08/08/2026
Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil ! Health and Good Diet, besides its great taste!
Italy has been named the world's top olive oil producer at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, earning 166 awards, more than any other country in the field.
Producers from 29 countries submitted 1,021 olive oils for blind tasting, with judges awarding 464 Gold Awards and 234 Silver Awards overall. Italy's win came despite a difficult season, with extreme weather and rising production costs putting pressure on growers across the country.
From Tuscany to Puglia, Umbria to Sicily, this result reflects the consistency and craftsmanship behind Italian olive oil production nationwide.
Do you always keep authentic Italian extra virgin olive oil in your kitchen?