Brief
Terra Creta Grand Cru, proÂduced by Melissa Kikizas SA, has been awarded a Gold at the 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition. The NYIOOC is the preÂmier event in the olive oil indusÂtry, recÂogÂnizÂing excelÂlence in extra virÂgin olive oil proÂducÂtion worldÂwide.
The brand, Terra Creta Grand Cru, is a prodÂuct of Terra Creta, a leadÂing Greek olive oil proÂducer and exporter. The comÂpany is known for its comÂmitÂment to qualÂity, transÂparency, and reliÂaÂbilÂity. Terra Creta operÂates with verÂtiÂcally inteÂgrated facilÂiÂties and mainÂtains strong ties with local farmÂers on the island of Crete.
Melissa Kikizas SA exports 97 perÂcent of its proÂducÂtion to 45 counÂtries, showÂcasÂing the global reach and demand for its prodÂucts. The comÂpaÂny’s approach comÂbines pasÂsion, knowlÂedge, innoÂvaÂtion, and strict qualÂity stanÂdards, supÂported by sciÂenÂtific experÂtise from the olive grove to the marÂket.
The Gold award at the 2025 NYIOOC highÂlights the brand’s dedÂiÂcaÂtion to proÂducÂing high-qualÂity extra virÂgin olive oil. This recogÂniÂtion furÂther cements Terra Creta’s repÂuÂtaÂtion in the interÂnaÂtional olive oil indusÂtry.