FAQ - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


WHERE AND WHEN WILL THE EVENT TAKE PLACE?

The ITALY IOOA 2023 awards ceremony will be held in Italy [ Borgo di Fossanova - Priverno (LT) ] on 17 th June 2023.

WHAT IS THE MINIMUM QUANTITY TO PARTICIPATE?

The samples of extra virgin olive oil must come from a homogeneous batch with a minimum volume of 500 kg.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

The following can participate in ITALY IOOA: Companies producing extra virgin olive oil, Companies trading extra virgin olive oil, Cooperatives producing extra virgin olive oil, bottlers of extra virgin olive oil.

WHAT IS THE COST OF PARTICIPATION?

The participation fee is 200€ for one label; 180€ each up to two labels, €160 each for up to three labels; €140 each up to 4 labels.

WHERE TO SEND THE SAMPLES?

Samples of EVO oil must be shipped to the following address:
ASSOCIAZIONE ARSOL – Via Roma, 5 - 04010 Prossedi (LT) Italy
Delivery times: Monday to Saturday, from 9.00 to 13.00 and from 14.30 to 18.30.

WHAT ARE THE DATES OF THE COMPETITION?

Registration opening and samples submission: 1 st January 2023
Deadline for application, registration and payment: 15 th May 2023
Deadline for samples shipping: 20 th May 2023 (samples will not be accepted after this date)
Announcement of the results: 10 th June 2023

WHAT ARE THE PRIZES?

The best 3 extra virgin olive oils in the competition that have obtained the highest score will be awarded with the special recognition “BEST OF WORLD” which includes, in addition to the sticker that can be affixed on the bottles and the certificate attesting the quality of the oil, the assignment of a unique artistic prize specifically created for ITALY IOOA 2023 Competition by Maestro Fausto Roma, a work of contemporary art that wants to celebrate the majestic quality of the winning oils.

Other awards:
BEST IN CLASS, GOLD MEDAL, SILVER MEDAL, BRONZE MEDAL.
BEST BIO: BEST ORGANIC OIL OF THE COMPETITION

HOW MANY BOTTLES SHOULD I SEND?

To participate please send samples in the following quantity options:
- 4 bottles of 500/750ml
- or 8 bottles of 250ml
- or other formats of bottles that have the equivalent in quantity

HOW SHOULD I PROCEED TO ENTER THE COMPETITION?

To participate download the “Registration form” from the “Rules and Registration” page: fill, sign, stamp, scan and send it to the e-mail address: info@italyiooa.com along with a copy of the payment. Important: insert the completed registration form inside the package when the samples are sent, along with a copy of the payment.The deadline to register for ITALY IOOA 2023 is 15 th May 2023.

WHAT ARE THE ITALY IOOA PAYMENT METHODS?

BANK DETAILS FOR THE PAYMENT:

Bank name: Banca di Credito Cooperativo di Roma SCRL
BIC code: ICRAITRRROM
IBAN:  IT04 U083 2774 3900 0000 0002 524
Reason: Contribution Ass. ARSOL - ITALY IOOA 2023 - Company name and number of participating labels.

CAN I ATTACH THE QUALITY STAMP ON MY BOTTLES?

The company will be able to use the sticker at will in regards to advertising and communication in general. The sticker can only be used and attached to the bottle or other container of oil that has the awarded label and not to other types of oil that have different labels.

WHEN SHOULD THE SAMPLES BE SENT?

To participate in ITALY IOOA 2023, the samples can be sent starting from 1 st January 2023. The deadline for receiving the samples is 20 th May 2023.