We've Won Gold! Rich Glen Recognised on the World Stage
From our family farm in Yarrawonga to the world stage, our Coratina Extra Virgin Olive Oil has been awarded GOLD at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition in New York!
It's a proud moment for our family, our team and everyone who has been part of the Rich Glen journey.
The NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition is one of the world's most prestigious olive oil competitions, recognising exceptional extra virgin olive oils from producers across the globe. To see our Yarrawonga-grown Coratina recognised among the world's best is something truly special.
A Little Gold for Our Liquid Gold
Our award-winning Coratina Extra Virgin Olive Oil is made exclusively from Coratina olives, grown right here on our family farm along the Murray River.
Known for its beautiful herbaceous character and medium intensity, our Coratina was recognised for its fresh, grassy aromas and distinctive flavour profile.
Tasting notes include:
- Green pepper
- Chicory
- Bitter almond
- Fresh grass
A beautifully balanced olive oil with a clean, lingering finish and that signature peppery character we love.
From Our Family Farm to the World Stage
Our story began in 1982, when Franc and Marija Vodusek purchased their first property in Yarrawonga. In 1997, Franc and his son Daimien planted 36,000 olive trees, beginning what would become Rich Glen Olive Estate.
What started as a family dream has grown into a thriving farm, producing award-winning extra virgin olive oil and a range of food, skincare and wellness products.
One thing that hasn't changed is our commitment to quality.
Our olives are grown, harvested and cold-pressed right here on the farm, within hours of picking, to capture their beautiful freshness, flavour and natural goodness.
It's this care, from the grove to the bottle, that makes our olive oil so special.
Among the World's Best
This Gold Award is another exciting milestone in our olive oil journey.
Rich Glen has also been recognised in the Olive Oil Times World Ranking, placing:
- #11 in Australia
- #45 in the Southern Hemisphere
- #129 Worldwide
To think that olive oil grown and produced in our little corner of Yarrawonga is being celebrated alongside some of the finest producers in the world is incredibly rewarding.
A Thank You From Our Family
Behind every bottle of Rich Glen olive oil is a team of passionate people who care deeply about what they do.
From tending our olive groves and carefully harvesting the fruit to pressing, bottling and sharing our oils with customers across Australia, every step is a team effort.
A special congratulations to Daimien, Michael and our incredible farm and production teams for their dedication to producing beautiful Australian extra virgin olive oil.
And to our wonderful customers, thank you for supporting our family farm and choosing Australian-grown olive oil.
From our family to yours, thank you for being part of our story. Here's to many more harvests, beautiful olive oil and moments worth celebrating!
With love,
Ros and the Rich Glen Family
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Read the original award announcement on Olive Oil Times.
