May. 20, 2020
Monumental Olive Trees in Cyprus Destroyed by Wildfires
Wildfires ravaged northern Cyprus last weekend, destroying tens of thousands of acres of crops and forest. Olive growers and oil producers, already struggling as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, are facing additional challenges in the aftermath of the blaze.
May. 20, 2020
Italian Winners Pour in From North to South at World Olive Oil Competition
From the renowned regions of Umbria and Tuscany to lesser-known terroirs, Italian producers from the entire country were awarded at the world's most prestigious olive oil quality contest.
May. 20, 2020
Australian Producers Receive Hard-earned Recognition at World Olive Oil Competition
Australian producers took home five Gold and six Silver Awards at the 2020 edition of the world's most prestigious olive oil quality contest.
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Central Italian Producers Build on Their Success at World Olive Oil Competition
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Italian Innovation and Tradition Awarded at World Olive Oil Competition
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Award-Winning Portuguese Producers React to Initial NYIOOC Results
May. 15, 2020
Southern Italy's Producers Shine in Early NYIOOC Results
Among the first winners of the 2020 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition are farmers from Campania, Puglia and Sicily.
May. 15, 2020
World’s Best Olive Oils for 2020 Unveiled
The NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition has released its annual listing of award winners, widely considered the authoritative guide to the year’s best extra virgin olive oils.
May. 13, 2020
Spanish Producers Among the Early Winners at 2020 NYIOOC
With 25 awards so far, Spain and Italy lead this year's ranking at the world's most prestigious olive oil quality contest, which is unveiling the results throughout the week.
May. 13, 2020
Golden Year for Tuscan Producers as Early NYIOOC Results Unfold
As results from the world's most prestigious olive oil quality contest continue to unfold online, producers in Tuscany have already struck gold.
May. 11, 2020
World Olive Oil Competition Rolls Out 2020 Winners
The reveal of this year's best extra virgin olive oils began at 9:00 AM, New York time, and will continue each day this week.
May. 7, 2020
Researchers Develop Compostable Plastic Packaging From Olive Waste
Spanish researchers have produced a biodegradable and compostable plastic from olive-pit waste to be used in packaging products.
May. 7, 2020
Experts: Sustainable Farming Will Play Key Role in Post-Pandemic World
The population's priorities will shift in a post-coronavirus world, demanding ethical and sustainable production from farmers and distributors in the years ahead.
May. 1, 2020
Judging Underway in 8th NYIOOC, Results to Be Unveiled May 11
Expert judges begin analyzing over 850 entries in their homes and offices as the world's most prestigious olive oil competition gets underway during the coronavirus lockdown.
Apr. 22, 2020
EU Program Offers Funding for Projects That Combine Robotics, Agriculture
Robotics companies and farmers can compete for grants from a program aimed at strengthening the European network of digital innovators.
Apr. 21, 2020
Drought, Worker Shortages and Roaming Boars: Challenges Mount for Italy's Farmers
Thousands of small farmers are having to contend with seasonal labor shortages, a lack of spare parts for their machines, severe drought and wild boars roaming through unworked fields. Italian agriculture is facing challenges from all directions in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Apr. 20, 2020
Study Reveals Potential Economic Impact of Xylella on Spain, Italy, Greece
The disease could cost billions, as almost all producing areas of the three countries are susceptible to the bacterium due to the prevailing climatic conditions.
Apr. 17, 2020
Producers in Spain Prepare for New Reality as Crisis Grinds On
The immediate economic impact of the coronavirus crisis is being felt by producers in Spain to varying degrees as they gauge its lasting effects on the sector.
Apr. 3, 2020
UN, WHO and WTO Call for Action Amid Threats to Food Supply
In a rare joint statement, the three bodies say measures are necessary to intercept a global food crisis due to the coronavirus trade restrictions.
Apr. 1, 2020
In Italy, Abandoned Olive Groves Find New Life
Thousands of olive trees in abandoned fields are going to find a new life thanks to an association in central Italy.
Mar. 30, 2020
Consumers Reject EVOO Bitterness, Study Finds
New research analyzes how consumers perceive and evaluate bitterness in olive oils.