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Dear Producer,
First of all, I would like to thank you for participating with your products in the 9th edition of the contest.
The 2024 EVO IOOC Italy had the participation of almost 700 products (EVOOs and Flavored) and was supported by a jury of 25 professionals who worked long and excellently in order to decree the victory of the outstanding products.
A total of 486 gold and silver medals were awarded by the jurors, and now we are only waiting to know who won one of the Best of Show trophies (Best International, Best in Class, Best of Country, and Special Awards) of the competition.
The location chosen for the Awards Ceremony is the Teatro Comunale Nicola Manfroce in Palmi. Starting Saturday, June 15 at 7:00 p.m. (CEST), in addition to the celebration of the winners of the 9th edition of EVO International and the awarding of the coveted trophies and medals, a series of events open to the public will take place. These will culminate with guided tasting tours, designed specifically for those who want to learn about the world’s extra virgin olive oil excellence. These tours will be conducted by the international judges of EVO IOOC Italy 2024, with the participation of the competition’s president, Dr. Lauro.
To participate in the ceremony, it is mandatory to communicate one’s presence with an e-mail to be sent to info@evo-iooc.com or by registering on the day of the awards ceremony, from 5:00 pm to 6:45 pm, at the booth closest to the awards stage.
It’s important for producers to register before the show so that we can better organize the awards ceremony.
During the event, registered winners can join us on stage to collect their awards.
For those who will not be able to follow the final stages of the contest “live”, we have provided international coverage of the event through live social feeds on the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/EVOIOOC).
Program
7:00 pm Award Ceremony
Institutional greetings;
Presentation of the competition and awarding of the medals of the ninth edition of the contest;
Presentation of the nominations and awarding of the Best of Show trophies of EVO IOOC Italy 2024.
8:00 pm Guided tastings of extra virgin olive oils from all over the world.
8:30 pm Cocktail with the winners of EVO IOOC Italy 2024.
How to reach Palmi:
By plane: REGGIO CALABRIA (REG): 45 kilometers away from the City of Palmi. The airport is connected through scheduled services and Taxis, and can also be reached by train (Reggio Calabria Airport Railway Station to Palmi Station), which is connected to the city by PPM Bus (http://www.ppmspa.it/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-orari-bus-ppm.pdf LINE 5).
LAMEZIA TERME (SUF): 90 km away from the City of Palmi. The airport is connected through scheduled services and Taxis, and can also be reached by train, and Starbus shuttles (www.star-bus.it).
By Car: Palmi can be reached by car via the A2 highway (Autostrada del Mediterraneo), exit PALMI or alternatively via the State Road SS. 18 Tirrenica Inferiore.
By train: Palmi can be reached by train via Palmi Station, which is connected to the city by PPM Bus (http://www.ppmspa.it/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-orari-bus-ppm.pdf LINE 5)
Best regards
Dr Antonio G. Lauro