The Turkish producer earned its second Gold award overall with a medium-intensity Memecik extra virgin olive oil.
Olive Oil Times |
Izmir, Turkey — Uğurtek Mühendislik has been awarded a Gold at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for Gaia Pearls.
"The perfect olive oil is in the details, but so is engineering. Our passion for olives and olive oil led us to Milas, Türkiye where we fell under the spell of the Milas Memecik, PDO-granted variety. Plus, through advanced technological solutions and innovations, we meticulously record, control, and secure every aspect of the cold extraction process such as olive paste temperature, time management, ambient conditions, and hygiene standards.," said Bora Türkoğlu, Brand Manager at Uğurtek Mühendislik.
Gaia Pearls is a medium-intensity extra virgin olive oil made from Memecik olives. The oil is distinguished by a green, savory character, with artichoke and tomato leaf aromatics layered over herbal tones, complemented by green almond and a peppery finish.
Uğurtek Mühendislik was established after 25 years of project and implementation experience in HVAC and automation, with the goal of producing what it calls perfect olive oil. The mill applies technological solutions and in-house innovations to monitor, control and secure cold extraction at sensitive points in the process, including olive paste temperature, time management, ambient temperatures and cleaning. Under a transparency policy, the producer shares this data with consumers through Gaia Pearls.
With the 2026 Gold, Uğurtek Mühendislik has now earned two Gold awards at the NYIOOC, adding to a Gold received in 2025.
The result also advances Uğurtek Mühendislik’s standing in the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, where it is ranked #14 in Turkey, #94 in the Northern Hemisphere and #96 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.