Contest Rules
2023
Valorize the excellent qualities of EVOO, promote the nutritional benefits of its use in the Mediterranean diet, promote the oil excellencies from all over the world: this is the mission of EVO International Olive Oil Contest®. For this reason, only the producers able to guarantee the traceability and origin of the products presented participate in the competition. Thanks to an important network of partnerships, a team of professionals and a jury of international importance, the contest is considered the most important oil competition in Italy and included in the top five international competitions dedicated to EVOO products.
EVO International Olive Oil Contest® bases its success on professionals of excellence, recognized worldwide, in the context of olive oil contests and in the organization of international events. The team, united by the same passion and the common idea of innovating and renewing itself, is led by Dr. Antonio G. Lauro, professional taster, founder of the “Prim’Olio” olive oil tasting committee, head of the panel of various international competitions and author of numerous thematic publications.
Program
The 2023 edition of EVO International Olive Oil Contest® will take place during the following phases:
15th
june 2022
Diplomas
Publishing of the certificates (Diploma) on the contest's official website www.evo-iooc.com
Enter the 2023 ranking of excellence
Team
Judges
Meet the official jury of EVO IOOC Italy 2023
Nicolangelo Marsicani
The composition of the jury may undergo some changes.
FAQ
EVO IOOC Italy 2023 will be held in Italy from May 14th to 17th 2023.
The samples of extra virgin olive oil must come from a consistent batch (minimum volume of 500 liters); condiments based on extra virgin olive oil must come from a consistent batch (minimum volume of 100 liters).
The samples of extra virgin olive oil must come from a consistent batch (minimum volume of 500 liters); condiments based on extra virgin olive oil must come from a consistent batch (minimum volume of 100 liters).
For registration and payment by January 31st 2022: the participation fee is € 220.00 (one sample only; € 195.00 each (up to 4 samples); € 175.00 each (between 5 and 8 samples); € 150.00 each (over 8 samples).
For registration and payment after January 31st, 2022: the participation fee is € 250.00 (one sample only; € 225.00 each (up to 4 samples); € 200.00 each (between 5 and 8 samples); € 180.00 each (over 8 samples).
EVO IOOC samples must be sent to:
Associazione EVO IOOC Italy
Antonio G. Lauro
Via Giotto, 11
89015 Palmi (RC)
The EVO IOOC Italy Competition will open registrations on October 10th, 2022 and will close on May 5th, 2023.
- May 15 to 18, 2023: EVO IOOC Italy EVO International Olive Oil Contest® sample evaluation. A panel of experienced judges will evaluate and classify each sample according to the dictums of the IOC (international Olive Council).
- May 22, 2023: Nominations Announcement of EVO IOOC Italy – EVO International Olive Oil Contest®.
- May 27, 2023: Awards winners announcement. The Best in Class, Best of Country, Special Awards, Gold and Silver Medals of EVO IOOC Italy 2023 will be announced.
- June 15, 2023: publication of certificates (Diplomas) on the official website of the competition www.evoiooc.com and release of the quality stickers.
- July, 2023: presentation of the EVO IOOC Guide Buyers Edition.
The competition is an event closed to the public while the awards ceremony where the results are announced is open to the public. Do you want to be present at the event? Contact us!
Four bottles or other suitable food containers, correctly labeled, must be sent.
The EVO IOOC Italy Competition will close the registrations on May 5th 2023 (last day of receipt of the samples in our offices).
All EVO oils and EVO oil-based dressings resulting winners of one of the prize categories in the competition will be included for free in the special guide dedicated to Buyers, which will be distributed during international events and sent to major world buyers.
You can pay easily via PayPal, by credit card on PayPal or bank transfer. Bank transfer to:
Associazione EVO IOOC EVO International Olive Oil Contest
IBAN: IT02Q0538781490000043039713
BIC SWIFT: BPMOIT22XXX
The organization will provide, at the request of the company and for a fee, the HD file of the sticker showing the category of prize won, to be printed and affixed on the label.
The winners are authorized to affix the reproduction of the stamp only on bottles containing the same extra virgin olive oil or condiment of the winning sample. Any other use of the prize sticker is not allowed.
Price list of files with the sticker certifying the category of prize won:
- Only one sticker: € 150,00
- Up to 2 stickers: € 120,00 each
- More than 2 stickers: € 100,00 each
D.D.P. Delivery Duty Paid. In the term “Duty Free Return” the seller fulfills the obligation of delivery by making the goods available to the buyer in the agreed place in the importing country. The seller must bear the risks and costs, including duties, taxes and other charges, in order to be able to deliver the goods to that place, cleared for importation.
After registration and by May 5th 2023.