Leut Grupa Wins 2026 NYIOOC Gold for Leut

The Croatian producer earned its second consecutive Gold in New York for its medium-intensity extra virgin olive oil.

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Pakoštane, Croatia — Leut Grupa has been awarded a Gold at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for the Leut brand.

Leut is an extra virgin olive oil of medium intensity, distinguished by notes of arugula, tomato leaf and artichoke, complemented by green apple and green almond. Careful attention from the grove to the mill preserves the freshness and aromatic clarity that define Leut.

Based in the coastal town of Pakoštane, Leut Grupa has built a record of success at the NYIOOC, with two Gold Awards overall. Leut Grupa earned its first Gold in 2025, and the 2026 recognition confirms Leut Grupa’s continued presence among award-winning producers in Croatia.

The NYIOOC Gold places Leut among the world’s elite extra virgin olive oils. In the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, Leut Grupa ranks #33 in Croatia, #93 in the Northern Hemisphere and #97 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.