Grupo Ilves Celebrate 2nd World Competition Award

Grupo Ilves from Spain has won its second Silver Award at the 2024 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, the world's largest olive oil quality contest.

We are thrilled about the awards and work diligently to produce high-quality olive oil. This recognition motivates us to continue creating some of the finest oils in the region.

Indrek Prants, owner

The Andalusian producer was awarded for its Hacienda el Lince Especial brand; the organic medium-intensity blend that previously won at the 2022 NYIOOC.

"We are thrilled about the awards and work diligently to produce high-quality olive oil," said owner Indrek Prants. "This recognition motivates us to continue creating some of the finest oils in the region."

In the 2023/24 crop year, Grupo Ives produced 2,500 liters of organic extra virgin olive oil using traditional methods.

"It was disheartening to see the crop yield reduced to half of its usual amount due to the lack of rain," Prants said. "However, the quality remained very excellent as always."

The NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition is the world's preeminent olive oil quality contest. Its annual list of award winners is the authoritative guide to the world's best olive oils and the dedicated producers who craft them.

The complete list of winners can be viewed in the Official Guide to the World's Best Olive Oils.