Aono Dia's 'Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Domestic Hand-picked Blend)' Wins Gold at Japan Olive Oil Prize

Aono Dia Co., Ltd. (part of the Setolas Foodtech Group), an olive production and sales company in Tadotsu-cho, Kagawa Prefecture, has been awarded the Gold Award for its 'Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Domestic Hand-picked Blend)' at the Japan Olive Oil Prize (JOOP) 2026, announced on April 17, 2026.

About the Japan Olive Oil Prize (JOOP): JOOP is an international competition where expert tasters evaluate extra virgin olive oil products from around the world through blind testing, concealing both brand names and origins. The award assesses quality from an objective and professional standpoint rather than purely subjective taste preferences.

About Aono Dia Co., Ltd.: Located in the warm climate and well-drained hills of Tadotsu-cho, Kagawa, facing the Seto Inland Sea, the company handles everything from the cultivation of domestic olives to the production and sale of olive oil. Each olive is carefully hand-picked, and by extracting the oil while maintaining peak freshness, they achieve a product with the fruit's natural aroma and a deep, complex flavor profile.

Their commitment to quality has been highly acclaimed globally, with a history of awards including multiple Gold Awards at the OLIVE JAPAN® International Olive Oil Contest, recognition at the Kagawa Prefecture Olive Oil Competition, and the Excellence Award at the 2018 Sorrento Golden Mermaid Awards.