EVO IOOC ITALY: 2026 TASTING SESSIONS CONCLUDED IN PALMI, RECORD NUMBERS AND UNPRECEDENTED QUALITY

PALMI (REGGIO CALABRIA), JUNE 17 – The tasting sessions for the 11th edition of EVO IOOC Italy concluded today in Palmi. The international competition dedicated to extra virgin olive oil has established itself over the years as one of the most authoritative global events in the industry.

PALMI (REGGIO CALABRIA), JUNE 17 – The tasting sessions for the 11th edition of EVO IOOC Italy concluded today in Palmi. The international competition dedicated to extra virgin olive oil has established itself over the years as one of the most authoritative global events in the industry.

The 2026 edition set record numbers, both in terms of entries and competing samples, confirming the competition's growing international relevance and the producers' constant commitment to increasingly high quality standards.

The international jury, composed of tasters and experts from various countries, has spent the last few weeks examining hundreds of extra virgin olive oils from the world's leading olive-growing regions. It was a particularly challenging task, made even more complex by the extremely high average quality level of the samples presented.

"This edition represents a historic milestone for EVO IOOC Italy," the organization highlighted. "The results obtained testify to the vitality of the international olive oil sector and the growing attention to quality. The oils selected and awarded this year express the very best of global production."

With the conclusion of the tastings, the final phase of the event is now underway. The appointment is set for June 26, when the official awards ceremony will be held, during which the winners of the 2026 edition will be revealed, and the prestigious awards will be presented to the companies that have distinguished themselves for excellence, innovation, and production quality.

The organization invites industry operators, specialized press, and enthusiasts to follow updates through the competition's official channels, as we look forward to celebrating the protagonists of an edition that already promises to be one of the most significant in the history of the competition.