Dalmatian Robust earned a Gold and Eden's Mediterraneo secured a Silver for the Stankovci, Dalmatia family producer.
Olive Oil Times |
Stankovci, Croatia — OPG Rajner i Sinovi has been awarded a Gold at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for Dalmatian Robust and a Silver for Eden's Mediterraneo.
With the two honors, OPG Rajner i Sinovi added to a strong competition record that spans multiple editions of the world’s leading olive oil quality contest. Across its full NYIOOC history, OPG Rajner i Sinovi has earned six Gold Awards and two Silver Awards, including one Gold and one Silver in 2025, two Gold Awards in 2023 and two Gold Awards in 2021.
Dalmatian Robust is a medium-intensity organic extra virgin olive oil produced from Leccino olives. The oil is distinguished by green banana and artichoke notes, layered with fresh herbs and a pink-pepper lift, followed by ripe notes that round out the profile.
Eden's Mediterraneo, also medium in intensity, is produced from Frantoio olives. The recognition at the 2026 NYIOOC placed Eden's Mediterraneo alongside Dalmatian Robust in an awarded lineup that reflects OPG Rajner i Sinovi’s focus on careful cultivation and milling choices designed to preserve aroma and freshness.
OPG Rajner i Sinovi is a family-owned and operated producer based in the village of Stankovci in Dalmatia. Working with organic practices, OPG Rajner i Sinovi has focused on producing extra virgin olive oils shaped by olives grown under high environmental standards, emphasizing distinct flavors and aromas from its groves.
The 2026 results also strengthened OPG Rajner i Sinovi’s position in the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, where the producer is ranked #18 in Croatia, #70 in the Northern Hemisphere and #74 Worldwide.
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