At a time when the global market is seeking authenticity and absolute quality, a Greek family business from the foothills of Taygetos and Parnonas is achieving the impossible: to emerge as the best of the best.

By:Christina Papas

Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms were recently awarded the "World's Best of the Best" distinction at the international PRO PR GLOBE Achievement Awards 2025, sending a resounding message to the entire planet that Greek olive oil is, and remains, the undisputed king of global gastronomy.

The story of Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms did not begin with the goal of awards, but with the goal of truth. George Sakellaropoulos, the man behind this miracle, started decades ago with a simple yet profound belief: that the Greek land can offer products that are not just food, but “medicine” for the soul and body.

Their headquarters in Laconia, a region with a long tradition in olive growing, became the laboratory of a new approach. Where others saw quantity, Sakellaropoulos saw quality. Where others saw a simple cultivation, he saw an organic ritual. The "World's Best of the Best" distinction at the PRO PR GLOBE Awards 2025 is the natural conclusion of this journey, recognizing not only the quality of the product, but also the strategic ability of the company to communicate Greek superiority to every corner of the earth.

The Sakellaropoulos family did not rest on tradition. On the contrary, they used science to take it to the next level. Through continuous analysis and collaborations with university institutions, they managed to produce olive oils with an extremely high concentration of polyphenols. These are the substances that protect the heart and strengthen the immune system. Thus, Sakellaropoulos olive oil ceased to be just an accompaniment to the table and became a “functional food”, gaining the trust of the most demanding consumers internationally.

This approach is what brought international recognition to the PRO PR GLOBE awards. The jury recognized the ability of the Organic Farms to build a global reputation based on honesty, innovation and unsurpassed quality.
In an era when international markets are extremely competitive, Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms are the best ambassador of our country. This award acts as a powerful “passport” for all Greek products, as it opens doors and creates a climate of trust for the Greek seal of quality.

It is an example to follow for new producers, showing that success does not come in a day, but is built with effort, consistency and dedication to the goal.

Beyond the numbers, the awards and the exports, the story of Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms is a deeply human story. It is the story of a family that respects the environment, that protects the biodiversity of Laconia and that treats each olive tree as a member of its family.

It is this “personal” relationship with production that is transferred to the final product. The consumer in New York, London or Tokyo, when tasting a Sakellaropoulos olive oil, does not simply taste an oil; he tastes the sun of Greece, the breeze of Taygetos and the passion of a producer who refused to make discounts on quality for the sake of easy profit.

The “World’s Best of the Best” distinction for 2025 is a milestone, not the end of the journey. Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms continue to experiment, evolve and reach new heights. For the Greek economy, such businesses are the beacons that show the way to sustainable and successful development based on our national strengths.

Congratulations to the Sakellaropoulos family who once again made all Greeks proud. Greece’s “liquid gold” is in good hands and the world community is now recognizing it in the most formal way.

Source: hellenicdailynewsny.com (translated)

For the first time, the rare " World's Best of the Best" award in the agricultural sector has gone to a Greek producer.

The PRO PR GLOBE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS were presented at a ceremony in Rome on January 28, 2026. The award recognizes the company's achievements in sustainable development and innovation. It was presented by the organization Apriori World with the support of the World Innovation and Change Management Institute, based in Geneva, Switzerland. The award ceremony took place during the "ROMAN FORUM" conference on green sustainability and public relations in the event hall of the Hotel Quirinale in Rome.

Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms are located near Sparta in Laconia, one of the most important olive-growing regions of Greece, where the olive tree is considered sacred. The region is known for its ideal climate and exceptional natural environment and holds a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI).

What is particularly innovative is that each nomination is based on suggestions from previous award winners as well as from members and leaders of the five global communications associations. These include the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA), the International Public Relations Association (IPRA), the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), the International Communications Consultancy Organization (ICCO) and the World Communication Forum Association (WCFA), who participate in the nomination process.

The PRO PR GLOBE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS were launched in 2012 with the aim of recognizing companies, organizations, and individual initiatives worldwide that set a positive example in their respective fields. These unique awards acknowledge innovation, excellence, contributions to the global and local community, commitment to sustainability, education and information, and the worldwide impact of the winning initiatives, encouraging others to follow this positive example.

Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms were nominated by previous award winners and, following a thorough evaluation by the jury, were honored with the rare "World's Best of the Best" distinction in the Agriculture category at the PRO PR GLOBE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS.

This significant international award recognizes Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms achievements and success in the agricultural sector throughout their 35-year history. With innovative strategies and impactful campaigns, they promote agricultural communication, shape new perceptions, and drive positive change.

