Goya's extra virgin and organic olive oils take centre stage

Long known as nature's perfect elixir and a healthy addition to any dish, olive oil is a staple of every larder. Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic owned food company in the United States, ranks as one of the world's best producers of exceptional quality olive oil and is the only commercial brand sold in the United States to feature among the leading contenders in the World's Best Olive Oils ranking.

For its superior quality and exceptional flavour, World's Best Olive Oils 2018, one of the most elite olive oil rankings in the world, recognised Unico Goya Extra Virgin Olive Oil as one of the best olive oils in the world, and Goya Organics Extra Virgin Olive Oil as one of the best organic olive oils in the world. Goya Organics Extra Virgin Olive Oil also won the 2018 Mario Solinas Quality Award, the most prestigious and selective competition run by the International Olive Council in Spain, in the medium green fruity category, ranking among the top five in the world. Goya Organics Extra Virgin Olive Oil has a harmonious green fruity aroma, with a touch of herbs and green leaves and notes of tomato, apple, green almond and artichoke, creating an elegant balance between bitterness and pepperiness.

"We are extremely honoured and proud of our line of high quality extra virgin olive oils and of the recent recognition we have received, especially at a time when competition is intense and consumers have many options to choose from," said Joe Pérez, senior vice president of Goya Foods. "It is a true testament to our mission of producing superior quality, single origin olive oils while making our products accessible to consumers around the world at an affordable price."

The national and international recognitions and awards won by Goya Extra Virgin Olive Oil also include a gold medal at the New York International Olive Oil Competition 2018, gold and bronze medals at the Los Angeles International Olive Oil Contest in 2018 and 2017 respectively, the CINVE silver medal 2018 in Spain, the BIOL Extra Gold Medal 2018 in Italy, a gold medal at the Athena International Olive Oil Competition 2018 and gold medals at Olive Japan in 2018 and 2017. Unico Goya Extra Virgin Olive Oil also won a gold medal at the NYIOOC 2018, a silver medal at the Los Angeles IOOC 2018, gold and silver medals at CINVE in 2018 and 2017 respectively in Spain, the Leone d'Oro Finalisti Gran Menzione Award in 2018 in Italy, a gold medal at the Athena International Olive Oil Competition 2018, a special mention for intense fruit olive oil at Sol d'Oro 2018 in Italy and five gold medals at Olive Japan between 2014 and 2018.

The olives are harvested in the Andalusia region of Spain and pressed just before or during the change of colour, to preserve full flavour and healthy properties. The oil is bottled at the Goya factory in Alcalá de Guadaíra, Seville, which ranks as one of the leading organic extra virgin olive oil companies in the world. The suggested retail price ranges from 5.99 to 11.99 US dollars for a 17 ounce bottle of Goya Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Goya Organics Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Unico Goya Extra Virgin Olive Oil, available in supermarkets nationwide.