TerraOlivo 2011” was held in Jerusalem

Israel hosted the second annual Terra Olivo Mediterranean International Olive Oil Competition, “TerraOlivo 2011” where the best olive oils of the region are rated
 
Jerusalem played last month host to the second annual Terra Olivo Mediterranean International Olive Oil Competition, “TerraOlivo 2011” where the best olive oils of the region are rated. This contest is the second to be held in the oldest area of origin, olive oil.
 
The overall winner of the competition was Oleostepa Hojiblanca from Spain.27 Israeli companies won "Prestige Gold Medals" in the Extra Virgin Olive Oil category.
 
Israel is home to a significant number of large and boutique olive oil producers.
 
More  than 300 extra virgin olive oils (EVOO) from 20 countries, such as Algeria, Argentina, Chile, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia and the US, were evaluated by distinguished international food experts.