Kouzini Wins Trio of Awards at 2023 NYIOOC

Greek producer Kouzini has won three awards at the 2023 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, the world's most prestigious olive oil quality contest.

We feel very honored taking home three awards this year at the NYIOOC.

Antonios Kasandrinos, owner

Based in Lakonia, Kouzini earned three Silver Awards for its Kouzini Agourelaio Early Harvest, a medium Athinolia; its Kouzini Organic, an organic medium blend; and its Kouzini Unfiltered, a medium blend.

"We feel very honored taking home three awards this year at the NYIOOC," owner Antonios Kasandrinos said.

Since 2017, Kouzini has won eight awards at the NYIOOC, including two Silver Awards in 2020. Kasandrinos said each season brings its challenges. "It is our job as producers to overcome and produce the best oil possible," he added.

Held each spring in New York, the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition is the world's most prestigious olive oil contest. Its annual listing of award winners is considered the authoritative guide to the year’s best extra virgin olive oils.

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