The Tunisian producer earned a Gold Award for a medium Chetoui extra virgin olive oil recognized at the world’s leading quality contest.
Olive Oil Times |
Tunis, Tunisia — Eya Aouida has been awarded a Gold at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for the Jaou brand.
Jaou is a medium-intensity extra virgin olive oil produced from the Chetoui cultivar. The oil is distinguished by a green, savory character, with artichoke and arugula alongside fig leaf and radish, finishing with a clear black-pepper bite that underscores its structure and balance.
Eya Aouida is an independent olive oil producer in Tunisia, sourcing olives from different olive-growing areas of the country and selecting lots for quality and suitability to each harvest. Production focuses on the Chetoui variety, valued for its aromatic intensity, balance and structure, with an approach to each harvest centered on preserving freshness and expressing the character of Tunisian olive oils.
The NYIOOC Gold places Jaou among the world’s elite extra virgin olive oils. In the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, Eya Aouida is ranked #21 in Tunisia, #125 in the Northern Hemisphere and #129 Worldwide.
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