Olive d'Or (the Golden Olive) is North America's largest extra virgin olive oil competition. The competition is being held for the fourth time, and its stellar reputation continues with more than 100 participating products from nearly 15 different countries.

The Olive d'Or competition's primary purpose is to showcase high-quality extra virgin olive oils. Because the competition takes place during SIAL Canada, Canada's largest food industry trade show, it has prime media exposure.

THE OLIVE D’OR MEDALS: INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION

The Jury grants three levels of awards, depending on the quality of the olive oil that is entered: the Goutte d'or (golden droplet), the Goutte d'argent (silver droplet) and the Goutte de bronze (bronze droplet).

CERTIFICATE

A certificate is awarded to each producer who wins a medal in the competition. This certificate serves as a unique and official marketing tool and certifies the award's authenticity.

OTHER MARKETING EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF AWARD WINNERS

In addition to ongoing public relations efforts that have been developed over the years, numerous marketing campaigns are conducted to ensure high visibility for the contest winners and to increase their oils' reputation. These initiatives include press releases, newsletters and partnerships.

The Olive d'Or competition complies with the standards of the International Olive Council

The oils are tasted by a jury made up of international experts with diverse backgrounds: producers, members of the Canadian Olive Council, chefs, distributors, nutritionists, flavor and taste experts, etc.

Since the competition's inception, Christine Cheylan has served as chairperson of the Jury. Ms. Cheylan is an olive industry expert and has presided over numerous national and international competitions. She is intensely involved in the olive production industry and trained as a professional taster. She is an olive producer, an oil mill manager, an olive production consultant and a competition juror.

Have the quality of your olive oil assessed by our jury of international experts (olive industry specialists, chefs, journalists, etc.).

Take advantage of increased visibility at SIAL Canada, Canada's largest food industry trade show. During the three-day trade show, the Olive d'Or area will attract decision-makers in the food distribution, hotel and restaurant industries.

Test your product's potential on the North American market and build relationships with potential partners and distributors.

Benefit from the opportunity to be among the winners of North America's largest international olive oil competition.

Benefit from unmatched visibility and media exposure through our various promotional tools and impactful communications program.

Entry in the Olive d'Or competition is open exclusively to extra virgin olive oils. The entry deadline is March 19, 2010.

•  If you are exhibiting at SIAL Canada 2010, you may register for the competition using the online registration form in the website's Customer's Area.
•  If you are not exhibiting at SIAL Canada 2010, click here to request an access code for the online registration form.

THE OLIVE D’OR EXHIBITION AREA

During SIAL Canada (April 21-23, 2010), all of the olive oils that have been entered in the competition will be exhibited in the Olive d'Or area. This prestigious exhibition space will highlight the qualities of each oil (origin, producer's contact information, distributor's contact information, classification), and attendees will be able to taste some of these fine oils.

PRESENTATION AND TASTING OF AWARD-WINNING OILS

On Thursday, April 22, 2010, the jury selections will be unveiled in the Olive d'Or exhibition area. The jury chairperson, Ms. Christine Cheylan, will hold an exclusive exhibition session to present these award-winning oils. Participants will also be able to taste the oils (schedule to be determined).

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS

Various tasting sessions led by industry professionals will also be held during the show (schedule to be determined).

A detailed program will be available soon

Download the Olive d'Or brochure.

Contact information:

For more information about the Olive d'Or event, please contact:
Marie-Laure FAUCONNIER – GALFOUT
marie-laure.galfout@sialcanada.com
Special events and projects coordinator
Tél. +1 514 289-9669  # 2222 or 1 866 281-7425
Fax. +1 514 289-1034