The heart of international gastronomy once again beat vibrantly in London during the prestigious Great Taste Awards. This event is a hallmark for gourmet foods and has been aptly dubbed the «Oscars of Taste.» The awards are internationally recognized for their objectivity, as the evaluation process relies solely on blind tasting, with no consideration given to packaging or branding.
Over a span of 120 days, from March to late June, more than 500 specialized tasters sampled an impressive 15,038 products from 90 countries. Among the participants, the Sakellaropoulos organic olive groves made their mark once again with their organic table olives, earning two distinguished awards, bringing their total to an impressive 45 Great Taste Awards.
The award-winning Sakellaropoulos table olives for 2026 include:
Unbrined Kalamata Olives – 2 Gold Stars
These unique Greek olives were the only ones in their category to receive 2 Gold Stars for 2026.
Excerpt from the final review:
«The judges showed great interest in tasting these unusual olives. They were truly juicy and easily separated from the pit. The blend of herbs was exceptionally chosen, complementing their delicate flavor. It is an absolute delight to savor these Kalamata olives, which have been crafted with exceptional care. The olive oil is evidently of the highest quality, and the combination with the brine would make a wonderful dressing for salads. We simply could not overlook them.»Perfect Gourmet Olives – 1 Gold Star
The gourmet «Perfect» olives received the significant distinction of 1 Gold Star, garnering excellent reviews in the United Kingdom.
Excerpt from the final review:
«These fleshy olives have a delightful texture – soft yet with a subtle crunch. We noted the brine and olive oil with hints of wild herbs, creating an addictive tasting experience overall. They have a strong flavor, with abundant, deep, and delicious umami notes that never veer into excessive bitterness. Their marinade with vinegar and quality olive oil is perfectly balanced.»
The announcement of these results validates the ongoing efforts of the Sakellaropoulos organic olive groves in creating unique flavor combinations. The two new distinctions add to the impressive tally of 1,442 international awards for the company, solidifying a unique world record for an olive producer and confirming its place among the global elite of gourmet foods.
