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.
2025 EVOO WORLD RANKING OF COMPANIES OF GREECE
This includes the first page from the EVOOWR website, with numbers 1 through 11 below among the Top 100 companies in the world; see their website for their complete ranking.
1 Papadopoulos Olive Oil P.C. – The Master Miller
2 Melissa-Kikizas S.A. – Terra Creta
3 Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms
4 Agro VI.M. S.A.
5 Laconiko
6 G-TEAM (Hypereleon)
7 Jordan Olivenöl GmbH
8 A.M.G. Karabelas I.K.E. – The Olive Temple
9 Hellenic Fields Ltd.
10 Androulakis Eftychios Olive Oil Production and Bottling (Pamako)
11 Ellora Fine Foods LLC.
12 Kidonakis Bros G.P.
13 Liá Cultivators
14 Renieris P.C. – El Renieris and Co.
15 enKardia Aimilia – Maria Dimitroulopoulou
16 Kyklopas Elaiotriveio Argypi Kelidi S.A.
17 Amacs Administration Management Consulting Services P.C.
18 Liokareas Olive Oil – Oilio LLC
19 Mavroudis Corfu Family Olive Oil
20 Mitera GmbH
21 MB Eleon Single Member P.C.
22 Eleology S.A.
23 Botzakis S.A.
24 Anagnostopoulos A. and Co.
25 Greka Icons S.A. – Brand Navarino Icons
26 Kavalaria Estate – Saridakis Georgios
27 Georgios Iatropoulos Olive Grove
28 Cretan Heritage – One Root
29 P.J. Kabos
30 Magkavali K. and SIA O.E.
2025 EVOO WORLD RANKING OF EVOOS OF GREECE
The “EVOOs of the Year” from Greece, with numbers 1 through 10 below among the Top 100 EVOOs in the world, according to EVOOWR; see their website for their complete ranking.
# — SOCIETY — EVOO — OLIVE VARIETY
1 — Melissa-Kikizas S.A. – Terra Creta — Terra Creta Grand Cru — Koroneiki
2 — Papadopoulos Olive Oil P.C. – The Master Miller — Omphacium Organic — Olympia
3 — Papadopoulos Olive Oil P.C. – The Master Miller — The Master Miller Organic Blend —Blend
4 — Laconiko — Laconiko Koroneiki — Koroneiki
5 — Melissa-Kikizas S.A. – Terra Creta — Terra Creta Estate Organic — Koroneiki
6 — Jordan Olivenöl GmbH — Jordan Olivenöl Natives Extra — Blend
7 — Papadopoulos Olive Oil P.C. – The Master Miller — The Master Miller Koroneiki Early Harvest Organic — Koroneiki
8 — Laconiko — Laconiko Zoi — Chondrolia – Kalamon
9 — Agro VI.M. S.A. — Iliada Gold Kalamata PDO Koroneiki — Koroneiki
10 — Papadopoulos Olive Oil P.C. – The Master Miller — The Master Miller Olympia Organic Early Harvest PGI — Blend
11 — A.M.G. Karabelas I.K.E. – The Olive Temple — Laurel and Flame Fresh Early Harvest — Tsabidolia
12 — Papadopoulos Olive Oil P.C. – The Master Miller — Omphacium — Olympia
13 — Agro VI.M. S.A. — Iliada Organic — Koroneiki
14 — Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms — Fyllikon First Harvest Organic Koroneiki — Koroneiki
15 — Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms — Plus Health Green Multivarietal Organic — Blend
16 — A.M.G. Karabelas I.K.E. – The Olive Temple — Laurel and Flame Premium Olympia PGI — Blend
17 — Laconiko — Laconiko Olio Nuovo Limited Reserve — Koroneiki
18 — Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms — Agourelaio Early Harvest Organic Koroneiki — Koroneiki
19 — Jordan Olivenöl GmbH — Jordan Olivenöl Natives Bio — Blend
20 — Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms — Plus Health Blue Multivarietal Organic — Blend
21 — Agro VI.M. S.A. — Iliada Organic Kalamata PDO Platinum Line — Koroneiki
22 — G-TEAM — Hypereleon Ultra Gold — Olympia
23 — Melissa-Kikizas S.A. – Terra Creta — Terra Creta Platinum 0.3 PGI Chania — Koroneiki
24 — Androulakis Eftychios Olive Oil Production and Bottling — Pamako Premium Organic Mountain Tsounati — Tsounati
25 — Jordan Olivenöl GmbH — Bambatsa Nativ Extra — Blend
26 — Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms — Armonia Organic Koroneiki — Koroneiki
27 — G-TEAM — Hypereleon Nutri – Arcadian Mountains — Blend
28 — Liá Cultivators — Liá Premium — Koroneiki
29 — G-TEAM — Hypereleon Gold — Olympia
30 — G-TEAM — Hypereleon Taste – Arcadian Olives — Blend
31— Liokareas Olive Oil – Oilio LLC — Liokareas Athinolia — Athinoelia – Tsunati
32 — Kavalaria Estate – Saridakis Georgios — Pathos Koroneiki — Koroneiki
33 — Hellenic Fields Ltd. — Ena Ena Organic PGI Olympia — Koroneiki
34 — Melissa-Kikizas S.A. – Terra Creta — Terra Creta Estate PDO Kolymvari — Koroneiki
35 — Eleology S.A. — Eleology Early Harvest Organic — Blend
36 — enKardia Aimilia – Maria Dimitroulopoulou — enKardia Ultra Premium — Koroneiki
37 — Ellora Fine Foods LLC. — Aleta Organic PDO Messara — Koroneiki
38 — Melissa-Kikizas S.A. – Terra Creta — Terra Creta 42 Premium Blend — Blend
39 — Kallas St. and G. OE – Natura Rodos — Kallas Natural Products Koroneiki — Koroneiki
40 — Agro VI.M. S.A. — Iliada The Chef´s Way Kalamata PDO — Koroneiki
41 — Ellora Fine Foods LLC. — Ellora Farms Organic PDO Messara — Koroneiki
42 — Kyklopas Elaiotriveio Argypi Kelidi S.A. — Kyklopas Ages PDO Makris — Makri
43 — G-TEAM — Hypereleon Green — Blend
44 — Eladion Taxiarches — Eladion Taxiarches — Blend
45 — Hellenic Fields Ltd. — Ena Ena Superior Organic PGI Olympia — Koroneiki
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