Zaitique Nomad and Zaitique Carthage earned Silver Awards, recognizing delicate Chemlali and medium Chetoui expressions from Tunisia.
Olive Oil Times |
Tunis, Tunisia — Heritage Olive Company, LLC has been awarded two Silver Awards at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for the Zaitique Nomad and Zaitique Carthage brands.
Heritage Olive Company, LLC earned a 2026 NYIOOC Silver for Zaitique Nomad, a delicate monovarietal produced from Chemlali olives. Zaitique Nomad is marked by a gentle profile that recalls almond alongside ripe olive and black olive tones, an expression shaped by careful handling from harvest through cold pressing.
Heritage Olive Company, LLC also received a 2026 NYIOOC Silver for Zaitique Carthage, a medium-intensity extra virgin olive oil produced from Chetoui olives, adding a second distinction for the producer’s Tunisian portfolio.
Zaitique is a premium Tunisian olive oil brand rooted in more than 2,500 years of olive-growing tradition. Zaitique’s mission is to honor this heritage by producing high-quality, sustainably crafted oils from dry-farmed, hand-harvested olives, with all products USDA Organic certified and cold-pressed. Zaitique Carthage is the flagship line, positioned to reflect the flavors and traditions associated with Tunisia’s olive groves. More information is available at the Zaitique website.
The two Silver Awards place Heritage Olive Company, LLC among the successful producers recognized in the 2026 edition of the world’s largest olive oil quality contest. In the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, Heritage Olive Company, LLC is included among award-winning producers tracked across seasons.
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