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An “off year,” challenging seasonal conditions and rising operating costs failed to dampen the quality of extra virgin olive oils, flavoured oils and table olives entered for judging in the 2026 Australian International Olive Awards.
Winners of the nation’s premier olive awards have been announced, recognising producers from Australia and around the world for the quality, diversity and excellence of their olive products.
Best Extra Virgin Olive Oil of Show – Boutique Volume was awarded to Gippsland, Victoria's Devon Siding Olives for its Hardy’s Mammoth.
South Australia’s Macaw Creek Olives won Best EVOO of Show – Commercial Volume for its Expression 2.
Best Flavoured Olive Oil of Show – Boutique Volume went to Olive Twist for its Orange Agrumato, produced in South Gippsland, Victoria, while Best Flavoured Olive Oil of Show – Commercial Volume went to Adelaide Hills' Rio Vista Olives and chef Paul Farag collaboration, Sahawiq.
Best Table Olive of Show – Boutique Volume was awarded to Gooramadda Olives from near Rutherglen, Victoria, for its Koroneiki olives. Spain’s Goya en España S.A.U. (GOYA®) won Best Table Olive of Show – Commercial Volume for the second consecutive year, this time for its Manzanilla olives stuffed with blue cheese paste.
Phenolic Content Champion was awarded to Little Pier of Tuerong, on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, for its Frantoio Leccino EVOO.
Congratulations to all of this year’s winners!
For full results, visit the AIOA website, or read the official media release.
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