About
About the Pyramids International Olive Oil Competition
Our goals
Assess the sensory quality of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Table Olives against rigorous scientific criteria
Promote awareness of the nutritional value of olive oil and table olives
Connect producers with consumers and distributors worldwide
Elevate Egyptian and regional olive oil brands on a global stage
Categories
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
PIOOCTable Olives
PIOCPyramids Awards
International recognition for outstanding products and a chance to elevate winners' presence in the global olive oil market.
Global RecognitionEligibility
- Producers, farms, and olive mills from Egypt and abroad may participate
- The sample must be from the current harvest season
- The minimum sample quantity required for judging is set in the official rulebook
- Registration must be completed and the fee paid online before the deadline
Quality Criteria
- Color: visual clarity and consistency of the sample
- Aroma: purity and clarity of distinctive aromatic notes
- Taste: balance between bitterness, pungency, and positive attributes
- Balance: overall harmony across all sensory attributes
- Overall Quality: the panel's holistic impression of the sample
Judging Mechanism
Samples are received and identified only by a sample number for blind tasting
Samples are distributed to judging panels
Each judge scores the sample independently through the electronic Judge Portal
The average of all judges' scores is calculated automatically for each sample
Final results are reviewed and approved by the competition administration
Prizes
Sponsors & Partners