It is particularly noteworthy that this is the first time a Greek producer – regardless of their specific sector – has been honored at the global PRO PR Globe Achievement Awards.

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Source: graktuell.gr (translated)

For the first time, a Greek is declared World’s Best of the Best and is honored with the rare award of “Best of the Best in the World”, in any field

On January 28, 2026, at a special event in the city of Rome, Italy, the PRO PR GLOBE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS, entitled “World’s Best of the Best”, were awarded for achievements in sustainable development and innovation, by the Apriori World organization, with the support of the World Innovation and Change Management Institute based in Geneva, Switzerland. The award ceremony took place as part of the green sustainability and communication PR ROMAN FORUM, in the event hall of the Quirinale Hotel, in Rome.

A great innovation is the fact that each nomination is based on proposals from previous winners, as well as the members and leaders of the five global communication associations: the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA), the International Public Relations Association (IPRA), the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), the International Communications Consultancy Organization (ICCO) and the World Communication Forum Association (WCFA), who participate in the nomination process.

The global PRO PR GLOBE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS began in 2012, with the decision and goal that these awards have a global reach and recognize companies, organizations and initiatives of people, who set a positive example in their field.

These unique awards recognize and reward innovation, excellence, contribution to the global and local community, advocacy for sustainability, education and awareness, as well as the global impact they have, empowering others to follow the same positive example.

An important element in this year’s ceremony were the awards which were given to the British museum of London, the Belgrade’s Philharmonic Orchestra, the new Great Museum of Egypt, the Slovenia ‘s Alma Mater Europea University, the National Art Museum of Del Prado, Spain, etc.

Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms were nominated by previous winners and, after evaluation by the judges, were honored at the PRO PR GLOBE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS in the Agriculture category, with the rare “World’s Best of the Best” award.

This is a significant global recognition that honors the efforts and achievements of Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms in their 35-year long path, in the field of agriculture, with innovative strategies and effective campaigns that promote agricultural communication, shape new perceptions, while strengthening and promoting positive change.

It is a unique award, which is given in recognition of the overall contribution and responsible approach of Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms in the promotion of green, sustainable development and the creation of new horizons in olive growing and agriculture in general.

A noteworthy element is the fact that this is the first time that a Greek from any field has been awarded at the global PRO PR Globe Achievement Awards.

George Sakellaropoulos, during the award ceremony that took place at the Quirinale Hotel in Rome, stated: “Today, the efforts of Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms over the past 35 years are rewarded with this rare award. This is certainly a major and special moment in our path, a lifetime award, for which I express my deepest gratitude.

It all started with our vision to create and promote exclusively renewable, sustainable and green practices, with certified organic cultivation that results in natural olive products with a health-protective aspect, scientifically proven through clinical studies and research at prestigious institutions and universities around the world.

Today, with this unique and honorary award, you are rewarding my country, Greece, as well as my homeland, the historic city Sparta, but also the entire Greek olive and agricultural sector.”

The organizing committee utilizes its networks around the world to create the largest, most experienced and diverse group of judges ever assembled globally. This means that the “World’s Best of the Best” awards are a strong affirmation of achievements in any field or profession, whether it concerns science, universities, cultural heritage, museums, music, health, green industry, agriculture, winemaking, etc.

The PRO PR GLOBE AWARDS are an innovative, global awards program in which 76 judges thoroughly analyze initiatives from organizations, companies, teams and individuals, closely monitoring their work and actions, in order to award and propose the best in the world, with the title: World’s Best of the Best. The evaluation and winner selection process lasts 90 days.

The judges come from all continents, forming a very large and diverse group of experts in many different fields of communication with extensive experience, who, with the help of specialized teams, judged the candidates for 2025. The countries from which the judges come are: The United Kingdom, the United States of America, Germany, Italy, Singapore, Austria, Sweden, Denmark, Croatia, Morocco, Turkey, Argentina, Iran, India, Zambia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kenya, Romania, Japan, Australia, South Korea, Latvia, Peru, Serbia, Slovenia, South Africa and the Netherlands.

The aim of all judges and their specialized teams, who assist in the evaluation process, is to determine whether each candidate creates works and actions that send sustainable messages, have a positive impact on society, raise public awareness of contemporary issues of sustainability, environment, innovation and science, as well as to what extent modern changes in the world are influenced by these works and actions. The winners were ceremonially awarded, among other things, unique handmade creations that accompanied the award, crafted by students of the Academy of Applied Arts of the National University of Rijeka, Croatia, within the framework of the “Business & Art” program, which allows students of the Academy of Fine Arts to present and showcase their inspiration and creations in this practical way.

