The Japan-based producer earned top honors for a medium-intensity blend made from six cultivars and processed entirely in-house.
Olive Oil Times |
Yokosuka, Japan — National Spring Co., Ltd. has been awarded a Gold at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for the 100Times brand.
100Times is a medium-intensity extra virgin olive oil produced from Arbequina, Manzanillo, Lucca, Cipressino, Nevadillo Blanco and Mission olives. The oil is distinguished by herbaceous notes, green almond and tomato leaf, balancing freshness and complexity.
In 2023, National Spring Co., Ltd. inherited Kanabe Olive Farm and continues to preserve its legacy. National Spring Co., Ltd. manages all processes in-house, from cultivation to bottling, with handpicked olives that are carefully sorted, cold-pressed, gently filtered and bottled by hand to maintain consistent quality and authentic flavor.
The NYIOOC Gold places 100Times among the world's elite extra virgin olive oils. In the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, National Spring Co., Ltd. ranks #11 in Japan, #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.