The California producer was recognized for the Tuscan, Andalucian and Provençale extra virgin olive oils.
Olive Oil Times |
Ojai, United States — Ojai Olive Oil Company has been awarded a Gold and two Silvers at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, earning recognition for the Tuscan, Andalucian and Provençale brands.
Andalucian is an extra virgin olive oil of medium intensity, distinguished by fresh notes of arugula and grass that carry through to a clean, balanced finish. Crafted as a blend, Andalucian was awarded a Silver.
Ojai Olive Oil Company also earned a Silver for Provençale, a delicate blend, and a Gold for Tuscan, another delicate blend, underscoring the breadth of its blending program across multiple stylistic expressions.
Ojai Olive Oil Company is a third-generation, family-owned and operated organic farm in California’s Ojai Valley. With a core heritage grove nearing 200 years old, Ojai Olive Oil Company has produced olives and olive oil since the 1800s, cultivating a dozen varieties and crafting a portfolio that includes monovarietals, trademark blends and infused olive oils.
With the 2026 results, Ojai Olive Oil Company brought its full NYIOOC record to 21 awards, comprising eight Gold and 13 Silver distinctions, including four Silver awards in 2025 and a mix of Gold and Silver awards in prior years.
The NYIOOC results also strengthened Ojai Olive Oil Company’s standing in the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, where the producer is ranked #13 in the United States, #35 in the Northern Hemisphere and #37 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.