The Queen Creek Olive Mill, Arizona’s only producers of extra virgin olive oil, proudly announced its prestigious win at the 2024 New York International Olive Oil Competition (NYIOOC). The local olive oil producer has showcased its commitment to excellence by securing a Silver Award for its esteemed Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
The NYIOOC, regarded as the most prestigious olive oil competition in the world, attracts entries from top producers worldwide. For the Queen Creek Olive Mill, this marks the third time the world competition has recognized its premium extra virgin olive oil. The agritourism destination previously won the Gold Award in 2017 and the Silver Award in 2019 for its Balanced Extra Virgin Olive Oil, solidifying its reputation as a leading player in the olive oil industry.
“We are so incredibly proud to have produced one of the world's best olive oils recognized in the New York International Olive Oil Competition,” said John Rea, president of the Queen Creek Olive Mill. “Our Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil is made solely from our olives grown on our farm in Queen Creek and this year we had a wonderful harvest. We are looking forward to another great harvest and milling season to come this year.”
The award-winning Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil is composed of a selection of Arbosana and Koroneiki olives harvested at the Queen Creek Olive Mill during the optimal period of the 2023 season. The local olive farm produced on average three tons per acre for a total of 2,547 liters of the olive oil. The Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil, which is in its second year of production, was crafted to have a well-balanced flavor, revealing notes of tomato leaf and green almond with a subtle undertone of fresh cut grass, followed by a light, peppery finish.
In addition to being produced and sold at the Queen Creek Olive Mill in Queen Creek, products are also available for purchase at the Marketplace at Kierland Commons in Scottsdale, online and across the Valley at grocers AJ’s Fine Foods and Sprouts Famers Market, among many others.
For more information on the Queen Creek Olive Mill’s award-winning olive oil, visit queencreekolivemill.com.
