Sarmakinas Premium Wins Silver at 2026 NYIOOC

Messinia, Greece — Sarmakinas has been awarded a Silver at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for the Sarmakinas Premium brand.

"Winning this award is a meaningful recognition of the care that goes into every bottle. From our groves in Messinia to the final oil, this harvest reflects honesty, precision, and deep respect for origin. We are proud to share olive oil with real character. From the tree to your kitchen.," said Sarah Redenböck, CEO & Shareholder at Sarmakinas .

Sarmakinas Premium is an extra virgin olive oil of delicate intensity, produced from Koroneiki olives. Marked by herbaceous aromas and fresh olive leaf, the oil carries ripe notes that round out its profile. Careful attention to orchard work and handling supports the oil’s clarity and balance.

Sarmakinas produces single-origin Koroneiki olive oil from its own groves in Messinia, combining traditional approaches with regenerative farming practices. The work includes rainwater harvesting, hand harvesting and partnerships with local counterparts, while maintaining a stated focus on transparency, quality and sustainability.

The 2026 Silver builds on Sarmakinas’s record at the competition. Sarmakinas has earned two Silver Awards in total, including a Silver in 2025.

In the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, Sarmakinas is ranked #1 in Austria, #94 in the Northern Hemisphere and #97 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.