The Olive Oil Times
World Ranking
The Olive Oil Times World Ranking measures the highest quality extra virgin olive oil brands and producers with detailed historical results data by hemisphere, country, cultivar and organic classification.
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2000+
Awarded Brands Tracked
40+
Producing Countries
12+
Years of Results
Live
Updated in Real Time
How the Ranking is Calculated
Rank Score Formula
Our ranking recognizes producers based on their winning record, valuing both consistency and recency.
- G (Gold): 1.00 point per award
- S (Silver): 0.75 points per award
- L (Latest): 7.25 premium for winning this year
- P (Previous): 2.25 premium for winning last year
Why this approach?
Consistency is key: The longer a producer has earned award-level scores in annual World Olive Oil Competition analyses, the higher their rank. Each year's results adds to the score, demonstrating ongoing excellence.
Recency matters: Persistent quality reveals a producer at the top of their game. We attribute additional points for NYIOOC panel-certified quality in the current and last years.
Consistency Score
Measures how regularly a producer earned a NYIOOC-certified quality score over the past ten years.
- Weighted heavily toward recent years
- Penalizes gaps in participation
- Normalized on a 0-100 scale
Eligibility
The ranking is exclusive to the highest quality tier of the industry.
- Brands: Must have 5+ accrued points
- Producers: Must have 12.5+ accrued points
- Updated in real-time with NYIOOC data
Discover the World's Best Olive Oils
High-quality extra virgin olive oil is one of the world's healthiest foods. The Olive Oil Times Ranking highlights the world's most reliable and rigorously evaluated olive oil brands.
Unmatched Quality
Certified award-winning oils offer superior taste and health benefits verified by the world's most rigorous competition.
Trusted Verification
Our real-time ranking cuts through the confusion, highlighting only the producers who have proven their commitment to quality.
Identification Made Simple
Instantly verify a brand's standing on your phone. Scan a bottle to access its complete award history and quality profile.
For Producers
The Olive Oil Times Ranking is the world's most trusted benchmark for excellence among olive oil producers.
- Global visibility & credibility
- Embeddable ranking cards for your site
- Worldwide media exposure
- Millions of impressions for your brand
Frequently Asked Questions
The World Olive Oil Ranking is the only real-time classification based on certified results from the world's most prestigious competition. It is compiled and verified by Olive Oil Times, the industry's leading publication, to provide an unbiased view of the highest quality producers.
Scores are dynamic, rewarding both excellence and consistency. Points are awarded for Gold and Silver medals, with significant bonuses for "Latest" (current year) and "Previous" (last year) wins. This ensures the ranking prioritizes producers currently making the best oil.
Eligibility is strictly merit-based. Brands must accrue at least 5 points, and producers 12.5 points, from the World Olive Oil Competition to appear. There is no cost to be listed; inclusion is determined solely by verified performance.
The ranking is live. We update the database in real-time as new competition results are officially verified. This ensures consumers, chefs, and buyers always have access to the most current assessment of quality available anywhere.
Explore the world ranking to see the world's best olive oils, updated in real-time. For instant verification while shopping, download our free mobile app to scan bottles and immediately view a brand's complete award history and quality profile.