The Spanish distributor and producer earned a Silver Award for its medium-intensity extra virgin olive oil made from Farga and Picudo olives.
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Olive Oil Times
Madrid, Spain — Torres Import has been awarded a Silver at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for the Purgatori brand.
Purgatori is an extra virgin olive oil of medium intensity, crafted from Farga and Picudo olives. Marked by a clean nutty note, Purgatori reflects a style aimed at balance and approachability while meeting the chemical and sensory standards required to succeed at the world’s largest olive oil quality contest.
Torres Import operates nationally as a distributor of high-quality food products and also produces extra virgin olive oil alongside other European products manufactured according to the original practices of their regions. The company’s portfolio is rooted in a focus on provenance and careful selection, positioning Torres Import to connect regional food traditions with modern quality expectations.
In Olive Oil Times reporting on the company’s recent results, Torres Import was linked to a broader family legacy that includes fifth-generation winemakers who began producing extra virgin olive oil from centuries-old trees, a move that has been met with consistent recognition in competitions. That long-term orientation toward craft and quality has helped establish an international track record, culminating again this year with a 2026 NYIOOC Silver for Purgatori.
The Silver Award adds to Torres Import’s established performance at the NYIOOC. Across the competition’s history, Torres Import has earned eight awards in total, including six Gold and two Silver distinctions, with awards recorded in 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2025.
The NYIOOC result also strengthens Torres Import’s standing in the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, where Torres Import is ranked #24 in Spain, #70 in the Northern Hemisphere and #74 Worldwide.
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