Oleavia South Aegean Special and Oleavia Havaalani I Edition were recognized among the world’s best olive oils in the 2026 competition.
Olive Oil Times |
Istanbul, Turkey — Coccinella has been awarded two Silver Awards at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, with honors going to Oleavia South Aegean Special and Oleavia Havaalani I Edition.
Oleavia South Aegean Special, a medium-intensity extra virgin olive oil, stood out for ripe olive character and a rounded, mature fruit profile, carrying ripe notes and black olive impressions alongside fig leaf and ripe fruit nuances. Oleavia Havaalani I Edition, produced from Ayvalik olives and entered in the delicate category, also received a Silver Award, adding a second 2026 distinction for Coccinella’s Oleavia range.
Coccinella is the U.S. distributor of Oleavia, a premium production olive oil from Turkey. Coccinella has emphasized the importance of meticulous production to preserve freshness and quality, describing a focus on offering an organic process and consistent quality each year through Coccinella.
The two 2026 Silver Awards add to a steady NYIOOC record for Coccinella. Across its full competition history, Coccinella has earned four Gold Awards and five Silver Awards, including one Silver in 2025; one Gold in 2024; two Golds and one Silver in 2021; and one Gold and one Silver in 2020.
In the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, Coccinella is ranked #19 in the United States, #62 in the Northern Hemisphere and #63 Worldwide.
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