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Delicate

Gold SA Olive
Absa Top Ten SA Olive

Forte

Gold New York IOOC
Gold Italy
Silver Aurora International
Gold SA Olive

Mezzo

Gold New York IOOC
Double Gold Aurora International
Silver SA Olive

Intenso

Gold New York IOOC
Gold London
Gold Italy
Gold JOOTA (Tokyo)
Double Gold Aurora International
Gold SA Olive
Southern Hemisphere Liwa (UAE)

ABSA TOP 10

The partnership between SA Olive and Absa started in 2013 when the Absa Top 5 Olive Oil Awards were first introduced. Since then, this award has grown into a prestigious annual event at which South African EVOO producers are given the deserved recognition for their pursuit of excellence in producing top-quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO). The event also validates Absa’s commitment to supporting South African agriculture and promoting the development of South African EVOO and the olive industry.

EVO IOOC

The EVO International Olive Oil Contest® aims to promote and enhance the highest quality of EVOO and Flavoured EVOO Industry. That’s why it allows access to the competition only to producers able to guarantee traceability and origin of their products.

To ensure the correct functioning of the competition and its results, a highly qualified jury was found, composed by international figures.. The judges, engaged in the tasting sessions, evaluate with professionalism and impartiality the samples submitted.

JOOTA

The international JOOTA AWARDS celebrate the finest extra-virgin olive oils – hosted by the Japan Olive Oil Taster Association (JOOTA) in the beloved city of Tokyo.

With Japan as the fourth-largest importer of olive oil in the World, this competition provides a unique and valuable opportunity for producers to increase their brand’s presence in such a rapidly-growing market.

IOOC

This prestigious award is based in London.

Each entry at London International Olive Oil Competitions is assessed by a jury that we’ve cherry-picked for the purpose. Since this is the most important task, we invite experts and professionals with years of experience in olive oils, the most creative minds and the thought leaders in the olive oil industry today.

AURORA CHALLENGE

The Aurora International Taste Challenge (AITC) was established to recognise and award food and drink excellence internationally while helping consumers purchase award-winning, expertly-rated products with confidence.

The AITC will award merit and trophy awards to exceptional products available worldwide. We are proud to be setting new industry standards.

SA Olive Oil

The Guide to Extra Virgin Olive Oil in South Africa (EVOOSA) is a platform for a deep connection between producers and consumers and acts as a springboard to interaction with the local and international EVOO industry and the media.

NYIOOC

The NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition is the largest and most prestigious olive oil quality contest. Its annual list of award winners is the authoritative guide to the world’s best olive oils and the dedicated producers who craft them.

Our local and international

Past Awards

Delicate

2010 GOLD
2013 GOLD and ABSA TOP FIVE NOMINEE
2014 GOLD
2016 SILVER

Forte

2013 GOLD and ABSA TOP FIVE AWARD
2013 SILVER NYCIOOC
2015 SILVER AT NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL OLIVE OIL COMPETITION
2016 GOLD
2020 SILVER AT SA OLIVE

Mezzo

2011 GOLD SA OLIVE AWARDS
2012 GOLD SA OLIVE AWARDS
2013 GOLD SA OLIVE AWARDS
2014 GOLD SA OLIVE AWARDS
2015 GOLD SA OLIVE AWARDS
2015 ABSA TOP FIVE AWARD
2016 GOLD SA OLIVE AWARDS
2015 ABSA TOP FIVE NOMINEE
2019 GOLD SA OLIVE AWARDS AT NYIOOC
2019 INCLUDED IN GUIDE TO WORLD’S TOP 100 OLIVE OILS

Intenso

2011 GOLD LOS ANGELES IOOC
2011 BEST OF CLASS LOS ANGELES IOOC
2012 GOLD LOS ANGELES IOOC
2012 BEST OF CLASS LOS ANGELES IOOC
2016 GOLD LOS ANGELES IOOC
2013 HONOURABLE MENTION ll MAGNFICO
2013 GOLD SA OLIVE AWARDS
2013 ABSA TOP FIVE AWARD
2014 SILVER MARCO ZICHELLA AWARD
2014 THIRD MARCO ZICHELLA AWARD
2015 SPECIAL MERIT MENTION SOL D’ORO
2016 SILVER NYCIOO
2015 BRONZE ll MAGNFICO
2015 FIRST AND CONSUMERS’ CHOICE AWARD
2015 GOLD SA OLIVE AWARDS
2015 ABSA TOP FIVE AWARD
2015 FIRST IN INTENSE CLASS
2015 BRONZE AT IL MAGNIFICO IN TUSCANY
2015 SPECIAL MENTION AT SOL D’ORO, SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE
2016 GOLD SA OLIVE AWARDS
2016 ABSA TOP FIVE NOMINEE
2017 GOLD SA OLIVE AWARDS
2017 ABSA TOP TEN AWARD
2018 GGOLD NYCIOO
2018 GOLD at NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL OLIVE OIL COMPETITION (NYIOOC)
2020 INCLUDED IN GUIDE TO WORLD’S TOP 100 OLIVE OILS
2020 SA OLIVE GOLD
2020 ABSA TOP TEN