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TOKYO International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition
JOOTA AWARDS 2026 Special Awards Results Announced
We are pleased to announce the Special Award-winning products of the 7th TOKYO International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition, JOOTA AWARDS 2026.
Please refer to the PDF award list to discover the extra virgin olive oils selected by top buyers and leading chefs for their exceptional flavor and market potential.
Congratulations to all the awarded companies.
JOOTA AWARDS 2026 – About the Judging
The JOOTA AWARDS 2026 judging sessions were held from late May through late June.
Each olive oil entry was assigned a secret code number by a lawyer appointed by the organizer to ensure anonymity. The Quality Awards and Special Awards judges, appointed by the Executive Committee, then conducted blind tastings and evaluations of extra virgin olive oils from around the world.
Special Awards – Exceptional Flavor and Market Potential, Carefully Selected by Top Buyers and Leading Chefs
The Special Awards are determined through judging by professionals from the distribution, retail, and culinary industries, resulting in the Buyer’s Award and the Chef’s Award.
This year, a total of 14 renowned buyers and chefs from leading establishments each selected outstanding extra virgin olive oils based on their unique perspectives.
These oils, celebrated for their distinctive character and outstanding flavor, were honored with the award.
Buyer’s Award
This category includes the Department Store Buyer’s Award and the Luxury Supermarket Buyer’s Award.
Each buyer selected exceptional products in two areas: the Flavor Category, and the Bottle Design Category, which highlights oils with high market potential for in-store presentation.
Chef’s Award
Leading chefs from various culinary fields selected oils they recognized as having strong potential for pairing with ingredients and dishes.
In addition, products selected by a Japanese cuisine chef were awarded the “Japanese Cuisine Extra Virgin Olive Oil Award.”
Results Page: Introduction of Awarded Products – Stay Tuned
Later, detailed introductions of the awarded products will be published on the “Results” page of our website.
The page will also feature comments from the buyers and chefs who served as Special Awards judges.
We hope it helps guide you in discovering truly delicious extra virgin olive oils.
Be sure to check it out!