Los Angeles Olive Oil Competition <Highest Rank> Again! Ushimado Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Okayama Claims the Top of the Delicate Division with an Understated yet Gorgeous Bouquet and Gentle Sweetness
Nippon Olive Co., Ltd.'s 'Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ushimado' won the 'Best of Division' in the sensory evaluation and a Silver Award for design at the Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition.
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We are pleased to announce that 'Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ushimado', produced at the company's own orchard in Ushimado, Okayama by Nippon Olive Co., Ltd., has won the 'Best of Division' (International Delicate Best of Show) special award in sensory evaluation, and the Art & Illustration Silver Award for package design at the 'Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition'.
[About the 'Los Angeles International Competition']
Boasting a long history that started as a dairy product competition in 1922, it currently hosts competitions for wine, spirits, olive oil, and dairy products. The olive oil section is held as the 'Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition', celebrating its 27th anniversary this year. In 2026, there were 588 entries from 209 producers across 22 countries. Awards given included 2 Best of Show, 6 Best of Division, 33 Best of Class, 133 Gold Medals, 141 Silver Medals, and 99 Bronze Medals.
Click here for the official competition page
https://fairplex.com/competitions/olive-oil-competition/
The award won by Nippon Olive Co., Ltd.'s 'Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ushimado' corresponds to the 'Best of Division' within the special awards. This is a highly honorable award given to the top product in each of the 6 divisions.
[Award Titles]
Sensory Evaluation: International Delicate Best of Show (2nd time following 2024)
*Also won Gold Medal and Best of Class Award
Design: Art & Illustration Silver Award (4th consecutive year)
[Product Overview]
Product Name: Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ushimado
Volume: 180g
Release Date: Wednesday, December 19, 2025 *Unfortunately, it is sold out.
Sales Channels: Direct sales store in Ushimado Olive Garden 'Olive Shop' Phone: 0869-34-2370
Mail Order
https://www.nippon-olive.co.jp/fs/ushimado/gr15/100102
Click here for the release at the time of launch
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000144.000015480.html
[About the 'Los Angeles International Competition']
Boasting a long history that started as a dairy product competition in 1922, it currently hosts competitions for wine, spirits, olive oil, and dairy products. The olive oil section is held as the 'Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition', celebrating its 27th anniversary this year. In 2026, there were 588 entries from 209 producers across 22 countries. Awards given included 2 Best of Show, 6 Best of Division, 33 Best of Class, 133 Gold Medals, 141 Silver Medals, and 99 Bronze Medals.
Click here for the official competition page
https://fairplex.com/competitions/olive-oil-competition/
The award won by Nippon Olive Co., Ltd.'s 'Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ushimado' corresponds to the 'Best of Division' within the special awards. This is a highly honorable award given to the top product in each of the 6 divisions.
[Award Titles]
Sensory Evaluation: International Delicate Best of Show (2nd time following 2024)
*Also won Gold Medal and Best of Class Award
Design: Art & Illustration Silver Award (4th consecutive year)
[Product Overview]
Product Name: Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ushimado
Volume: 180g
Release Date: Wednesday, December 19, 2025 *Unfortunately, it is sold out.
Sales Channels: Direct sales store in Ushimado Olive Garden 'Olive Shop' Phone: 0869-34-2370
Mail Order
https://www.nippon-olive.co.jp/fs/ushimado/gr15/100102
Click here for the release at the time of launch
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000144.000015480.html