8th International Olive Oil Award - Zurich 2009

 

The "8^th International Olive Oil Award - Zurich 2009" is finished. In March 2009 for the eighth time the sensory evaluation of extra virgin olive oils took place at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) in Waedenswil. 130 Olive Oils from 14 different countries participated in the competition (Info). For 124 of these oils the category "extra virgin" could be confirmed by the Swiss Olive Oil Panel (SOP) of ZHAW. Detailled information is available in the List of "extra virgin" Olive Oils of the IOOA 2009. The SOP did the evaluation according to objective criteria. Please see detailed information concerning the test procedure and eligibility requirements within the due regulations 2009. 

 

The Announcement of Winners took place on April 02, 2009 on the occasion of the 8^th International Olive Congress - Zurich 2009.

During the award ceremony the results of the sensory evaluation were presented for the first time and the winners of Golden Olives, Silver Olives and Awards 2009 were honoured. Additionally and for the first time this year a country rating had been established. Out of the nations with the most registrations (Italy, Spain, Greece) the Special Price "Best of ..." was announced. Detailed information concerning the IOOA 2009 can be found in our List of Winners as well as the Press Release and the IOC Presentation.

Results were published in our Booklet 2009, that can be purchased under iooa.ilgi@zhaw.ch for EUR 8.50 (CHF 12.90) plus shipping costs.
Additionally - information and results were published on our homepage (www.oliveoilaward.ch) as well as in the daily papers and relevant technical literature.

More information concerning the event can be found in the menu: "International Olive Congress" (IOC).

What happened during the oliveoil season 2008/2009?

IOOA 09

All registered oils took part in two events and had “twice the chance” of gaining an award. Both events were organized and accomplished by the University of Applied Sciences Zurich (ZHAW) in Waedenswil. Our media- and communication-partner were the editors of "Salz & Pfeffer" (Swiss journal for catering and gastronomy).

The objective selection of sensorically excellent “extra virgin” olive oils was finished in the context of the „8^th International Olive Oil Award – Zurich 2009". The tastings took place in March 2009 by the Swiss Olive Oil Panel (SOP) of the ZHAW, that has been accredited since October 2006 according to ISO 17025 (STS 240; www.degu.ch). The members of the SOP are constantly trained in accordance to the regulations of the International Olive Oil Council (IOC). Therefore the neutral and objective evaluation of the participating olive oils was ensured.

Again this year, there was the possibility to have the Olive Oils being chemically analyzed  (4 parameters) for a special package-price.

The conditions of participation in the „8^th International Olive Oil Award - Zurich 2009“ and the “Olio 2009" are available in the enclosed due Regulations 2009.

IOC 09

Sensorically outstanding olive oils were honoured with the awards – “Golden Olive”, “Silver Olive” and “Award” during an award ceremony on Thursday, April 02, 2009 (registration / program).

Olio 09

The most accepted and prefered olive oils by consumers were honoured with the "Olio 2009“ on the occasion of the Gourmesse 2009 (October 09^th - 12^th 2008) at the Kongresshaus Zurich. These oils were selected by a consumer test.

Publication

Results of the „8^th International Olive Oil Award - Zurich 2009“ and the “Olio 2009” were published in the Booklet 2009 (available under iooa.ilgi@zhaw.ch) and in the relevant technical literature, daily papers as well as the Internet (www.oliveoilaward.ch).