Awards and Recognitions

The AIOOC is an international competition that celebrates excellence in extra virgin olive oil, judged by a panel of chefs and professional tasters. It is renowned for promoting top producers in the Northern European market. In 2025, Il Mercante d’Olio was awarded the Gold Medal in the “Quality” category, confirming the outstanding quality of its EVOO according to both Dutch and international standards.

Held in London, the LIOOC rewards the best olive oils not only for product quality, but also for design, branding, and perceived consumer value. Il Mercante d’Olio received the Platinum Award for packaging: a prestigious recognition that highlights the brand’s visual identity as a key differentiator in the international premium olive oil market.

The Berlin GOOA is one of the most respected olive oil competitions in the world. It evaluates not only product quality but also design, innovation, and communication. In 2025, Il Mercante d’Olio earned Two EVOO Stars in the “Design & Innovation” category, recognizing its refined and distinctive brand approach and perfect balance between form and content.

Organized by the National Association of Container Distributors, the NACD Awards celebrate global excellence in packaging design. Hundreds of innovative projects compete each year. In 2025, Il Mercante d’Olio won the Gold Award in the “TriconBraun” category, standing out for its elegant, functional, and sustainable packaging solutions.

“Le Forme dell’Olio,” promoted by Olio Officina, is the leading Italian competition for olive oil design. It rewards excellence in packaging that combines aesthetics, functionality, and storytelling. Il Mercante d’Olio received the Forme Oro award in the “Gourmet with Packaging” category, highlighting the brand’s refined visual identity and coherence with the high-end segment.

The “Ramoscello d’Oro” National Olive Oil Competition, in its fifth edition, was held in Maser (TV) at the historic Villa Barbaro, a UNESCO World Heritage site designed by Andrea Palladio. It is a key event for promoting high-quality Italian EVOO, with over 200 producers from across the country. Il Mercante d’Olio was honored with the Marketing Award for best packaging and received an Honorable Mention, recognizing the brand’s excellence in communication and style.

Special recognition awarded to Il Mercante d’Olio by the Municipality of Cappella Maggiore for its efforts in promoting local olive cultivation and for the prestigious results achieved at the national event “Le Forme dell’Olio 2025.”