possible into these sandwiches.
May. 21, 2023
Classic Cobb Salad with Olive Oil Bleu Cheese Dressing
Hearty main salads are especially satisfying for lunch or dinner. The salad components are classic, consisting of all those delicious ingredients known for a good Cobb Salad.
May. 17, 2023
How Olives Are Processed Into Oil
Modern technology has replaced traditional methods, from crushing olives to the final extraction process.
May. 14, 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.
May. 13, 2023
Tradition, Technology Yield Winning Results for Southern Italian Producers
Producers from Puglia, Basilicata, Calabria and Campania overcame extreme weather, drought and pests to win awards at the World Competition.
May. 11, 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.
May. 11, 2023
New Zealand Growers' Hopes Not Washed Away by Heavy Rains
New Zealand’s olive farmers started harvesting late last month, and although many producers look forward to a bountiful yield, they have been affected by the significant rainfall in recent months.
May. 10, 2023
A Record-Breaking Year for Producers in Turkey
With a triumphant showing, Turkish producers are again raising the bar at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition in a record-breaking year for the country’s olive oil sector in all aspects.
May. 10, 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.
May. 10, 2023
Tuscan Producers Manage Difficult Harvest to Achieve Outstanding Results
Producers from the famed central Italian region said sustainability is the key to success when producing extra virgin olive oil, even during a drought.
May. 9, 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.
May. 9, 2023
DIY Marinated Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Try these tomatoes out in your favorite salads, as a tasty sandwich topper, or as an addition to any cheese and charcuterie platter.
May. 9, 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.
May. 8, 2023
Tunisian Producers Celebrate Victory After Season Plagued by Drought
Tunisian producers have won 27 awards — 13 Golds and 14 Silvers — at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, their third-highest success rate at the contest.
May. 1, 2023
How to Make Award-Winning Olive Oil in a Tractor-Trailer
Samir Bayraktar has produced extra virgin olive oil in the back of a tractor-trailer truck for nearly a decade.
May. 1, 2023
Homemade Olive Oil Flour Tortillas
Extra virgin olive oil, used not only in the tortilla dough but also for cooking the tortillas, imparts flavor and function.
Apr. 30, 2023
World's Best Extra Virgin Olive Oils Unveiled
The NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition concluded its annual rollout of award-winning brands today on the Official Guide to the World’s Best Olive Oils.
Aug. 24, 2021
California’s Olive Oil Producers Face Uncertain Future as Historic Drought Continues
While some farmers remain optimistic that research and preparation will yield a fruitful future, others worry about the diminishing prospects of surface irrigation.
Aug. 24, 2021
Heatwave, Deadly Fires Threaten the Olive Harvest in Greece
The ongoing drought has led to wildfires burning around the country, damaging olive trees, and further diminishing the prospects of the 2021 harvest.
Jun. 17, 2021
Finding Award-Winning Olive Oils in London
Finding London's best olive oils is easy, if you know what to look for. Here are some great places to find this year's award winners.
May. 28, 2021
Top-rated olive oils for 2021, revealed.
The world's largest and most prestigious olive oil quality competition has released its yearly list of award-winning brands.
Jan. 3, 2021
Which Olive Oils Have the Most Polyphenols?
Is it really worth paying so much more for a bottle of olive oil that claims to have loads of polyphenols?
Dec. 22, 2020
Harvesting Abandoned Trees for Charity
Volunteers in Toscolano Maderno are demonstrating the economic and social value of abandoned olive trees.
Dec. 9, 2020
Stelios Faitakib Dedicates Athens Mural to the History of Olive Oil Production
In his latest work, Stelios Faitakib seeks to show the long and storied history of Greek olive oil production through a uniquely Greek medium.
Dec. 1, 2020
In Pandemic's Wake, Olive Oil Tours in Spain Could Prove Popular
2020 gave outdoor activities a newfound importance. Efforts are underway to ensure that the olive oil industry is poised to capitalize on the shift.
Nov. 25, 2020
The World's Oldest Bottle of Olive Oil
This bottle of Italian olive oil is around 1,940 years past its shelf life.
Nov. 24, 2020
Substituting butter and other fats for extra virgin olive oil is a great way to lighten your holiday menu while adding fresh flavors to the classics.
Nov. 16, 2020
Choosing the right olive oil is easy if you know a few general rules.
Sep. 23, 2020
Climate Change Transforms Europe's Agriculture, Report Finds
Crops like apricots and nectarines typical in the south are beginning to appear in northern regions, while in Mediterranean regions, tropical weather is hitting vineyards and olive groves.
Sep. 23, 2020
Outdoor Learning Among the Olive Trees
A pioneering outdoor classroom at the Ciuffelli Agricultural Institute provides students with an inspiring setting to resume their studies.