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New York International Olive Oil Competition facts for kids

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The New York International Olive Oil Competition (NYIOOC) is a big yearly contest for extra virgin olive oil. It was started in 2013 by Curtis Cord, who writes about olive oil. This competition is the largest olive oil contest in the whole world!

In 2022, over 1,200 different olive oil brands from 28 countries joined the competition.

Who Can Enter the Competition?

Any company or group that makes or sells extra virgin olive oil can enter. This includes farms, factories, or even stores that sell the oil. There is a fee to enter, which helps cover the costs of the competition. For example, in 2022, the fee was $350 if you signed up early.

Winning Awards

In the 2022 NYIOOC, there were 1,267 entries. A total of 801 brands won awards! This included 543 Gold Awards and 258 Silver Awards.

Top Winning Countries

  • Italy won the most awards, with 158 winners.
  • Spain came next with 128 awards.
  • Producers from Croatia won 96 awards.
  • The United States won 94 awards.
  • Greece won 79 awards.

The winners are announced at a special press conference in New York. This happens on the very last day of judging.

Find Out More

  • Official results website: https://bestoliveoils.org
  • NYIOOC website
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