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May. 12, 2015
New Faces Among the Old Trees of an Award-Winning Buccheri Cooperative
Two sons of the founders of the Agrestis cooperative in Buccheri are bringing new energy to the home of some of the world's best olive oils.
May. 11, 2015
Designing Sensors to Mimic Human Sensory Analysis of Olive Oil
Researchers are working on designing sensors to mimic the role of human sensory perceptions in the evaluation of olive oil.
May. 7, 2015
An Olive Oil from Japan Wins Top Award
An extra virgin olive oil from Japan, Takao Nouen no Olive Hatake, won a Best in Class Award at the world's most prestigious olive oil competition.
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Apr. 17, 2015
Spain Finishes at the Top Again in New York
Spain won more awards than any other country at the 2015 New York International Olive Oil Competition, the largest and most prestigious olive oil quality contest in the world.
Apr. 16, 2015
New York International Olive Oil Competition Announces Best Olive Oils in the World
In front of an excited crowd at the International Culinary Center, Curtis Cord, president of the New York International Olive Oil Competition, announced the best olive oils in the world for 2015.
Apr. 9, 2015
Tales of Two Olive Oil Producers
Boundary Bend CEO Rob McGavin and Domenica Fiore founder Frank Giustra will be among the speakers at the 2015 NYIOOC Conference next Wednesday.
Apr. 6, 2015
Mediterranean Diet Also Good for the Environment
The diet predominant in Mediterranean countries creates a much smaller carbon footprint than the standard diets in countries like the United States.
Apr. 6, 2015
McDonald’s Uses Olive Oil in New Sandwich
The fast food giant says it is cooking its new "artisan grilled chicken” sandwich in a blend of olive oil and canola oil.
Mar. 31, 2015
On the Importance of Olive Tree Pruning
“It is fundamental to live like the plant in order to understand what it needs,” the pruner reveals. "Foliage and wood must always be in harmony."
Mar. 30, 2015
Want Healthier Eggs? Feed Hens EVOO
Feeding hens a diet that includes polyphenol-rich EVOO could lead to eggs that have lower cholesterol content and a better fatty acid profile.
Mar. 30, 2015
World's Olive Oils Set to Compete in New York
In two weeks, 671 olive oils will compete in the world's largest and most prestigious olive oil competition, where the year's best will be unveiled.
Mar. 26, 2015
Canadian Farmer Succeeds with Olives and Gives Kelp Seaweed Some of the Credit
On Pender Island, Andrew Butt nurtures 100 trees for table olives and the future goal of producing the first made-in-Canada extra virgin olive oil.
Mar. 18, 2015
Mediterranean Lifestyle Alive and Well on Crete
Sure there's a lot of junk food here too, but Crete is still one of the best places in the world to immerse oneself in the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle.
Mar. 16, 2015
For Fashion Designer Norma Kamali, Olive Oil Is 'at the Core of Who We Are'
“With fashion people," says Norma Kamali, "I talk about how (olive oil) makes them more beautiful. That gets their attention.”
Mar. 11, 2015
Despite the most challenging harvest in recent memory as many as 700 olive oils will compete for the coveted awards next month in New York.
Mar. 10, 2015
Sacred Olives: Athena's Tree on the Acropolis
Atop the Acropolis of Athens stands an olive tree that is a symbol of hundreds of years of dedication and reverence.
Mar. 10, 2015
In Naples, Pairing Pizza with Local EVOOs
Naples' renowned pizzeria La Notizia, organized a full-day event dedicated to pizza and olive oil. But not just any pizza, and not just any olive oil.
Mar. 5, 2015
Andalucia Journal: Life Among the Groves
While the processes used to harvest and cultivate olives for oil have changed a little over the years, the culture of olive oil production here hasn't.