The Spanish producer earned a Gold Award at the world’s leading olive oil quality contest for its medium-intensity Picual extra virgin olive oil.
Olive Oil Times |
Olive Oil Times
Madrid, Spain — La Biodiversa has been awarded a Gold at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for the La Biodiversa brand.
La Biodiversa is an extra virgin olive oil of medium intensity. Crafted from Picual olives, La Biodiversa is distinguished by fresh herbaceous character alongside notes of tomato leaf, apple and grass. Careful attention to the fruit, the olive grove and the surrounding landscape helps preserve the oil’s clarity and balance.
La Biodiversa’s approach is rooted in a strong focus on nature and quality, with an emphasis on nurturing the broader ecosystem around the olive groves. By championing biodiversity as a foundation of quality, La Biodiversa aims to protect the grove’s natural surroundings while producing extra virgin olive oil with a distinct sensory profile.
The NYIOOC Gold places La Biodiversa among the world’s elite extra virgin olive oils. In the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, La Biodiversa is ranked #74 in Spain, #126 in the Northern Hemisphere and #127 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.