Algerian agricultural products continue to score international points. A brand of Algerian olive oil, produced in Djelfa, recently distinguished abroad.
The brand of extra Ardhi virgin olive oil (Ma Terre) produced in the delegated wilaya of Aïn Oussera, north of Djelfa, won two gold medals during an international competition organized in Geneva, Switzerland.
The Ardhi brand has been crowned in two categories, quality and health
In a press release in our editorial staff, the producer of this olive oil specifies that this new international distinction has been obtained “ During the prestigious European International Olive Oil Competition (EIOOC), which was held in Geneva from April 22 to 25, 2025 ».
The Ardhi brand has been crowned in two categories:
– Category ” Quality (quality) », For its exceptional organoleptic qualities.
– Category ” Healthy (health) »: For its recognized health benefits and its exceptional sensory characteristics.
Extra Ardhi virgin olive oil achieved a rare performance during this competition. “” She obtained the exceptional note of 99 out of 100. It was considered one of the best of all the participants “Said the producer.
This Algerian product is part of a very small group of 3 or 4 olive oils which have reached this level in this year’s edition of the prestigious Eiooc competition. “” This exceptional score exceeds the usual gold criteria, qualifying Ardhi as a real best of the best ».
Where can we buy extra Ardhi virgin olive oil?
Cited by APS, the agricultural investor and promoter of the Ardhi brand, Adel Ben Addouda, said that the evaluation of olive oils in this competition was made according to strict criteria on sensory quality, purity and nutritional value.
The evaluation was ensured by a jury made up of 12 international experts from countries renowned for their tradition of olive oil production, such as Spain, Italy, Greece, Argentina, Turkey, Tunisia and Algeria.
Produced in an eco-responsible farm, located in the Aïn Oussera region, Ardhi olive oil is extracted from olives from the Chemlal variety, from the cold pressure without water, within less than 24 hours after the olives harvest, in order to preserve the flavor and the nutritional value of the product.
The producer stresses that extra Ardhi virgin olive oil is available for direct sale every Friday at the Zéralda educational farm in Algiers. It is also marketed in fine grocery stores in Algiers and Oran, and will soon be accessible in the country’s other wilayas.
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