- 347 EVOOs in competition (+10% more then in 2016). 18 international judges from 10 different countries. Italy joins the contest with 154 EVOOs (44% non participating EVOOs).
The second edition of the contest, with an increase of 10% in the number of entries, is confirmed as a success for the participation and interest shown by producers from all over the world. The competition is placed in an authoritative way in the international scene, highlighting its full potential. The D-IOOC Buyers Guide is created: the publishing project dedicated to the olive oil excellence of the year, brought for distribution to the attention of Buyers.

Seven Years of EVO IOOC Italy
- The world of olive oil, wherever you look at it and whatever hemisphere you refer to, is more and more mature