Panel

2023

Quality Awards Jury:
Olive Oil Analysis Experts​

The judging team for the JOOTA AWARDS Quality Award is composed of tasters and panel leaders who have been selected as top experts from Japan and overseas to perform quality evaluation and sensory analysis of olive oil.
In major olive oil producing countries such as Europe and the Mediterranean countries, olive oil specialists called “tasters” (and the panel) certified by governments and public organizations are responsible for sensory analysis of olive oil in order to protect the quality of olive oil.

The Japan Olive Oil Taster Association has true experts who have been trained in accordance with the formal regulations of its international standards of IOC and is working to improve the quality of olive oil and contribute to the development of the olive culture and industry.
As a specialist institution that evaluates olive oil quality to the world standard in Japan, we maintain a neutral and impartial position and build a network with institutions, organizations and experts around the world.
Because our association is an organization based on such activities, top experts in quality evaluation gather to achieve high-level judgement.

Raffaele Disanti

ITALY

Himeyo Nagatomo

JAPAN

Akiko Iguchi

JAPAN

Kazuma Yoshimura

JAPAN

Sekiyo Mizuno

JAPAN

Ryo Okabe

JAPAN

Kanji Aoyagi

JAPAN

Maiko Iwahashi

JAPAN

Vasilis Kamvisis

GREECE

Giulio Scatolini

ITALY

Special Awards Jury:
Industry Professionals

The JOOTA Awards special prize is judged by top industry professionals, including chefs and distributors. These experts select the best extra virgin olive oil from each perspective and give special prizes. Through this selection, we will create a deeper value in the Japanese market for extra virgin olive oil and the people that make it great.

Chef's Awards Judges

Celebrated Top Chefs

Stefano Dal Moro

Executive Chef
ANTICA OSTERIA DEL PONTE

Daisuke Yamazaki

Antichi Sapori
Chef

Yuki inoue

RISTORANTE LA BISBOCCIA
Chef

Masatoshi Ota

RIHGA ROYAL HOTEL
Chef

Ken Rokugawa

HIBIYA Matsumotoro
Chef

Kenichi Miyanaga

Kappou Miyanaga
Chef

Department Store Buyers' Awards Judges

There are High quality, Elegance, Luxury, Tradition…
From the most famous and largest Japanese Department Stores.

Yuji Yamashita

TAKASHIMAYA CO., LTD.
MERCHANDISING HEADQUARTERS
FOODS DIVISION MERCHANDISER

Masaki SHIRAI

Isetan Mitsukoshi Ltd.
Merchandising Group Ⅰ
Promotion Merchandising Division Foods Buyer

Luxury Supermarket Buyers' Awards Judges

Top Elite buyers of Luxury Supermarkets that handle high-quality products.

Takamasa Oono

OONOYA President

Tadayuki Iwasaki

Shinanoya Shokuhin
Manager&Buyer

Masashi Miyajima

WELCOME Co., Ltd
DEAN & DELUCA DIVISION
MERCHANDISING DEPARTMENT CHIEFBUYER

Fumiaki Maruoka

Maruoka Corp., Ltd.
Executive Director
Store Manager

Tatsuya Shimizu

MI FOOD STYLE CO. LTD
QUEEN'S ISETAN Buyer

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Enter the competition today!

Your olive oil is one-of-a-kind, and it’s time to show that to the world! Submit your product to the JOOTA AWARDS and start your journey towards conquering the market of Japan.

 
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