The Croatian producer earned a Gold Award for a medium-intensity extra virgin olive oil made from Buza, Rosulja-Rosignola and Istarska Bjelica.
Olive Oil Times |
Croatia — Agro Fructus d.o.o has been awarded a Gold at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for the Santini brand.
Agro Fructus d.o.o produced Santini as a medium-intensity extra virgin olive oil from Buza, Rosulja-Rosignola and Istarska Bjelica. Santini is distinguished by a green, savory character, marked by artichoke and almond nuances, a faint vanilla sweetness and a clean, spicy lift on the finish.
Founded in 2015, Agro Fructus d.o.o is engaged in primary agricultural production, including the cultivation of fruits, vegetables and olives. The decision to focus on agriculture was motivated by a desire to remain connected to nature and to teach the next generation the importance of sustainable land management, while encouraging awareness of the value of agriculture and the production of healthy food. From the outset, Agro Fructus d.o.o has focused on the production of healthy food.
The NYIOOC Gold places Santini among the world’s elite extra virgin olive oils. In the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, Agro Fructus d.o.o is #57 in Croatia, #125 in the Northern Hemisphere and #128 Worldwide.
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