Olive d'Or 2008 - Second edition - The winners of the Olive Oil's International Contest

    MONTREAL, April 24 /CNW Telbec/ - Yesterday evening was announced the
Nine winners of the Olive d'Or 2008 contest during the Canadian Gala hosted by
Agri-Food Export Group Quebec-Canada. 105 olive oils from 18 country
participated to this second edition organized by SIAL Montréal.
    Olive d'Or is an international extra virgin olive oil contest, respecting
the norms of the "International Olive Oil Council" and also a prestigious
showcase and tasting area at the SIAL Montréal show. The olive oils are
divided into three categories: light fruity, fruity medium and strong fruity.
The winners of each category are rewarded with the following prizes: "Goutte
d'Or", "Goutte d'Argent" and "Goutte de Bronze".
    The Jury chaired by Mrs. Christine Cheylan took place on the 21sr and
22nd of April, 2008. Mrs. Cheylan is an expert in the field of olive
cultivation; she has chaired many national and international competitions.
Involved in the world Olive formed professional tasting, she is a producer,
manager of an oil mill, and a consultant in olive growing and judge in Olive
Oil contests.

    The winners of each category are:-------------------------------------------------------------------------
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                          Light Fruit        Medium Fruit   Strong Fruit
                            flavour            flavour        flavour
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    "Goutte d'Or"         Hacienda Iber      Fuente         Portico
                          "Arbequina"        la Madera      de la Villa
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    "Goutte d'Argent"     El Empiedro        Vanja Dujc     Extra Virgin Oil
                                                            DOP: Planeta
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    "Goutte de Bronze"    Santiago           Fabrini        Rincon de
                          Premium Extra                     la Subbetica
                          Virgen Olive Oil
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For further information: Tamar Kantarjian, Communications Manager, SIAL
Montréal, [phone], ext. 2239, Fax: [phone],
[e-mail]