The 2025 EVOO World Ranking (EVOOWR) recognizes 881 awards for Greece. These include many for Koroneiki extra virgin olive oils (EVOOs) and flavored oils. Based on the EVOOWR’s criteria, the Best Greek EVOO Company is Papadopoulos Olive Oil P.C. – The Master Miller, while the Best Greek EVOO is Terra Creta Grand Cru from Melissa-Kikizas S.A. – Terra Creta.

The EVOO World Ranking is an annual ranking by the World Association of Journalists and Writers of Wines, Liquors and others (WAWWJ). It is based on extra virgin olive oils’ and flavored olive oils’ success in the international olive oil competitions selected by the WAWWJ for consideration. (This does not include all international olive oil competitions.) The WAWWJ gives award-winning olive oils different numbers of points for prizes they won in different competitions, according to the WAWWJ’s own ranking of the competitions they choose to include.

The Best Greek EVOO Company in the 2025 EVOO World Ranking

In the EVOO World Ranking for 2025, Papadopoulos Olive Oil P.C. – The Master Miller is not only the top ranked Greek extra virgin olive oil company, with four of their EVOOs among Greece’s Top 10, but also one of the Top 10 olive oil companies in the world. Moreover, Papadopoulos Olive Oil P.C. – The Master Miller was ranked among Greece’s Top 5 EVOO companies for the last five years and designated the #1 Greek olive oil company in three of those years (under this name or with their previous designation as Mediterre-Eurofood). CEO Konstantinos Papadopoulos points out that their “overall position in the EVOO World Ranking reflects consistent performance across multiple respected competitions and professional panels, rather than a single result in one contest.”

He believes this “indicates repeatable quality from batch to batch and demonstrates a willingness to be evaluated publicly and consistently. In a market often dominated by vague marketing claims, awards help consumers make more confident choices.” However, his team is not fixated on awards. Rather, Papadopoulos says, “our focus is on precise harvest timing and fruit health, careful handling of olives, rapid milling, strict temperature control, and protected storage until bottling. Every lot is tasted and evaluated by a trained team to ensure the same high standard year after year.” Competition results confirm that they successfully meet that standard.

EVOO World Ranking 2025’s Best Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil

In the 2025 EVOO World Ranking, the top-ranked extra virgin olive oil from Greece is Terra Creta Grand Cru Koroneiki from Melissa-Kikizas, for the sixth year in a row, while Terra Creta is among the Top 10 olive oil companies in the world. Emmanouil Karpadakis, Sensory Evaluation and Olive Oil Expert at Terra Creta, points out that “Terra Creta Grand Cru EVOO being ranked No. 1 Greek EVOO, No. 1 Koroneiki EVOO worldwide, and No. 8 EVOO globally reflects consistent top-level performance. At the same time, Terra Creta Infusions–Basil, ranked the No. 1 Greek infused olive oil and No. 2 globally, highlights our ability to innovate without compromising quality or authenticity.” That is possible, according to Karpadakis, because of Terra Creta’s “clear goals, long-term dedication, continuous training, and effective synergies across the entire value chain. A crucial role is played by the Terra Creta Olive Academy, which supports ongoing education and knowledge transfer for olive farmers.”

Karpadakis emphasizes that Terra Creta’s “core philosophy is to produce authentic Cretan and Greek extra virgin olive oil, in high volumes but without compromising outstanding quality. Our aim is not to create niche products understood only by experts, but EVOOs that are recognizable, approachable, and appreciated by consumers worldwide – while still respecting terroir, variety, and tradition. Awards are the result of this philosophy, not the starting point or an ultimate goal.” Importantly, he says, “the expectation created by awards is confirmed by the actual tasting experience.”

EVOOWR’s Best Flavored Olive Oil Company Worldwide for 2025

Looking at the 2025 EVOO World Ranking for flavored olive oil, we see that Greece comes out well above other countries for overall awards, as it has for years. The top ranked company for flavored olive oil worldwide this year is Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms, which contributed 30% of Greece’s total points in this category. Nikos Sakellaropoulos explains that all ten of their flavored olive oils are ranked “Flavored Oils of the Year” this year. As an extra virgin olive oil producer, Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms is also one of the Top 20 EVOO companies in the world (and the third ranked Greek company for EVOO).

Sakellaropoulos reveals that his family business is proud to have won “1,232 international awards at prestigious and renowned competitions worldwide, which is an evolving global record of distinctions for a Greek olive producer (Single Estate & Terroir organic producer).” Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms’ consistent winning streak is also evident in their EVOO World Ranking among the Top 6 EVOO companies in Greece since 2020.

Consistently Winning at Multiple Competitions Builds Trust

Another consistent winner is Laconiko, which has ranked among the Top 10 Greek EVOO companies annually since 2020. In the EVOO World Ranking for 2025, Laconiko is one of the Top 5 Greek companies, as well as one of the Top 2 for flavored olive oil worldwide. Furthermore, co-owner Diamantis Pierrakos is especially proud to say that his family business’s olive oil was judged Best of Greece, Best Koroneiki EVOO, and Best Flavored Olive Oil at the Athena International Olive Oil Competition this year, in addition to being “the most consistently awarded Greek olive oil” at the NYIOOC since 2014.

“When our extra virgin olive oil continues to stand out and be consistent across multiple international competitions year after year,” Pierrakos adds, “it tells a story of care. For consumers, knowing that Laconiko is one of the most awarded Greek olive oil companies in the world builds trust.” Pierrakos believes the Laconiko team is so successful because of their “love and patience. Love for our trees, our land, our work, and the people who trust us. Each year, our family pours its heart into producing olive oil that is honest, expressive, and most importantly, among the healthiest in the world. Every decision, from harvesting, milling, and bottling to storage, is made with long-term commitment to quality in mind. We do not chase awards; we chase excellence!”

Are Olive Oil Awards Still Worth Considering?

With so many olive oil competitions distributing so many awards these days, some may wonder whether prizes remain noteworthy. Acknowledging that this is a logical question, Karpadakis suggests that “consistent recognition in high-level, well-established competitions remains highly relevant. When awards are repeated over time and across different panels, they act as an independent validation that can reinforce the communication power of other key quality indicators, such as well-known origin, sensory profile, transparency, and brand reliability.”

Papadopoulos adds that “awards remain meaningful because they are based on strict, fully blind sensory evaluation and clearly defined quality criteria. For readers and consumers, they provide independent, third-party confirmation of excellence in aroma, flavor, balance, and freshness.” Similarly, Pierrakos believes “awards and recognition from worldwide competitions help guide consumers toward choosing a top quality extra virgin olive oil which has been thoroughly tested and evaluated.”

While the best way for consumers to be sure they are purchasing olive oil they like is to taste it, awards from several competitions – along with careful attention to the information on a label – may help them decide which oils to try.

Originally published on Greek Liquid Gold: Authentic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (greekliquidgold.com). See that site for recipes with olive oil, photos from Greece, agrotourism and food tourism suggestions, and olive oil news and information.