Source: protothema.gr

On January 28, 2026, at a special event in the city of Rome, Italy, the PRO PR GLOBE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS, entitled “World’s Best of the Best”, were awarded for achievements in sustainable development and innovation, by the Apriori World organization, with the support of the World Innovation and Change Management Institute based in Geneva, Switzerland. The award ceremony took place as part of the green sustainability and communication PR ROMAN FORUM, in the event hall of the Quirinale Hotel, in Rome.

A great innovation is the fact that each nomination is based on proposals from previous winners, as well as the members and leaders of the five global communication associations: the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA), the International Public Relations Association (IPRA), the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), the International Communications Consultancy Organization (ICCO) and the World Communication Forum Association (WCFA), who participate in the nomination process.

The global PRO PR GLOBE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS began in 2012, with the decision and goal that these awards have a global reach and recognize companies, organizations and initiatives of people, who set a positive example in their field.

These unique awards recognize and reward innovation, excellence, contribution to the global and local community, advocacy for sustainability, education and awareness, as well as the global impact they have, empowering others to follow the same positive example.

An important element in this year's ceremony were the awards which were given to the British museum of London, the Belgrade's Philharmonic Orchestra, the new Great Museum of Egypt, the Slovenia 's Alma Mater Europea University, the National Art Museum of Del Prado, Spain, etc.

Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms were nominated by previous winners and, after evaluation by the judges, were honored at the PRO PR GLOBE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS in the Agriculture category, with the rare “World’s Best of the Best” award.

This is a significant global recognition that honors the efforts and achievements of Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms in their 35-year long path, in the field of agriculture, with innovative strategies and effective campaigns that promote agricultural communication, shape new perceptions, while strengthening and promoting positive change.

It is a unique award, which is given in recognition of the overall contribution and responsible approach of Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms in the promotion of green, sustainable development and the creation of new horizons in olive growing and agriculture in general.

A noteworthy element is the fact that this is the first time that a Greek from any field has been awarded at the global PRO PR Globe Achievement Awards.

George Sakellaropoulos, during the award ceremony that took place at the Quirinale Hotel in Rome, stated: “Today, the efforts of Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms over the past 35 years are rewarded with this rare award. This is certainly a major and special moment in our path, a lifetime award, for which I express my deepest gratitude.

It all started with our vision to create and promote exclusively renewable, sustainable and green practices, with certified organic cultivation that results in natural olive products with a health-protective aspect, scientifically proven through clinical studies and research at prestigious institutions and universities around the world.

Today, with this unique and honorary award, you are rewarding my country, Greece, as well as my homeland, the historic city Sparta, but also the entire Greek olive and agricultural sector.”

The organizing committee utilizes its networks around the world to create the largest, most experienced and diverse group of judges ever assembled globally. This means that the “World’s Best of the Best” awards are a strong affirmation of achievements in any field or profession, whether it concerns science, universities, cultural heritage, museums, music, health, green industry, agriculture, winemaking, etc.

The PRO PR GLOBE AWARDS are an innovative, global awards program in which 76 judges thoroughly analyze initiatives from organizations, companies, teams and individuals, closely monitoring their work and actions, in order to award and propose the best in the world, with the title: World’s Best of the Best. The evaluation and winner selection process lasts 90 days.

The judges come from all continents, forming a very large and diverse group of experts in many different fields of communication with extensive experience, who, with the help of specialized teams, judged the candidates for 2025. The countries from which the judges come are: The United Kingdom, the United States of America, Germany, Italy, Singapore, Austria, Sweden, Denmark, Croatia, Morocco, Turkey, Argentina, Iran, India, Zambia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kenya, Romania, Japan, Australia, South Korea, Latvia, Peru, Serbia, Slovenia, South Africa and the Netherlands.

The aim of all judges and their specialized teams, who assist in the evaluation process, is to determine whether each candidate creates works and actions that send sustainable messages, have a positive impact on society, raise public awareness of contemporary issues of sustainability, environment, innovation and science, as well as to what extent modern changes in the world are influenced by these works and actions.

The winners were ceremonially awarded, among other things, unique handmade creations that accompanied the award, crafted by students of the Academy of Applied Arts of the National University of Rijeka, Croatia, within the framework of the “Business & Art” program, which allows students of the Academy of Fine Arts to present and showcase their inspiration and creations in this practical way.

Source: amna.gr

On January 28, 2026, at a special event in the city of Rome, Italy, the PRO PR GLOBE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS, entitled “World’s Best of the Best”, were awarded for achievements in sustainable development and innovation, by the Apriori World organization, with the support of the World Innovation and Change Management Institute based in Geneva, Switzerland. The award ceremony took place as part of the green sustainability and communication PR ROMAN FORUM, in the event hall of the Quirinale Hotel, in Rome.

