Our awards at the AVPA - Oil of the World International Competition
La Tourangelle oils have been awarded medals during several editions of the International Competition of World Oils organised by the AVPA (Association for the Valorisation of Agricultural Products). We are proud of these distinctions which reward the work of our teams, the quality of our oils and honour our know-how and our innovations. Discover our prize list since our first participation in 2017.
"Oils of the World" International Competition
The AVPA competition is aimed at vegetable oil producers and has been held for 20 years. Each year, some 20 countries participate and present a total of more than 400 oils.
The « Oils of the World » International Competition in which La Tourangelle oils are participating is organised in two distinct parts:
- Olive oils, with a rich classification allowing the expression of all traditional tastes
- Seeds and nuts oils This section includes all edible vegetable oils. In this section, flavoured sunflower, grape seed, olive and other oils are also judged.
Since 2003 the jury has been chaired by Christian Pinatel of the Centre Technique de l'Olivier.
2022 - 20th Oil of the World International Competition
For the 20th anniversary of the competition, we have presented a selection of our medal-winning oils. The competition awards will take place on 10 and 11 May 2022, live on Youtube.
Monovarietal oils category:
Gourmet Gold : Virgin Sesame oil
Gourmet Product Diploma : Avocado oil ; Walnut oil
Flavoured oils category:
Gourmet Gold : Natural White Truffle aroma oil
Gourmet Silver : Garlic infused oil
Gourmet Bronze : Basil infused oil ; Rosemary & Thyme infused oil
2021 - 19th Oil of the World International Competition
In the 2021 competition, 3 of our oils are presented and awarded medals among seed and nut oils, blended oils and flavoured oils.
Monovarietal oils category:
Gourmet Gold : Walnut oil
Gourmet Silver : Organic Virgin Coconut oil
Flavoured oils category:
Gourmet Silver : La Quotidienne Olive taste oil
2020 - 18th Oil of the World International Competition
9 of our oils were awarded medals in 2020 among seed and nut oils, blended and flavoured oils.
Monovarietal oils category:
Gourmet Silver : Walnut oil ; Organic Virgin Coconut oil
Gourmet Bronze : Hazelnut oil ; Avocado oil ; Virgin Sesame oil
Flavoured oils category:
Gourmet Gold : Garlic infused oil ; Basil infused oil
Gourmet Silver : Natural White Truffle aroma oil
Gourmet Product Diploma : Organic Avocado & Coco oil
2019 - 17th Oil of the World International Competition
In the 2019 competition, 10 of our oils are medallists among seed and nut oils, blended or flavoured.
Monovarietal oils category:
Gourmet Silver : Walnut oil
Gourmet Bronze : Hazelnut oil
Diplôme Produit Gourmet : Virgin Hemp oil
Flavoured oils category
Gourmet Gold: My Organic Oil, Rapeseed and Coconut Oil
Gourmet Silver : Basil infused oil ; My Organic Oil, Rapeseed and Walnut Oil ; My Organic Oil, Rapeseed and Sesame Oil
Gourmet Bronze : Garlic infused oil
Gourmet Product Diploma : Organic Avocado & Coco oil ; Rosemary & Thyme infused oil
2018 - 16th Oil of the World International Competition
Among the natural and flavoured vegetable oils presented, 8 of our oils have been awarded medals in 2018.
Monovarietal oils category:
Gourmet Gold : Virgin Corn oil
Gourmet Silver : Hazelnut oil
Gourmet Bronze : Organic Virgin Coconut oil
Gourmet Product Diploma : Virgin Hemp oil
Flavoured oils category:
Gourmet Gold : Garlic infused oil
Gourmet Bronze : Basil infused oil ; Rosemary & Thyme infused oil
Gourmet Product Diploma : Organic Avocado & Coco oil
2017 - 15th Oil of the World International Competition
3 of our oils were awarded medals in 2017 among seed and nut oils, blends and flavoured oils.
Monovarietal oils category:
Gourmet Gold : Organic Virgin Coconut oil
Gourmet Product Diploma : Hazelnut oil
Flavoured oils category:
Gourmet Silver : Rosemary & Thyme infused oil
