Tunisia's National Oil Board Names Winners Of 2026 Extra Virgin Olive Oil Contest

The curtain has come down on the ninth edition (2026) of the National Oil Board's award for Tunisia's best extra virgin olive oil, held under the patronage of the International Olive Council. The rigorous judging process, overseen by an internationally accredited expert tasting panel from the National Oil Board, resulted in the selection of 36 winning samples spread across the contest's various categories: large producers, small producers, and olive oil packers.

This year's edition stood out for the exceptionally high quality of the participating oils, alongside the wide diversity of olive varieties and producing regions, as well as the strong and commendable turnout from Tunisian producers.

Below are the full lists of winners and finalists in each category:

I. Large Producer Category (Grand Producteur)

1. Ripe Fruity (Fruité Mûre)

• First place: Hilel Hammou – "Zeinouba" brand (Chetoui variety – Tebourba).
• On the podium: * Boukhriss Company for Olive Oil Production (Chetoui variety – Sfax).
  • Hidri Fouad – "Halouma" brand (Chetoui variety – Le Kef, El Jrissa).
• Other finalists:
  • Fourth: Kamel Abdellaoui – "DADA" (Chetoui variety – Kairouan).
  • Fifth: Hicham Jammoussi – "TERROLIVA" (blend – Sfax).
  • Sixth: Rajhi Ferjani – "Carthagena Olivos" (Chemlali variety – Bouargoub).

2. Light Green Fruity (Fruité Vert Léger)

• First place: "Terra Mustis" brand (blend – Siliana).
• On the podium:
  • Jebel Chamel – "CIRTA" brand (blend – Le Kef).
  • Freiji Majdi (Chemlali variety – Sidi Bouzid).
• Other finalists:
  • Fourth: Farid Ben Yedder (Chetoui variety – Tebourba).
  • Fifth: Société de Renouveau et de Développement Agricole – "Rissala" (Chetoui variety – Mornag).
  • Sixth: Société Chemlali de Production Agricole – "Zayane" (Chemlali variety – Djerba).

3. Medium Green Fruity (Fruité Vert Moyen)

• First place: Salah Ben Ayed – "Domaine Adonis" (Sayali variety – Slouguia).
• On the podium:
  • Nazeha Rmili – "ESSARJ" brand (Jarboui variety – Siliana).
  • So.De.Pa El Fahs Company (Picholine variety – El Fahs).
• Other finalists:
  • Fourth: Béchir Jraya – "Domaine Oum El Jenna" (blend – Bizerte).
  • Fifth: Dear Goodness SARL (Chetoui variety – Sfax).
  • Sixth: Oliva Bonica – Méditerroir (Chetoui variety – Monastir).

4. Intense Green Fruity (Fruité Vert Intense)

• First place: Mahmiya Ben Ismail – "Triomphe Toukaber" (Sayali variety – Toukaber).
• On the podium:
  • Parcelle 26 (Arbequina variety – Samenja).
  • Mohamed Ali El Katti – "Olea Katti" (Chetoui variety – Kairouan).
• Other finalists:
  • Fourth: Oussama Belhadi – "OLIVNA" (Chetoui variety – Le Kef).
  • Fifth: Hatem Chaabane – "SINGARIS" (Chetoui variety – Jedeida).
  • Sixth: Société Agricole Ambar Ellil – "AZIMA" (Chetoui variety – Manouba).

II. Small Producer Category (Petit Producteur)

• First place: "A & S" (Chetoui variety – Mateur).
• On the podium:
  • Cap Harvest (Chetoui variety – Bouargoub).
  • Mondher Ben Sefta – "SWALEF" brand (blend – Siliana).
• Other finalists:
  • Fourth: Sarra Othmani (Chetoui variety – Le Kef).
  • Fifth: Naama Hidri – "BEJOLIO" (Chetoui variety – Jedeida).
  • Sixth: Fatma Slimi – Jonka Products (Chemlali variety – M'saken).

III. Packer Category (Conditionneur)

• First place: Centolia – "BULLA REGIA" (blend – Ben Arous).
• On the podium:
  • REBIAA (Chetoui variety – Jendouba).
  • Société de Conditionnement El Jazira – "El Jazira" (Chetoui variety – Mornag).
• Other finalists:
  • Fourth: Haddad Agriculture – "ZIQUA" (Chetoui variety – Zaghouan).
  • Fifth: Société Internationale des Huiles (Chemlali variety – Sfax).
  • Sixth: Domaines Ali Sfar (Chemlali variety – Zaghouan).

In closing, our editorial team extends its warmest congratulations to all the winners, along with sincere thanks and appreciation to every participant and everyone who contributed to the success of this flagship competition, which the National Oil Board holds annually to support and promote the standing of Tunisian olive oil on the world stage.