The robust Koroneiki extra virgin olive oil from Greece earned a Gold Award at the world’s leading olive oil quality contest.
Olive Oil Times |
Athens, Greece — The Olive Connection has been awarded a Gold at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for the Kouskoulas Premium brand.
Kouskoulas Premium is a robust-intensity extra virgin olive oil made from Koroneiki olives. The oil is distinguished by savory artichoke and green tomato notes, a crisp radish bite and a black pepper finish that lingers on the palate.
For three generations, the Kouskoulas family has made extra virgin olive oil a tradition and passion first and family business second. The Olive Connection has built its competition record at the NYIOOC over multiple years, with four Gold Awards and two Silver Awards overall, including Gold Awards in 2020, 2021, 2025 and 2026.
The 2026 NYIOOC Gold places Kouskoulas Premium among the world’s elite extra virgin olive oils. In the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, The Olive Connection is ranked #14 in Greece, #69 in the Northern Hemisphere and #72 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.