
WHAT IS JOOP?
Japan Olive Oil Prize is an international contest based in Tokyo, Japan that aims at promoting quality extra-virgin olive oils of all origins.
Since its establishment in 2013, JOOP has been strongly committed to helping producers of high-quality EVOO get exposed to potential commercial partners in Japan, while at the same time educating Japanese consumers on how to choose a product of quality versus a commercial product. We are proud that JOOP has grown to be recognized as the most professional EVOO competition in Japan, which is the leading country in Asia for the consumption of EVOO.
JOOP is the best tool to promote your EVOO and brand in the Japanese market.

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OUR VALUES
QUALITY
When it comes to olive oil, we do not compromise and only aim for the best. Our board of jurors comprises some of the most qualified experts in the world, and our educational and promotional activities involve top-notch guests, influencers, and the most prestigious media in the field. We constantly make sure that JOOP is synonymous with excellence and reliability.
FAIRNESS
Our board of jurors from seven different countries guarantees a fair and unbiased evaluation of the participating EVOOs. The oils are selected based on blind tasting procedures in full accordance with EU regulations.
INNOVATION
At JOOP we always strive for new ideas. The Japanese consumer is known to be extremely sophisticated and demanding when it comes to details and the aesthetics of the product. That inspired us to launch in 2020 the JOOP Design Award: an exclusive contest where the design, from the logo to the packaging of the bottles, is the protagonist.

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to make sure that the efforts of genuinely passionate and proudly committed producers of high-quality EVOO are rewarded by being correctly introduced in the Japanese market, both at import and distribution levels. At the same time, we are fully committed to educating the Japanese consumer through masterclasses, seminars, and promotional events all year round.
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Participating Countries
Articles
promotional activities planned
5 REASONS TO PARTICIPATE IN JOOP
WHAT JOOP WINNERS GET
DIGITAL STICKER
CERTIFICATE (BEST IN CLASS, GOLD, SILVER)
PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES
TRADE SHOWS AND FAIRS
INTRODUCTION TO IMPORTERS
JOOP 2024 JURORS
OUR TOP-NOTCH PROFESSIONALS FROM 7 COUNTRIES

ANTONIO G. LAURO
JOOP 2024 PANEL LEADER – ITALY
Olive oil consultant, Journalist, International panel leader (NYIOOC)

FERNANDO MARTINEZ ROMAN
JOOP 2024 PANEL LEADER – SPAIN
Juror in numerous oil-tasting competitions:
(Portugal), (USA), (New Zealand), (Italy), (Israel), (Argentina)

MICIYO YAMADA
JOOP 2024 PANEL LEADER – JAPAN
Panel Member, Journalist, MIPAAF Official Olive Oil Taster, JOOP Juror

ALEXIS KERNER
JUROR – USA
Expert Olive Oil Taster and founder of the The Olive Oil Workshop

M. ANGELES CALVO FANDOS
JUROR – SPAIN
Panel Member, Olive Oil Taster at Mario Solinas, Terra Olivo, EVO-IOOC, JOOP

BIRSEN CAN
JUROR – TURKEY
Certified olive oil taster and international judge, MSc in olive oil chemistry and technology

MARCELO SCOFANO
JUROR – BRAZIL
Olive oil virtuoso and sensorial maestro from Brazil.
From Andalusia’s groves to international competition juries: Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Chile, Argentina, Greece, Tunisia, Peru, Brasil and Israel.

NA XIE
JUROR – CHINA
International EVOO Competitions Jury, Olive Oil Consultant

HIROMI NAKAMURA
JUROR – JAPAN
Olive Oil planner, International EVOO Competition Panel Member

MARIKO SHIMADA
JUROR – JAPAN
EVOO Sommelier (AISO certification)

STAMOULA (TAMMY) KARAMBELAS
JUROR – GREECE
Greek-Australian accredited EVOO taster, with a vast experience as consultant as Oleologist, Blending Master and Product Specialist

HIDEAKI SHIBATA
JUROR – JAPAN
Chief Researcher, Kagawa Agricultural Experiment Station, Azuki Olive Research Institute