A great innovation is the fact that each nomination is based on proposals from previous winners, as well as the members and leaders of the five global communication associations: the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA), the International Public Relations Association (IPRA), the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), the International Communications Consultancy Organization (ICCO) and the World Communication Forum Association (WCFA), who participate in the nomination process.

The global PRO PR GLOBE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS began in 2012, with the decision and goal that these awards have a global reach and recognize companies, organizations and initiatives of people, who set a positive example in their field.

These unique awards recognize and reward innovation, excellence, contribution to the global and local community, advocacy for sustainability, education and awareness, as well as the global impact they have, empowering others to follow the same positive example.

An important element in this year's ceremony were the awards which were given to the British museum of London, the Belgrade's Philharmonic Orchestra, the new Great Museum of Egypt, the Slovenia 's Alma Mater Europea University, the National Art Museum of Del Prado, Spain, etc.

Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms were nominated by previous winners and, after evaluation by the judges, were honored at the PRO PR GLOBE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS in the Agriculture category, with the rare “World’s Best of the Best” award.

This is a significant global recognition that honors the efforts and achievements of Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms in their 35-year long path, in the field of agriculture, with innovative strategies and effective campaigns that promote agricultural communication, shape new perceptions, while strengthening and promoting positive change.

It is a unique award, which is given in recognition of the overall contribution and responsible approach of Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms in the promotion of green, sustainable development and the creation of new horizons in olive growing and agriculture in general.

A noteworthy element is the fact that this is the first time that a Greek from any field has been awarded at the global PRO PR Globe Achievement Awards.

George Sakellaropoulos, during the award ceremony that took place at the Quirinale Hotel in Rome, stated: “Today, the efforts of Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms over the past 35 years are rewarded with this rare award. This is certainly a major and special moment in our path, a lifetime award, for which I express my deepest gratitude.

It all started with our vision to create and promote exclusively renewable, sustainable and green practices, with certified organic cultivation that results in natural olive products with a health-protective aspect, scientifically proven through clinical studies and research at prestigious institutions and universities around the world.

Today, with this unique and honorary award, you are rewarding my country, Greece, as well as my homeland, the historic city Sparta, but also the entire Greek olive and agricultural sector.”

The organizing committee utilizes its networks around the world to create the largest, most experienced and diverse group of judges ever assembled globally. This means that the “World’s Best of the Best” awards are a strong affirmation of achievements in any field or profession, whether it concerns science, universities, cultural heritage, museums, music, health, green industry, agriculture, winemaking, etc.

The PRO PR GLOBE AWARDS are an innovative, global awards program in which 76 judges thoroughly analyze initiatives from organizations, companies, teams and individuals, closely monitoring their work and actions, in order to award and propose the best in the world, with the title: World’s Best of the Best. The evaluation and winner selection process lasts 90 days.

The judges come from all continents, forming a very large and diverse group of experts in many different fields of communication with extensive experience, who, with the help of specialized teams, judged the candidates for 2025. The countries from which the judges come are: The United Kingdom, the United States of America, Germany, Italy, Singapore, Austria, Sweden, Denmark, Croatia, Morocco, Turkey, Argentina, Iran, India, Zambia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kenya, Romania, Japan, Australia, South Korea, Latvia, Peru, Serbia, Slovenia, South Africa and the Netherlands.

The aim of all judges and their specialized teams, who assist in the evaluation process, is to determine whether each candidate creates works and actions that send sustainable messages, have a positive impact on society, raise public awareness of contemporary issues of sustainability, environment, innovation and science, as well as to what extent modern changes in the world are influenced by these works and actions.

The winners were ceremonially awarded, among other things, unique handmade creations that accompanied the award, crafted by students of the Academy of Applied Arts of the National University of Rijeka, Croatia, within the framework of the “Business & Art” program, which allows students of the Academy of Fine Arts to present and showcase their inspiration and creations in this practical way.

Among 23.758 awarded olive oils, from 38 countries and 1.722 companies and olive oil producers, in 47 international competitions that were considered
by the global ranking EVOOWR 2025

Are declared:

• No. 1 producer of gourmet olive oils worldwide
• 1st place as a Greek company – producer of gourmet olive oils
• With 10 gourmet olive oils at the EVOO’S OF THE YEAR flavored 2025
• With 5 extra virgin olive oils at the EVOO’S OF THE YEAR 2025 and at the TOP 20 EVOO’S SOCIETIES OF THE WORLD 2025
• Create a new world record of 1.232 international awards

At the end of each olive harvest year, the World Association of Journalists and Writers of Wines, Liquors and others (WAWWJ) collects and ranks all the olive oils that have been distinguished in renowned international competitions throughout the world for their taste and quality, with the method of blind tasting based on the rules of the International Olive Council. This global olive oil ranking, called EVOO World Ranking (EVOOWR), is part of the WAWWJ world ranking, created in 1997.

