Chania, Crete, Greece
General Information
Competition – May 7-9, 2026
Announcement of Results – May 25, 2026
The Athena International Olive Oil Competition (AΤΗENA IOOC) is an international olive oil competition held annually in Greece. The competition is international in terms of both judges and participations.
The majority of judges are non-Greek nationals, while samples from abroad must account for at least 40% of the total. The competition’s name comes from the ancient Greek goddess Athena who bestowed the olive tree on the city οf Athens which was then named after her.
Entry Fees
Early Bird (Submitted by February 2, 2026)
1 Sample: €200,00 – €250,00
2 Samples: €180,00 – €225,00 (10% Discount)
3 Samples: €170,00 – €212,50 (15% Discount)
4 Samples: €160,00 – €200,00 (20% Discount)
5 Samples: No Charge
VINETUM Ltd.
41 Kareas Ave
162 33 Vyronas, Athens, Greece
EL099109670
Telephone: (+30) 210 766 0560
Depending on the bottle size, the required number of samples per entry is as follows:
A) for 500ml, 750ml or 1 liter bottles: 3 samples
B) for 350ml bottles: 4 samples
C) for 250ml or smaller bottles: 5 samples
Olive oil entries are assessed using a scoring system with a maximum score of 100. Awards are based on the following table:
65,0/100 to 74,9/100: Bronze medal
75,0/100 to 84,9/100: Silver medal
85,0/100 to 94,9/100: Gold medal
95,0/100 to 100/100: Double Gold or Grand Gold medal
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