Atsas Organic Products has once again secured international prestige, receiving the Top Gold Winner 2025 title and the Gold Standard of Excellence for high‑phenolic extra‑virgin olive oil at the International Olympia Health & Nutrition Awards in Greece, organized by the World Olive Center for Health (WOCH) in cooperation with the University of Athens and under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food .
🌿 Why This Award Matters
- Exclusive Accolade: Top Gold Winner status is reserved for the oils richest in healthy, protective polyphenols, surpassing even the standards for the EU Health Claim (Regulation 432/2012) .
- Global Prestige: Among over 1,500 international entries and 84 Greek oils awarded Gold in 2025, only an elite few—Atsas included—were singled out for Top Gold honors .
- Scientific Validation: Evaluated at the University of Athens, these awards emphasize not taste alone, but measured phenolic potency—Oleocanthal, Oleacein, and other protective antioxidants proven in clinical research to support cardiovascular and neuroprotective health .
🏆 Atsas Across Years: A Consistent Winner
Atsas has a rich history of recognition at Olympia Awards:
| Year | Award | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Top Gold Winner 2023 & Gold Standard of Excellence | World‑record phenolic score |
| 2024 | Top Gold Winner 2024 & Gold Standard of Excellence | Continued phenolic excellence |
| 2025 | Top Gold Winner 2025 & Gold Standard of Excellence | Reaffirmed as one of world’s healthiest EVOOs |
✅ The Atsas Advantage
- Phenolic Powerhouse
Atsas Silver is cultivated and harvested to maximize phenolic density. Scores often exceed EU health-claim minima by several hundred percent, delivering exceptional antioxidant benefit - Health-Driven Approach
Recognized as a “bio-functional food,” the oil is evaluated not just for organoleptic qualities but for its proven protective compounds, validated through WOCH’s advanced NMR testing and university-backed standards - Sustainably Grown
Atsas utilizes early-harvest Koroneiki olives, organic regenerative agriculture, careful milling, and minimal irrigation—practices that preserve phenolic content while protecting the ecosystem.
In the Words of WOCH and Media
According to Greece‑Is and The National Herald, Atsas is consistently among the chosen few Top Gold Winners recognized for their phenolic richness and their contribution to human and planetary health. WOCH continues emphasizing the wider medical potential of high-phenolic EVOOs—including memory health, inflammation reduction, and metabolic support—making this award deeply significant beyond culinary circles
🚀 What’s Next
- Scientific Outreach: Expect more engagement in health studies, especially related to multiple sclerosis, metabolic syndrome, and neuroprotection supported by phenolic research at University of Athens and beyond .
- Expanded Recognition: As phenolic science gains momentum globally, Atsas is poised to maintain or increase its award-winning prominence in future wellness-driven competitions.
- Market Leadership: The continued string of health awards reinforces Atsas’s position as a trusted EVOO brand for health-aware consumers.
🌍 Final Thoughts
The Top Gold Winner 2025 and Gold Standard of Excellence titles at the Olympia Health & Nutrition Awards mark yet another milestone in Atsas’s commitment to scientifically significant quality. As a producer of extraordinarily high‑phenolic oil grounded in sustainable practices, Atsas remains a global benchmark for healthful, premium extra‑virgin olive oil.
