15th International Olive Oil Competition ARMONIA – Southern Hemisphere

The Armonia International Olive Oil Competition, now in its 15th year, is still the first and
only International Olive Oil Competition which involves producers, tasters, chefs, foodies
and consumers in recognising and awarding prizes to the best international EVOOs and
for their mindful use in food and oil pairing.

The Competition aims to:
• stimulate and encourage olive growers and processors to improve product quality, recognising and awarding prizes to the best international EVOOs;
• promote awareness, mindful use and flavour harmonisation in food and oil pairing,
via cooking competitions between professional chefs, young cooks, foodies and ordinary
consumers;
• give awards in order to promote restaurants, restaurateurs, chefs and all food businesses
demonstrating outstanding correct, rational use and promotion of extra virgin
olive oil of excellence in the food service industry and in schools of Haute Cuisine
and Gastronomy in various countries.

The Competition is divided into various sections:
• ARMONIA Olive Oil Competition – Sensory Competition
• ARMONIE IN THE KITCHEN – Cooking Competition
• ARMONIA Packaging – Graphic Design and Communicative Impact Competition
• ARMONIA People’s Choice – Competition with People’s Choice Judging Panel