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.
"Our Organic EVOO is a product of sustainable agricultural practices, from how we grow olives, to how we pick and press them. To be recognized as one of the best olive oils in the world made us feel incredibly joyous. How can we describe the feeling? It is like receiving a wide smile from our new born baby on a beautiful spring morning.," said Seher Kaplan, owner at Coccinella.
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.
The NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, widely regarded as the world's leading olive oil quality contest, is a trusted reference for consumers and industry professionals.