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.
"We feel relieved and very proud.," said Charlotte Billot, marketing at Oliviers & Co.
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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