The medium-intensity Memecik extra virgin olive oil from Turkey earned a Gold Award at the world’s leading olive oil quality contest.
Olive Oil Times |
Latmos, Turkey — Heraclea Food Co has been awarded a Gold at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for the Heraclea brand.
"This is our second year in olive oil production. And I feel particularly honored for my entire team. Make no mistake, this is a team effort. I owe this award to my amazing team who is putting their hands under the rock and work tirelessly to make Heraclea an international success story!," said Berk Bahceci, ceo at Heraclea Food Co.
Heraclea is an extra virgin olive oil of medium intensity. Made from Memecik olives, Heraclea is distinguished by notes of artichoke and green almond, fresh leaf aromatics and a peppery finish that builds steadily on the palate.
Heraclea Food Co harvests olives from groves located at the foot of the ancient Mount Latmos, east of Lake Bafa, in a landscape shaped by successive civilizations dating back to Neolithic times. Drawing on a long local tradition of olive cultivation, Heraclea Food Co combines established agronomic practices with modern production techniques to preserve freshness and varietal character.
The 2026 Gold adds to Heraclea Food Co’s record at the NYIOOC. The Turkish producer has earned two Gold Awards in total, including one in 2023, underscoring a steady presence among award-winning producers in the competition.
The NYIOOC Gold places Heraclea among the world’s elite extra virgin olive oils. In the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, Heraclea Food Co’s results contribute to its standing among the most recognized producers evaluated through NYIOOC performance.
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.