The Croatian family producer from Dalmatia earned a Silver Award for its medium-intensity Oblica and Krvavica blend.
Olive Oil Times |
Skadrin, Croatia — Mudrina has been awarded a Silver at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for the Mudrina brand.
"We are especially happy that we were awarded the gold medal, because this year is our small jubilee, the fifth year that we have participated in the competition. The first silver encouraged us to further improve. Today we are an organic producer. We focus on original local varieties because we want to offer top quality oil with a special taste. .," said Dušanka Kolar, owner at Mudrina.
Mudrina is a medium-intensity extra virgin olive oil produced from Oblica and Krvavica olives grown in the Skadrin area of Dalmatia, near Krka National Park. The oil is distinguished by green pepper aromatics, a bitter almond backbone and a fresh, leafy lift reminiscent of arugula, closing with a clean, spicy sensation.
Made by a family producer with 300 olive trees, Mudrina traces its cultivation practices to techniques passed down through generations while incorporating modern methods of organic cultivation. Mudrina also emphasizes biodiversity in its groves, where aromatic herbs grow among the trees and are allowed to regenerate naturally, a practice the family says contributes to the character and richness of Mudrina.
The 2026 Silver adds to Mudrina’s established record at the NYIOOC. Across its full competition history, Mudrina has earned eight awards: six Gold and two Silver. The producer has won a Gold each year from 2020 through 2025, and previously received a Silver in 2019.
The result also strengthens Mudrina’s standing in the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, where Mudrina is ranked #14 in Croatia, #64 in the Northern Hemisphere and #66 Worldwide.
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