In early December 2025, the final results of the EVOOWR 2025 global olive oil ranking were announced for this year.

For 2025, 23.758 olive oil samples from 38 olive-producing countries and from 1.722 companies - producers were examined, which had already been distinguished in 47 international competitions of high prestige and international scope.

A remarkable note on the 2025 world ranking of olive oils is the emergence of Greece as the winner and No.1 country - producer of gourmet olive oils at a global level, gathering 11.797 points, in the World Ranking of Countries of Flavored Oils 2025 category.

Furthermore, Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms emerged as winners and No. 1 producer of gourmet olive oils worldwide with 3.541 points, contributing to Greece 30% of its total points as a percentage, emerging in the 1st place in the world for 2025, while being ranked as the top Greek producer - company of gourmet olive oils for 2025.

At the same time, in the category of extra virgin olive oils, they managed to have all five (5) olive oils with which they participated in 2025 in the TOP EVOO’S OF THE YEAR 2025, based on the global ranking.

It is worth noting that they emerged, as an extra virgin olive oil producing company, in the TOP 20 SOCIETIES OF THE WORLD 2025, among 1,722 companies and olive oil producers around the world.

Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms, for the taste and quality of their olive oils, were honored with very high distinctions for 2025, at a global level. Specifically:

• Based on the EVOOWR 2025 global ranking, they emerge as the No. 1 producer of gourmet olive oils worldwide (TOP Society Flavored Oil of the World 2025), as well as the No. 1 company - producer of gourmet olive oils in Greece (TOP Society Flavored Oil of Greece 2025)

• All ten (10) of their gourmet olive oils ranked at the Flavored Oils of the Year 2025 worldwide, which are:

Treasure Blend Evoo

Syllektikon Gourmet Evoo

Flavored Gourmet Enigma

Oleoastron Gourmet Evoo

Masterpiece Blend Evoo

Gemstone Blend Evoo

Majestic Blend Evoo

Enstagma Gourmet Flavored with Saffron

Enstagma Gourmet Flavored with Saffron and Sage

Enstagma Gourmet Flavored with Saffron and Rosemary

At the same time, in the EVOOWR 2025 global olive oil ranking, Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms were honored with very high and honorable positions for their extra virgin olive oils. In detail:

• As an extra virgin olive oil producer, they were included in the TOP 20 EVOO SOCIETIES OF THE WORLD 2025, among 1,722 companies and producers worldwide. This is a rare distinction, as only 1% of the companies and producers from all over the world reach the TOP 20 EVOO SOCIETIES OF THE WORLD.

• Five (5) extra virgin olive oils by Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms are distinguished with the honorable title of “Extra Virgin Olive Oil of the Year 2025”, among 23.758 olive oils, from 38 countries, which participated and were ranked in 47 international competitions. It is worth noting that the title of EVOO of the YEAR 2025 was given to less than 2% of all the extra virgin olive oils.

These olive oils by Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms are:

Fyllikon - First Harvest Organic

Agourelaio - Early Harvest Organic

Armonia - Monovarietal Organic

Plus Health Multivarietal Green Evoo

Plus Health Multivarietal Blue Evoo

• The organic Fyllikon First Harvest and Agourelaio Early Harvest ranked at the TOP 10, while Armonia Monovarietal ranked at the TOP 15 best extra virgin olive oils of Koroneiki variety worldwide (RANKING OF THE BEST Koroneiki EVOOS 2025).

• The specialized multivarietal olive oils "Plus Health Multivarietal Green Evoo" and "Plus Health Multivarietal Blue Evoo" are included at the TOP 100 best Multivarietal (blend) extra virgin olive oils in the world for 2025, among 1.027 olive oils of the same category that were distinguished in the 47 international competitions of 2025, worldwide.

All these distinctions in the top positions of the EVOOWR 2025 global ranking of olive oils, constitute a major honor for a Greek olive producer, especially of organic olive oils, but mainly for Greece that is highlighted in the global olive growing map.

With these top distinctions on an international level, among 23.758 olive oils from 38 countries that were evaluated and ranked by the EVOOWR 2025, Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms have completed the unique number of 1.232 international awards at prestigious and renowned competitions worldwide, which is an evolving global record of distinctions for a Greek olive producer (Single Estate & Terroir organic producer).

Source: thenationalherald.com