Libyan olive oils win awards in Athens

Three Libyan olive oil companies received awards at the 2025 Athens International Olive Oil Competition, the Libyan Export Promotion Centre (LEPC) announced on Sunday.
According to the Centre, the awards reflect Libya’s continued presence among global producers recognised for quality in the olive oil industry.
Gold medals were awarded to Mishkah and Celine companies, while the Mountain Olive Company received a bronze medal in the excellent olive oil category. Mishkah also earned an additional award for the best Shamlali variety.
The competition, now in its tenth edition, featured 630 entries from various countries, making it one of the larger events of its kind in the sector.
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