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Jun. 25, 2019
Italian Producers Explain What It Takes to Succeed in a Tough Campaign
Harvesting at the right time, proper stewardship of the land, attention to details, teamwork, perseverance, and passion were all listed by award-winning Italian producers as the reasons for their success.
Jun. 20, 2019
CO2 Levels in Atmosphere Rise for Seventh Consecutive Year
Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels reached nearly 415 parts per million, representing the highest seasonal peak ever recorded, as well as the second largest annual increase in 60 years.
Jun. 14, 2019
Sea Levels Rising Faster Than Expected
Scientists warn global sea levels could rise by as much as 6.5 feet by 2100, displacing nearly 200 million people and damaging agricultural land.
Jun. 12, 2019 World
Jun. 12, 2019 World
Study Predicts Europe, North America Will Experience More Droughts
Jun. 6, 2019 World
Winning in New York Opens Doors, Encourages Innovation Say Producers
Jun. 3, 2019 World
Study Finds Olives Grown at Higher Altitudes Yield Better Quality Oils
May. 28, 2019 World
May. 22, 2019
Record Wins for Slovenian Producers in New York
Slovenian producers won three Golds and three Silvers to reach the highest number of awards for this small country at NYIOOC yet.
May. 22, 2019
Millions of Birds Killed by Nighttime Harvesting in Mediterranean
Upwards of 2.5 million birds are killed each harvest season in Spain, Italy, France and Portugal.
May. 21, 2019
Oregon Project Aims to Promote Olive Oil Sector
Local growers and researchers from Oregon State University are teaming up to solve some of the biggest problems facing the state's fledgling sector.
May. 20, 2019
Record Year for South Americans at NYIOOC
Brazil, Chile and Argentina all enjoyed unprecedented wins, smashing previous records for overall and Gold Awards received. Uruguay also managed to win one Best in Class.
May. 16, 2019
Greeks Discuss Effort and Dedication Behind NYIOOC Triumphs
In spite of poor weather and trouble with pests, Greek producers took home a total of 35 awards at the 2019 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.
May. 15, 2019
American Producers Enjoy Another Good Year at NYIOOC
Despite setbacks for many in California, American producers still took home plenty of awards at this year's edition of the world's largest olive oil quality competition.
May. 14, 2019
Record Number of Awards for Spanish Producers at NYIOOC
Spanish producers enjoyed a record-breaking night at this year's NYIOOC, enjoying their highest ever success rate and bringing home more Gold Awards than ever before.
May. 14, 2019
Italian Producers Triumph at NYIOOC 2019
After a difficult harvest season, which saw production figures fall by 57 percent, Italian producers finally had a reason to celebrate. The results from the 2019 NYIOOC confirmed that quality remained as high as ever in Italy.
May. 10, 2019
Best Olive Oils for 2019 Revealed
In a year that saw a dramatically reduced output in some traditional regions, the findings of an 18-member panel of expert tasters suggested there is no shortage of excellent olive oils to go around.
May. 9, 2019
Judging Concludes at World Olive Oil Competition
The results will be revealed tomorrow night, May 10, during a press conference that will draw 200 olive oil producers, retailers, distributors, food industry professionals and press.
May. 5, 2019
Judging Underway at World Olive Oil Competition
At 9 o’clock (EDT) the first samples were distributed to 18 judges whose determinations will lead to the unveiling of this year’s best extra virgin olive oils.
Apr. 30, 2019
UNESCO Board Endorses 'World Olive Tree Day'
Following a proposal by Lebanon and Tunisia, UNESCO's executive board has recommended support for "all efforts leading to the proclamation of the World Olive Tree Day."
Apr. 26, 2019
Italian Producers Celebrate Quality at the Ercole Olivario Awards
Italian producers from around the country demonstrated their resilience to a tough harvest season at the twenty-seventh edition of the awards ceremony.
Apr. 23, 2019
In Slovenia, the "Tree Needs to Look Beautiful"
"A vine is like a lover," Miha Jakovcic says. "If you neglect it, even a little, it won’t forgive you. An olive tree, however, is like a mother. You can always come back to her,"
Apr. 18, 2019
Olive Tree Installation Charms and Causes Controversy in Milan
The installation of 16 centenary olive trees in celebration of Milan's Design Week has led to some questioning the origin and the future of the trees. Artist Sabine Marcelis says the trees were ethically sourced.