The Greek producer’s medium Koroneiki extra virgin olive oil earned a Silver Award at the world’s leading olive oil quality contest.
Olive Oil Times |
Crete, Greece — Cretan Harvest has been awarded a Silver at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for the Cretan Harvest brand.
Produced from Koroneiki olives, Cretan Harvest is an extra virgin olive oil of medium intensity, distinguished by herbaceous aromas and a measured warmth of red chili pepper on the finish. The cultivar’s natural balance and clarity are expressed in a profile that leans fresh and savory, with a clean, persistent aftertaste.
Cretan Harvest has framed its work around the intersection of tradition and modernity, aiming to pair a long nutritional heritage with technologically advanced food packaging methods. The stated goal has been to build a contemporary identity while preserving the sensory and nutritional qualities associated with extra virgin olive oil.
The 2026 Silver adds to a consistent record at the NYIOOC for Cretan Harvest. Overall, Cretan Harvest has earned seven awards in the competition, comprising two Gold and five Silver distinctions, including awards in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2019.
In the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, Cretan Harvest is ranked #13 in Greece, #69 in the Northern Hemisphere and #72 Worldwide.
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