The Spanish producer earned top honors for a medium Arbequina extra virgin olive oil recognized among the world’s best.
Olive Oil Times |
— Gaudea has been awarded a Gold at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for the Gaudea Signature brand.
Gaudea Signature is an extra virgin olive oil of medium intensity produced from Arbequina olives. Marked by a vegetable character, the oil reflects a careful approach that emphasizes freshness and clean, varietal expression.
Gaudea describes itself as an olive grower committed to translating its landscape into a distinctive extra virgin olive oil. Working with 52 hectares of groves, the producer uses only mechanical processes and reports an annual production of around 100,000 liters.
The 2026 Gold adds to Gaudea’s established NYIOOC record. Overall, Gaudea has earned two Gold Awards and one Silver Award at the competition, with a Gold in 2025 and a Silver in 2024.
In the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, Gaudea is ranked #36 in Spain, #83 in the Northern Hemisphere and #85 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.