Ganga di Lupo, Il Fornacino, Hacienda Vadolivo and Uljara Baioco were recognized among the world’s top extra virgin olive oils
Olive Oil Times |
Mane, France — Oliviers & Co has been awarded four Golds at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, with honors for Ganga di Lupo, Il Fornacino, Hacienda Vadolivo and Uljara Baioco.
Ganga di Lupo, a medium-intensity monovarietal produced from Coratina olives in Italy, earned a Gold for its balanced character and assertive aromatics. The profile is distinguished by green, savory notes that recall artichoke and arugula, lifted by a pink pepper nuance and carried through to a black-pepper finish.
Oliviers & Co also secured a Gold for Il Fornacino, a medium-intensity blend, underscoring the breadth of the company’s selection across styles and origins. Two additional medium-intensity Gold awards went to Hacienda Vadolivo, made from Picual, and Uljara Baioco, produced from Buza, reflecting a portfolio that spans leading Mediterranean cultivars.
Founded in 1996 in Mane, France, Oliviers & Co showcases olive oil producers from across the Mediterranean region, including France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Croatia, Morocco and Tunisia. Oliviers & Co works with producers who handpick olives and cold-press the fruit within 24 hours of harvesting, building a collection of limited-edition extra virgin olive oils that emphasizes freshness and seasonal character.
The 2026 results add to Oliviers & Co’s long-standing performance at the competition, bringing the company’s NYIOOC record to 42 awards overall, including 35 Golds and 7 Silvers. Recent achievements include five Golds in 2025, four Golds and one Silver in 2023, and five Golds in both 2022 and 2021.
In the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, Oliviers & Co is ranked #1 in France, #3 in the Northern Hemisphere and #4 Worldwide.
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