May. 9, 2016
Olive tree pruning is an ancient craft, and skilled pruners can have a major effect on a farm's quality and yield. In Italy, the importance of proper pruning is highlighted at an annual competition.
May. 3, 2016
Life After Winning Gold in New York
When Sheila Fitzgerald's Esplendido Douro won an award at the New York International Olive Oil Competition, doors began to open. And she's just getting started.
May. 2, 2016
Lavee helped plant and cultivate countless olive trees throughout the world for more than four decades. His important contributions and generous spirit will live on in their roots and branches for generations to come.
May. 2, 2016 World
Producers of the Best Greek Olive Oils React to Their NYIOOC Awards
Apr. 28, 2016 World
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Apr. 21, 2016 World
Italian Producers of the World's Best Olive Oils Express Elation
Apr. 16, 2016 World
Apr. 16, 2016
Italian producers came back from last year's disastrous harvest with a vengeance, winning more awards at the prestigious New York competition than any other country.
Apr. 14, 2016
World's Best Olive Oils to Be Revealed Tonight
The winners of the New York International Olive Oil Competition will be announced tonight at a 5:30 press conference broadcast live.
Apr. 11, 2016
Judging Underway at World's Largest Olive Oil Competition
The judges for the New York International Olive Oil Competition have begun analyzing 827 entries from 25 countries to identify this year's best extra virgin olive oils.
Apr. 4, 2016
Increased Attention on Olive Oil Volatile Compounds
Increased attention is being paid to the study of volatile compounds in virgin olive oil and their interactions with the sensory profile.
Mar. 29, 2016
'Best Olive Oils Marketplace' Opens to U.S. Vendors
With just a few clicks, consumers and retail buyers will now be able to order NYIOOC award-winners directly from U.S. merchants who stock them
Mar. 28, 2016
World's Best Olive Oils to be Unveiled in New York
In two weeks, judges at the New York International Olive Oil Competition will analyze more than 800 entries from around the world to identify this year's best extra virgin olive oils.
Mar. 23, 2016
'El Olivo' Depicts the Bond Between a Spanish Family and Their Olive Tree
When a 2,000-year old tree is uprooted and taken to Germany, a young woman fights to get it back to help save her grandfather.
Mar. 22, 2016
On the Preservation and Maintenance of Monumental Olive Trees
Tips on the preservation and maintenance of monumental olive trees by the leading expert Giorgio Pannelli.
Mar. 17, 2016
Spanish Wine Country Celebrates its Olive Oil
World-famous wine-producing region Rioja Alavesa swaps wine glasses for olive oil tastings at its Fifth Annual Olive Oil Festival
Mar. 17, 2016
Project Aims to Bring Social Change through Olive Oil in Brazil
Social Trees wants to plant thousands of olive trees, producing olive oil in support of youth education in the Rio Grande do Sul region’s poorer communities.
Mar. 15, 2016
In Liguria, Olive Oil from a Golf Course
Ligurian producer Franco Boeri Roi makes a Taggiasca olive oil from the trees growing in a golf club in Sanremo.
Mar. 10, 2016
Researchers in Spain Finding Ways to Make Fat in Chocolate and Meats Healthier
Health experts and the EU are pushing us to trade saturated fat for mono and polyunsaturated fats. It is not easy to give up our favorite foods, so Spain is finding ways to make them healthier.
Mar. 7, 2016
New York Gala Benefits At-Risk Kids in Greece
The sold-out 'Blue Ball' was billed as a Venetian-style masquerade and casino night.
Mar. 2, 2016
Schoolchildren Celebrate 'Andalusia Day' with Traditional Breakfast of Toast and Olive Oil
In celebration of Andalucía Day, the region distributes thousands of bottles of olive oil to schools, encouraging children to eat one of Spain’s most traditional breakfast dishes, toast with olive oil.
Mar. 1, 2016
More than 800 to Compete in New York International Olive Oil Competition
The world’s largest and most prestigious olive oil competition will be bigger than ever this year with more than 800 brands from 27 countries competing next month for the coveted Silver, Gold and Best in Class awards. The fourth annual New York International Olive Oil Competition (NYIOOC), which will be held in New York City