Minas Gerais olive oils win CNA Brazil Artisanal Prize

Olive oils from southern Minas Gerais have secured top honors at the CNA Brazil Artisanal Prize. In the Varietal category, the Alto das Oliveiras oil from Delfim Moreira took first place. This product is produced using the Grappolo 541 cultivar, which was developed and registered by the Minas Gerais Agricultural Research Company (Epamig).

In the Blend category, the Mantikir Summit Premium oil, produced by Herbert Silva Sales at Vinícola Essenza, earned first place. The competition, organized by the Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil (CNA) in partnership with Senar and Sebrae, evaluated 85 samples through technical and popular juries using blind tastings and historical analysis of the products.